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Celebrating the building's 110th anniversary in November 2019

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Dimboola Imaginarium

The Dimboola Imaginarium is a whimsical gift shop and accommodation housed in the former National Bank of Australasia Limited building. Constructed 1909 in Renaissance-style architecture, the redbrick building has a bank manager’s residence and a garden with stables. The building has retained most of its original character and was an emblem of the Wimmera’s agricultural prosperity. The Oriental Bank originally occupied the site of the current premises in 1883 when it built new weatherboard premises. At the time, the Dimboola Oriental Bank was the only bank between Horsham and the South Australian border. In August 1884, the National Bank of Australasia purchased the premises from the failed Oriental Bank for the sum of £1,600. This present two-storeyed structure of some 40 squares cost £3,570 to build in nine months. The bank closed its doors on 9 August 2002. The building is currently used as a private residence, but the cavernous bank chamber is a combined living room and a shop filled with quirky and unique gifts worldwide. Since November 2019, the Dimboola Imaginarium has used the building's impressive architectural elements to create a delightful stage for experiencing wonder in shopping and travelling. You never know what you will find in Dimboola.

Dimboola VIC

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That Little Vintage Shop — Image credit: Visit Grampians

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That Little Vintage Shop

That Little Vintage Shop in Dimboola is a treasure trove for lovers of nostalgia, offering a delightful mix of vintage, retro and rustic pieces that celebrate charm and character from bygone eras. Located in the heart of town, the store is brimming with carefully curated homewares, collectables, furniture, clothing, and one-of-a-kind finds that evoke memories of simpler times. Every corner of the shop tells a story, with shelves and displays thoughtfully styled to inspire creativity and evoke a sense of discovery. Visitors can browse an ever-changing collection of items sourced from across the region, from antique crockery and retro kitchenware to mid-century furnishings and quirky décor pieces. Beyond its beautifully arranged displays, That Little Vintage Shop captures the friendly and welcoming spirit of Dimboola. It's the kind of place where time slows down and visitors can enjoy the pleasure of exploring, reminiscing, and finding that perfect piece to take home. Whether hunting for a statement item, adding character to a home, or simply enjoying a wander through a world of timeless treasures, That Little Vintage Shop offers a memorable experience that reflects the creativity and warmth of country Victoria. A must-visit destination for collectors, decorators, and anyone who loves the charm of the past.

Dimboola VIC

0.1 km away

Owner and instructor George Khut leading a pottery wheel class at Dimboola Pottery — Image credit: Dimboola Pottery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Dimboola Pottery Experience

Explore your crafty and creative side, and discover the magic of clay and ceramics. Dimboola Pottery offers two different classes with local artist George Khut, where you can explore working on the potters wheel, or making a hand-decorated plate or bowl from a slan of clay. If you'd like to keep some of the pots you made, George can glaze and fire the work for you, and mail it back to you after the workshop - a great souvenir of your experience or gift for someone special. Dimboola Pottery also have a great range of hand made tableware and decorative ceramics available to view and purchase from the workshop gallery.

Dimboola VIC

0.1 km away

Detail of Smug's Dimboola mural — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Dimboola Murals

Explore the beautiful colours and artsy side of the Dimboola murals as you discover them during your visit to the town. The Travis Price Mural was created by street artist Travis Price who grew up in Dimboola. He returned to create a fantastic mural near the town library reflecting the the history of the township and local area. Travis draws inspiration for the artwork from the Wimmera River, which was an epicentre for activity and adventure when he was growing up. From swimming and fishing through to skiing and rowing, the river has always been a huge advantage over other towns within the region. The mural aims to convey the sense of freedom felt by the artist around the river as a teenager, with the focal point of the mural depicting a young woman submerged under the rivers surface guided by its current, flowing into a wreath of wheat and wattle. The design uses heritage style signage as reference to the heritage overlay of its location and acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Wotjobaluk people along with references to the towns previous and original names. The Smug Mural was created by internationally renowned street artist Smug while staying in Dimboola painting the nearby Arkona Silo. The mural is found along the lane linking Lochiel Street to the rear of the Dimboola library.

Dimboola VIC

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Dimboola Trail Head — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Wimmera River Discovery Trail

A journey along the Wimmera River Discovery Trail is more than just a hike or bike ride. It is an immersion into a timeless landscape where you will experience the beautiful, peaceful nature of the Wimmera River environment and appreciate the importance of the river to the Traditional Owners. The river provides an oasis as it weaves itself through the often harsh, hot countryside. The trail connects Dimboola to Jeparit. Its total distance of fifty-six kilometres is suitable for walking or cycling (mountain bikes recommended). There are numerous road access points along the way so it can be enjoyed in sections. Even a short walk or ride from a road crossing will give you a good taste of what the trail has to offer.

Dimboola VIC

0.1 km away

Grandmother's House — Image credit: Shane Harman

Shopping and Markets

The Forbidden Forest

The Forbidden Forest has all the treats you mustn't eat, and all the treasures you shouldn't have. Step into the wonderful world of Fairy Tales, where your favourite childhood stories come alive. Watch out for The Big Bad Wolf, visit Hansel and Gretel's Candy Haus, the Three Bears Cottage, Alice's Tick Tock Wonderland, The Witches Lair, Santa's Workshop, Geppetto's Toyland, The Great Aussie Fairytale and more. A diverse gift wonderland, where you can find something for everyone. A true experience of magic and wonder.

Dimboola VIC

0.1 km away

Little Desert National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Little Desert National Park

The range of soil types in Little Desert National Park causes marked differences in vegetation. Many species of plants and animals have succeeded, on poor soils with little water, in creating a kind of arid landscape where survival depends on maintaining a delicate balance of natural forces. The best time to visit the park is between late winter and early summer when the temperatures are comfortable and the park is full of blossoms and wildflowers. Camp beside the Wimmera River, and enjoy bushwalks, birdwatching or four-wheel driving. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Dimboola VIC

2.1 km away

Pomponderoo Hill 1 — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Natural Attractions

Pomponderoo Hill Lookout

A fantastic short nature walk close to Dimboola gives a great introduction to the Little Desert. The Pomponderoo Hill Road is a well maintained gravel road heading west of Horseshoe Bend Road. A short walk along a sandhill leads to a raised viewing platform giving extensive views across the Little Desert National Park.

Dimboola VIC

5.5 km away

Pink Lake walk — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Natural Attractions

Pink Lake Dimboola

Situated six kilometres north-west of Dimboola along the Western Highway, the Pink Lake gets its vibrant colour from a salt tolerant alga living in the salt crust. The lake's colour varies throughout the seasons and is generally most striking after rain events. In the heat of summer during extended dry spells it can fade completely to white, but burst back into colour following the next rain. Take the time to pull into the parking area and make the short walk down to the lake’s edge.

Dimboola VIC

8.3 km away

Arkona Silo Art — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Arkona Silo Art

Ten kilometres north of Dimboola on the Dimboola-Rainbow Road lies the stunning silo art featuring Arkona local, Roley Klinge. It also highlights the importance of country tennis to these small communities, a major social event through the summer months. World renowned mural artist Smug faced the challenge of painting a silo sized photorealistic mural without being able to meet and photograph the subject. Unfortunately Roley had passed in 1991. To overcome this, Smug came up with an ingenious and original concept, not painting the body at all. Not physically painting the body makes this a unique mural that can appeal to all walks of life to interact with the playful tone of the artwork. This approach also puts the focus back onto country tennis, as important as football and other sports to regional communities. Although he did manage to sneak in a small portrait, plus cleverly incorporating "Roley" into a gold watch, something as iconic as Roley's terry-towelling hat and glasses.

Dimboola VIC

10 km away

Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park

National Parks and Reserves

Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park

Mount Arapiles is a spectacular feature, rising sharply from the Wimmera plains to form part of the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Mount Arapiles, widely regarded as the top rock climbing area in Australia, is of world renown. More than 2000 routes have been developed on the many cliffs, crags and pinnacles, presenting variety and challenge to climbers of all levels of experience. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Natimuk VIC

34 km away

Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum entrance — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum

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

34 km away

Jeparit riverfront precinct — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Natural Attractions

Jeparit Wimmera River Waterfront Precinct

Enjoy the serenity and stunning scenery of the Wimmera River as it winds its way through Jeparit before terminating at Lake Hindmarsh. Midway along the Edward Eyre Heritage River Walk, and alongside the Jeparit Riverview Holiday Park, lies the Jeparit Waterfront Precinct. A free barbeque picnic area surrounded by lawns leading to a viewing deck offers an ideal space for families to experience the Wimmera River at its best. The picnic area is well-lit with solar lighting and a fantastic viewpoint for enjoying the famous Wimmera Mallee sunsets whilst cooking up an evening meal on the barbeque.

Jeparit VIC

35 km away

Menzies Square, Jeparit — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

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Menzies Square

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

35 km away

Menzies shop in Jeparit — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Jeparit Heritage Walk

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

35 km away

Nhill Lake fishing pontoon — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Natural Attractions

Nhill Lake

With a permanent water source, Nhill Lake is a must for those who love fishing, skiing and swimming. There is a barbeque area, a boardwalk with a bird hide leading to Jaypex Park on the Western Highway. The lake is also a short walk from the main shopping area of the town.

Nhill VIC

36 km away

Gallery Central - Streetside gallery — Image credit: Gallery Central Inc.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gallery Central Inc.

Gallery Central Incorporated is a non-profit community art gallery located in the centre of the small rural town of Nhill in Victoria, on the main highway, halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide. The gallery is entirely run by volunteers. Gallery Central displays and sells the work of its members, who are local artists and artisans that live within the Hindmarsh Shire. The gallery also hosts visiting exhibitions, community and children’s art displays and runs occasional workshops. Visitors will enjoy viewing paintings, drawings, metal art, textile creations, mosaics, ceramics, jewellery and woodwork as well as the unique spaces they are displayed within. Over thirty local artisans and makers display and sell their creations here. There is something for everyone.

Nhill VIC

36 km away

Jaypex Park giant slide — Image credit: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Jaypex Park and John Shaw Neilson Cottage

Discover Jaypex Park, a welcoming green space perfect for relaxing, playing, and spending time with family and friends. Set within the heart of the Wimmera region, the park offers open lawns, shady trees, and well-maintained facilities ideal for picnics and casual recreation. Children can enjoy the playground, while visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and easy access for a quick break or longer stay. Whether you're passing through or exploring Nhill, Jaypex Park provides a refreshing stop to unwind and connect with nature. The park also hosts regular events, including the Nhill Park Run course and markets. Also situated in Jaypex Park is the John Shaw Neilson Cottage. This is reconstruction of the two original rooms of the home in which Nhill's resident poet John Shaw Neilson was born. Neilson was one of Australia's great lyric poets who wrote about his life in and around Nhill. The park provides access to Nhill Lake via a boardwalk.

Nhill VIC

36 km away

Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre — Image credit: Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre commemorates Nhill's proud century of aviation. Located at the aerodrome just north of the township, it is a ‘must-see’ for aviation enthusiasts and for those wanting to learn more about Australia's wartime history. The Heritage Centre boasts an Avro Anson, a Wirraway and a Link Trainer flight simulator, all meticulously restored by volunteers. Also on display is a privately owned Tiger Moth, and a 1930's de Soutter. Photos, memorabilia and a Heritage Walk capture life when more than 10,000 RAAF trainees passed through Nhill’s RAAF Base during WW2. Stories of visits from famous aviators and footage of recent Nhill airshows all add to the experience. Group tours can be arranged, and free RV camping is available on site. Nhill is located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, with easy access to the Little Desert to the south and the Big Desert to the North. Nhill is an ideal weekend stopover but also a great destination with plenty of attractions for holidaymakers. All it takes is the inclination to explore.

Nhill VIC

38 km away

Warracknabeal Historical Centre

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Warracknabeal Historical Centre

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

40 km away

Wheatlands Warehouse

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Wheatlands Warehouse

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

40 km away

Exterior — Image credit: Abby Stephan

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum

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

40 km away

Railway Water Tower — Image credit: Sue Dollin

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Murtoa Museum Precinct

The Murtoa Museum Precinct, operated by the Murtoa and District Historical Society Inc, displays and preserve the unique history of the Murtoa district. Within the precinct, you will find the old Railway Water Tower, the Concordia Cottage and the Murtoa Railway Station. The old Railway Water Tower (circa 1886) which has four floors of displays, historical artefacts and memorabilia. The Tower houses the famous James Hill Taxidermy collection comprised of over 600 birds, eggs, nests and reptiles (circa 1875 to 1932). The final floor of the Tower reveals the underbelly of the 40,000 gallon iron tank which supplied water for the steam engines. Concordia Cottage (circa 1890) is the only remaining building of Concordia College, a Lutheran seminary which was established at Murtoa in 1890. The small cottage houses a collection of antique clothing, histories of the first German settlers, War memorabilia, Coromby band history, the last manual telephone exchange board and a comprehensive research room. Murtoa Railway Station (circa 1878), refurbished by Vic Track in 2018, houses the history of railway and industry in Murtoa featuring railway relics of a bygone era and a model replica of the Murtoa Railway precinct during the steam and diesel era of the 1960's. Murtoa is located in the Wimmera region of western Victoria.

Murtoa VIC

44 km away

Murtoa Silo Art — Image credit: Murtoa Progress Association

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Murtoa Silo Art

This incredible silo art by SMUG celebrates the connection of Murtoa to Dr John Cade who discovered the impact of lithium leading to significant global shift in how mental health was tested from 1930s until today. There is also recognition of James Hill private taxidermy bird collection - the largest in the southern hemisphere, located in the water tower museum across the road from 1880 to 1920. A facinating night animation by Transience tells a connected story as well.

Murtoa VIC

44 km away

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