High Country Hall Of Fame

High Country Hall Of Fame The High Country HALL OF FAME in Merrijig will be the only cattlemen heritage facility in Victoria.

A passion project of Charlie lovick, 5th generation cattleman, it will bring you the truths of the bush.

18/06/2026

Just a quick reminder that we are having a working bee this weekend.

We will be focusing on timber preparation for the museum. No specific skills required.

And, the work area is undercover, so we are not weather dependent. Rain or shine, the the work is on!

📅 When: This weekend (Fri - Sun)

⏰ Time: Let us know when you can make it

📍 Where: The Hall of Fame property, 20 Powers Road Merrijig

What to bring: Just sturdy boots and a good pair of gloves if you have them.

Please message Charlie 0429 775 510 so we can track numbers and when everyone is arriving. See you soon!

🔗 Can't make it but want to support the museum build? Head to: highcountryhalloffame.com.au

16/06/2026

Wild dingoes & fair dinkum country. 🐕🏔️

In the final chapter of Charlie’s first muster, the raw reality of the bush sets right in. The dingoes were stalking them, tracking the trail of the milk-drinking calves. The cattle dogs would go after them, but they’d turn back pretty quick, it was no place to get reckless.

As Charlie says, you simply don’t ever forget experiences like that. That’s fair dinkum country for you.

Thanks for riding along with us for this mini-series!

Hit that FOLLOW button so you don't miss our upcoming stories, and head to our website to see how we're preserving this history and how you can help.

🔗 highcountryhalloffame.com.au

14/06/2026

Work has officially kicked off on the footings for the Island Bridge here in Merrijig. We’re getting a few things sorted now so everything is ready to roll for our working bee in a couple of weeks.

If you want to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us and put a hand to this project, hit FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming workbee details!

🔗 Support the build: highcountryhalloffame.com.au

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Michael Daly, Sam Henderson, Bernie-Marg Hall, Colleen Col...
14/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Michael Daly, Sam Henderson, Bernie-Marg Hall, Colleen Coll, Debbie Rankin, Gina Byard, Patrick Murphy, Rowan White, Annmarie Brown, Paul Johnston, Irene Hill, Dianne Carter, Tommy William Harrold, Samantha Leenen, Janis Elliott, Sharon Main, Danny Malone, Tom Foots, Jeanette Catley, Scott Oliver, Moira Cummins, Lisa Worden, Enid K Thomas, Allan Robert, Annette Betts, Steven Dalitz, Daryl Olney, Sue Stephens, David Hammond, Steve Harris, Did Russell, Sue Denison, Colin Chapman, Sue Neven, Bev Brown, Kelly Davey, Peter Ingram, Barbara Banks, Steve Skopilianos, Michelle Wareham, Wayne Poholke, Barry Moore, Peter Parry-Fielder, Annie Sparrow, Maureen O'Brien, Vincent Comer, Geoff Sinclair, Ian Tytler, Jane Beattie, Wendy Joy

13/06/2026

"You’re nothing without your horse." 🐴🌾

On his first muster at 12 years old, Charlie’s old man handed down the ultimate golden rule of the mountains: look after your horse first, because you're absolutely nothing without it.

Hear a piece of timeless high country wisdom straight from the saddle.

Hit FOLLOW right now so you don't miss Part 3!

12/06/2026

Bloody oath. Welcome to the team. 🪵🔥

Charlie here. I’ve just been looking at the page and I am completely staggered by the response to my video on the brumbies. To see over 2,000 new people join our page overnight is something special. It shows me that the old Australian spirit is still alive and well.

If you’ve just joined us, thank you. You are joining us at a critical time.

We are working hard on the property in Merrijig to build the High Country Hall of Fame. We’re doing this for the old-timers, for the horses, and for the next generation of riders who need to know where they came from.

We are building this place with our own two hands, but timber, concrete, and hardware don't buy themselves. If you reckon what we’re doing is vital for the country, I'm asking you to jump onto our website and back us. Whether it’s signing up as a volunteer, showing interest in becoming a founding member or chipping in a donation to help us hit our next building milestone, every single dollar goes directly into the soil here.

Let’s get this done together. Head to the link below and check out what we're building.

Good on ya,
Charlie Lovick

🔗 highcountryhalloffame.com.au

11/06/2026

THEY BELONG OUT THERE. 🏔️🐴

Many of you have been asking how Charlie feels about the ongoing shooting of our High Country Brumbies. To him, and generations of cattlemen before him, these wild horses are an inseparable part of the rugged mountain landscape.

The Australian mountain brumby was bred for the cause. They belong in this country, and they don't do the harm some claim.

For over a century, mountain cattlemen lived side-by-side with the brumbies. They didn't need brutal culls; the cattlemen managed them naturally, respected them, and kept the balance out in the bush.

The High Country Hall of Fame isn't just about preserving timber huts and old saddles, it’s about standing up for the entire heritage of the mountains, including the iconic wild horses that have earned their right to run free on the ridges.

Drop your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

👉 Hit FOLLOW to stand with us in protecting High Country history.

🔗 highcountryhalloffame.com.au

09/06/2026

Charlie’s very first cattle muster wasn't a pony ride, the mountains didn't care how young he was, snowing all day, blizzard blowing, frostbite... Hear his story of how he managed his first trip into the high country ridges.

Make sure you’re FOLLOWING our page so you don't miss the next snippet of this story!

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!SueBelle Say's, Joe McCormick, Milena Minchio, Jorg Rast, ...
07/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

SueBelle Say's, Joe McCormick, Milena Minchio, Jorg Rast, Dale Archer, Colin Braybrook, Janice Winterboer Judd, Jack Outback, Kim Warne, Bronwen Rees, Jennifer Gough, Mick Fearnley, Emma Nankervis, Sally Corbett, Jenny King Sims Wilson, Julie Souter, Deborah Bridgman, Elaine McGeoch, Julie Stephens, George Forster, Diane Curtis, Lorraine M Currie, Trudy Stuart, Denise Goldie, Lynette Rachmaniw, Liz Ellerton, Kye Tyron Willis, Luke Getson, Fiona Van Rysbergen, Geoff Coller, Carol FentonWieler, Geoff Haley, Jodi Lukschanderl, Grant Armstrong, Jack Male, Di Nelson, Bill Brown, Kerrie Paull, Loretta Myers, Terry Anderson, Ron Parlevliet, Rosemary Bailey, Terry Evans, Helen Harrap, Anne Potter, Garth Hammerstein, Nancy Kelson, Lyn Schubert, Brett Cullen, Denise Fennell

06/06/2026

A lot of miles in the saddle. 🪵🔥

Our family has been running cattle, building mountain huts, and riding these ridges since 1860. It’s a rugged history, and it's one we are incredibly proud of.

This short timeline shows the steps that brought us to where we are today, and the big vision we’re actively working toward for our inaugural event in 2027. We are building a forever home for these stories so they aren't lost to the scrub.

Take a quick look at the journey so far. If you reckon this history is worth saving, jump on board and give our page a follow.

Good on ya,
Charlie Lovick

🔗 highcountryhalloffame.com.au

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20 Powers Road
Merrijig, VIC
3723

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