Puckapunyal

Puckapunyal is a military training base covering a large area of bushland and former grazing land with specialized facilities for army training and operations. The site is located near Seymour in Victoria and houses dedicated training schools for various military specializations.

The base was established in 1939 to house troops of an Australian infantry brigade on grazing land in the region. Over the decades, it evolved into a major training center for the Australian military services.

The name Puckapunyal comes from Aboriginal language, with meanings that have been interpreted as both 'death to the eagle' and 'valley of the winds' over time. This naming reflects the region's connection to its original inhabitants and the local landscape.

The site is not freely accessible to the public as it remains an active military facility with restricted access for security reasons. Visitors interested in learning about the base should inquire about organized tours or formal visiting arrangements.

The land hosts one of Victoria's largest populations of a rare bird species that survives in this environment despite military activities. This ecological importance of a military facility often goes unnoticed by the wider public.

Location: Victoria

Location: Shire of Mitchell

Inception: 1939

Shares border with: Heathcote, Costerfield, Graytown, Mitchellstown, Moormbool West, Glenaroua, Hilldene, Tooborac, Northwood

GPS coordinates: -37.00000,145.03300

Latest update: December 22, 2025 13:28