HMAS Otway Submarine

The towering, 90metre long, HMAS Otway submarine at Holbrook is a most unusual sight to see as you are driving along the highway between Sydney and Melbourne, at least 400km from the nearest seaport. The story behind the submarine is linked to the change in name of the town. During WW1, the town name of Germanton was considered inappropriate, so was changed to Holbrook, after Lt. Norman Holbrook. Holbrook was the first naval Victoria Cross winner of WW1 as well as the first submariner to get the medal. He received the medal for his daring underwater raid through the Dardanells, sinking a Turkish battleship with a torpedo from the submarine he commanded.

The Visitor Information Centre and Submarine Museum is located nearby, with memorabilia of Lt Holbrook along with a replica submarine control room.

Price: free