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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Beulah Memorial Hall was built in 1921 following the original hall being destroyed by fire in 1920. The hall murals were painted by artists JAW and Kitt Bennett in 2020. After meeting with the local community, JAW and Kitt created a composition of elements that depict the small town.
Beulah VIC
0.4 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Beulah Business and Information Centre is the hub of the town. Staffed by knowledgeable locals who can provide maps, brochures, travel tips and personalised guidance to the surrounding Silo Art Trail. Available is free internet, local crafts and second-hand books. This is also where you can book a cabin or a site for the local caravan park. You will also find the Beulah Convenience Store here, which has all of your basic needs.
Beulah VIC
0.6 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Flutterbuys Op Shop is situated in the former Westpac Bank building in Phillips Street. Run by a friendly band of volunteers it provides an array of items from clothing, various kitchen ware, linen, toys, bric-a-brac and books. All proceeds from this shop are donated back into the community to help with a variety of projects. Call in and check it out while visiting the 'horse mural' across the way.
Beulah VIC
0.6 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Before working in Rosebery, Melbourne artist Kaff-eine spent time in the Mallee helping fellow artist Rone on his Lascelles silo project. During this time, she visited nearby towns, exploring the natural environment and connecting with locals to develop a concept for the 1939 GrainCorp silos. Completed in late 2017, Kaff-eine’s artwork reflects the region’s past, present, and future. The left silo represents the strength and resilience of young female farmers facing drought, fires, and hardships. Depicted in a work shirt, jeans, and turned-down cowboy boots, the female sheep farmer symbolises the future of the Mallee. The right silo captures a quiet moment between friends, featuring a contemporary horseman in an Akubra hat, Bogs boots, and an oilskin vest. Both man and horse appear relaxed and connected, symbolising trust and mutual respect. Kaff-eine's street art career began later in life. Formerly a lawyer and public servant, she switched to full-time street art in 2012, selling her house and leaving her government career behind. Now internationally renowned, her work blends creativity with social consciousness, often engaging with social and political issues. Her art, ranging from photorealistic to darkly sensual stylised characters, is "loaded with symbolism and narrative."
Rosebery VIC
12 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Guido van Helten’s iconic Brim mural was the first silo artwork to appear in Victoria, and infused the community with newfound energy and optimism. After gaining widespread local and international attention, Brim’s silo art success shone a spotlight on the Wimmera Mallee region and inspired the establishment of the Silo Art Trail. Completed in early 2016, with limited financial resources, van Helten’s mural depicts an anonymous, multi-generational quartet of female and male farmers. Rendered across these four 1939-built GrainCorp silos, van Helten’s subjects bear expressions that exemplify the strength and resilience of the local farming community. The work explores shifting notions of community identity when rural populations face immense economic pressure and tangible consequences of climate change. Using the documentary style of humanist street photography as studies, the translucent aerosol technique conjures a sense of ghostliness. The resulting characters are profoundly connected to their chosen place, infusing the landscape with a comforting, familiar presence. Van Helten was born in Canberra and grew up in Melbourne. Celebrating everyday characters, his monochromatic, photorealistic style offers a glimpse into the lives of others. His murals tell stories of culture, history and identity in an effort to capture the soul of people and place.
Brim VIC
15 km away
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Natural Attractions
Lake Lascelles is a mecca for walkers, swimmers, boating enthusiasts and fishermen. Campers can take advantage of the free camping with scenic and peaceful views rare to find only 500 metres from town. The powered camping sites are located next to the award-winning Lake Lascelles Cabins and Camping. Guaranteed water makes for a popular water skiing location in the warmer months served by an easy access boat ramp. Fishermen will enjoy the many varieties of fish plucked from Lake Lascelles or Willow Lake–a dedicated fishing lake next door. The safe swimming areas also make for a complete family experience. Barbeque areas, maintained grassed areas and artwork created by local artists and school children are situated in four areas around the lake. The locals can give you all the tips you need for an adventure. So relax with them and find out about their favourite hidden little treasures that make Hopetoun so special. Several trails around Lake Corrong nearby will keep those on foot, horse, bike or motorbike entertained. The walks are a great way to take in the scenery and wildlife that Hopetoun offers, including a birdhide. All tracks are dry weather roads only and are accessible for walking, bikes, horses, motorbikes, 2WD and 4WD vehicles.
Hopetoun VIC
25 km away
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Shopping and Markets
On the hunt for secondhand gems? Wheatlands Warehouse is a great place to explore. Whether you’re looking for secondhand furniture, quirky kitchenware, vintage accessories or just enjoy having a good old rummage ‘The Warehouse’ is perfect for finding those unique items, treasures you have always been wanting and surprising gifts. All items are sold on consignment.
Warracknabeal VIC
34 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Warracknabeal Historical Centre is located in the old State Savings Bank building in the centre of Warracknabeal. Built in 1907, the State Bank operated out of this building for approximately 70 years. After this time the building passed into the ownership of the local Shire who made it available to the Warracknabeal and District Historical Society to be used as a venue for displaying items of significant interest and as a centre for recording, compiling and storing the history of the local district. The former state savings bank has retained its original character and each of the rooms within is filled with extensive displays that express life experienced in years gone by. A visit to the Warracknabeal Historical Centre is a journey into the past of this unique region. Visitors can also take advantage of the extensive research facilities and leave with increased knowledge of the way of living for their forbears.
Warracknabeal VIC
34 km away
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The Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum offers a unique, historical perspective on the agricultural industry, housing the largest collection of historical machinery in Australia. Since 1973, the Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum has been collecting historical pieces – from old tractors and hay bailers to harvesting and cultivating equipment – the Museum has something for every farming and historical enthusiast. At the centre of a vast wheat and grain growing area, the theme for the museum is grain production. From hand implements including hoes, scythes and flails, it traces the invention and modification of machinery to the present day. Horse, steam and tractor power are all represented and hundreds of machines are on display inside and outside the museum, which occupies a 40-acre site. In the grounds adjacent to the museum building is a replica of the Log 'Smithy' hut in which Hugh McKay produced the world's first Sunshine Stripper-Harvester in 1884. The original is located at the ScienceWorks Museum in Melbourne. The Don Wurfel Grain Collection contains more than 1,000 samples of grain from 40 countries and is on permanent display. The Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum offers a unique, historical perspective of our agricultural industry and is a fascinating must see on your visit to the Wimmera.
Warracknabeal VIC
35 km away
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Natural Attractions
Small water reserve offering free camping and toilet facilities, fishing, walking tracks, iron artwork display and general recreation. You may even find some Mini Silo art around the tanks. Built to hold water for trains, Cronomby Tanks has been revitalised for locals and visitors to enjoy. Perfect location to stop off, stretch legs, have lunch or even stay the night.
Woomelang VIC
36 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
A historical attraction in Woomelang, seen from the southern approach to town. Built during the war, the shed was lined with pressed egg tins due to metal shortages. Once a functioning shearing shed, the iconic structure has been gifted to the community to preserve and share its history. Enjoy a walk through.
Woomelang VIC
36 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Woomelang Op Shop - When Opportunity Knocks. The store is full of one-of-a-kind second-hand garments and accessories, recycled fashions, jewellery and handcrafts. The team hope you enjoy their shop as much as they do. The shop is completely run by volunteers, and any money made covers the costs of the local historical society. Check out their Facebook to stay up to date with what's happening.
Woomelang VIC
36 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Woomelang's Mini Silo Art Trail puts a spin on the iconic Big Silo Art Trail found across western Victoria. Within Woomelang you'll find eight Mini Silos (Field Bins) scattered around town creating a miniature trail for you to explore. Celebrating Endangered Species of the Mallee. Visit town and find all the Silos and learn about the incredible wildlife you may encouter during your time in the Mallee.
Woomelang VIC
37 km away
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Natural Attractions
Man-made recreational lake two kilometres south of Rainbow. This beautiful small lake is ideal for swimming, relaxing and cooling down from the summer heat. Opened in 2022 the lake offers the first permanent recreational water source near the Mallee township of Rainbow in Victoria's north-west. Easily accessed via Rainbow-Dimboola Road, the area surrounding the lake offers plenty of parking and non-powered camping areas.
Rainbow VIC
38 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Turbo Gallery is a contemporary space which showcases the work of local and visiting artists. The Gallery is located at the heart of the small, rural community of Rainbow, situated at the edge of the Mallee. The Gallery prides itself for providing a unique and memorable experience for its customers and clients; and creating opportunities for local and emerging artists. With a professional lighting and hanging system, this gallery is not what you’d expect to see in a small town. With monthly exhibition changes, there is also something new to experience when visiting. Turbo Gallery proudly sells the work of contemporary artist Belinda Eckermann. It also offers workshops, school holiday activities and sells art supplies, giftware, merchandise and offers framing services. Enjoy a coffee and lunch from the famous bakery next door and sit out the front of the gallery to enjoy the intricate metal sculpture. Then take your time perusing the gallery.
Rainbow VIC
38 km away
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A visit to Rainbow, perhaps whilst travelling along the Silo Art Trail, is not complete without a wonder around town appreciating the Rainbow Murals. The life and history of the early pioneers, the town and region have been captured in these spectacular brightly coloured rainbow murals, which are well renowned and worthy of a visit at the various locations around town. Whilst the majority of the murals are in and around Federal Street, Rainbow's main street, be sure to take the time to visit the latest mural installed at the rear of Yurunga Homestead.
Rainbow VIC
38 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Yurunga Homestead in Rainbow is a heritage-listed home built by Mr A.G. Cust in 1909. This huge Edwardian style home offers a glimpse into Mallee life during the early pioneering days of the region. The homestead has a unique underground living room to ease living in the summer heat. The passionate and knowledgeable tour guides will enhance your appreciation of the homestead's history and the integral part it played in the Rainbow community. Yurunga holds an impressive collection of local heritage. Visitors will leave with a great appreciation and understanding of Rainbow and the greater Mallee region. A 'must-see' stop when exploring the Wimmera Mallee. Open on Sundays and by appointment. Don't miss the fantastic mural at Yurunga painted by local artist Belinda Eckermann which depicts the history of the homestead through building and subsequent owners.
Rainbow VIC
39 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Taking the Silo Art Trail to the next level (28 metres to be exact), the Rainbow Silo incorporates a lookout tower and internal artwork within the silo which is accessible via an elevator and/or staircase. View the fantastic external artwork by Geoffrey Carran from various heights as you make your way up the tower inspired by a Euphorbia Trigona cactus from neighbouring Llew Schilling's garden and a Mallee Emu Wren endemic to the local region. The mesmerising internal silo art by Collide Public Art (lead artist James Voller) incorporates lighting and imagery inspired by the flowers in Llew's garden hanging in the immense silo space. This can be viewed from two viewpoints. The lower walking platform at eight metres gives access to the artwork before continuing on to the second silo bin giving a unique view of the inside of a grain silo unimpacted by artwork installation. At the 28 metre level the stair and elevator exit to a large viewing platform giving expansive views across Rainbow and the southern Wimmera Mallee before leading into a top viewing point of the internal silo art. The artwork and lookout views will leave you breathless.
Rainbow VIC
39 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
To capture the true essence of Lascelles, Melbourne-based artist, Rone knew that he had to learn about those who were deeply connected to it. Here, he depicts local farming couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman, part of a family that has lived and farmed in the area for four generations. Rone says that he wanted the mural to portray his subjects as wise and knowing, nurturing the town’s future with their vast farming experience and longstanding connection to the area. In mid 2017 Rone worked for two weeks to transform the two 1939-built GrainCorp silos. He went to great lengths to paint in the silo’s existing raw concrete tones to produce a work that would integrate sensitively into its environment. Utilising this muted monochrome palette, he added water to his paint as a blending tool to produce a ghostly, transparent effect – a signature of his distinctive painting style. The Artist: Born in Geelong, Victoria, Rone studied graphic art in Melbourne but fell deeply in love with the art that he saw on the streets. While his early work involved small stencils and posters, he later graduated to freehand painting and large-scale mural work. A seminal figure in Australia’s early street art scene, Rone is perhaps best known for his large-scale "Jane Doe” portraits, which feature beautiful young women painted onto old, decaying backgrounds.
Lascelles VIC
40 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
2021 addition to the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art Trail, Albacutya Silo is nine kilometres north of Rainbow in North West Victoria. Melbourne artist Kitt Bennett was inspired to create an artwork that tells the story of growing up in the country as a youth. Kitt has fond memories of exploring the bush and looking for yabbies under rocks in creeks with their parents. Reflecting on this weird and wonderful time as an adult is something that brings a lot of happiness.' Kitt wanted to keep the artwork somewhat surreal and distorted from reality. Much like the nature of stories from the past. They often become exaggerated. Wanting to make this painting very bright and full of colour in an attempt to reflect the rainbow theme and to separate it from its environment. The Silo itself is old but the artwork aims to breathe a new life into the landscape.
Rainbow VIC
41 km away
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Natural Attractions
Lake Albacutya is 12 kilometres north of Rainbow in Victoria's Mallee Region. Identified as a Ramsar listed wetland of international importance, has been dry for many years. Lake Albacutya is the next lake after Lake Hindmarsh along the Wimmera River system. After significant and sequential rain events Lake Hindmarsh becomes the largest fresh water lake in Victoria, and overflows along Outlet Creek to begin filling Lake Albacutya. The last time water flowed into the lake was in the mid-1990's and it hasn't been completely filled since the early 1970's. Although dry, Lake Albacutya is a great place to camp, explore in your four wheel drive, walk and take in the natural world. It is a very popular area for birdwatching, wildflowers and motorbike riding. It's incredibly dark night time skies make it a perfect destination for star gazing.
Rainbow VIC
44 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Come and discover one of Australia's largest collections of pioneering history at the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum. Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Wimmera River in Jeparit, the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum is home to a huge range of Historical Collections including Agricultural Machinery, Horse Drawn Vehicles, Original Pioneer Homesteads, Church, Hall, Blacksmith Shop, Chemist, State School, Gaols. Come, discover, explore the early days of Australian agriculture. Experience life in the Wimmera Mallee as it was in the early 1900s.
Jeparit VIC
44 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Take this self guided town walk to explore the history of Jeparit. Jeparit was surveyed in 1883 and gazetted on the 13th of July, 1903. The post office opened on 31 August, 1889, and the town was known as Lake Hindmarsh until December of that year. Two earlier post offices called Lake Hindmarsh had existed in the area at various times since 1861 to serve a smaller population of graziers. The area around Jeparit had been home to the Gromiluk Aborigines prior to European settlement. The name Jeparit is believed to be derived from a Gromiluk word meaning home of small birds. European settlement began in the 1880s when German Lutheran immigrants began to settle and grow wheat. The town is the birthplace of Australia's legendary Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. He was Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister, 1939-1941 and 1949-1966, keeping the top job for over 18 years. In honour of Sir Robert Menzies, his achievements and political success, Jeparit has erected a spire, a town square, and a plaque. Information about the sites can be found on plaques along the walk, with further information found via the Visit Hindmarsh website.
Jeparit VIC
45 km away
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Jeparit is the birth place of Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. A visit to Jeparit will not be complete without spending some time at Menzies Square. This attractive park in the centre of town celebrates the life of Sir Robert and tells the story of how a shop owner’s son from a small rural community went on to shape Australian politics into the modern era. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy a barbeque while the kids enjoy some time in the play space.
Jeparit VIC
45 km away
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