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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Raillery Hub Incorporated (RHI) is home to a Community Art Gallery and creative shop for the sale of quality, regionally produced and handmade local products, art and crafts. It also offers a multi-purpose centre and facilities that encourage participation and engage the community in a variety of educational, social and creative activities and events.
St Arnaud VIC
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Shopping and Markets
Find an extensive retail offering in Napier St, St Arnaud, and Bespoke Jewellery and wares at Moco Gallery Halls Gap, with ranges made by Russ Studios (Jeweller Karen Russ) and fellow artisans. Russ Studios features creations inspired by the local landscape, flora and fauna and the use of Australian diamonds, gems and pearls. Appointments available for custom design and repair and restoration work.
Saint Arnaud VIC
0.3 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The silos at St Arnaud were transformed under the skilled hands of Kyle Torney. Entitled ‘Hope’, Kyle’s masterpiece narrates the tale of three pioneer residents of St Arnaud. The mural is so large it spans two silos and illustrates St Arnaud's gold mining history. The design was chosen in collaboration with residents of the town. Kyle consulted with residents to select one of four design ideas to engage the local community. Demonstrating his meticulous approach to his craft, Kyle completed between 30 and 40 trips up and down the silo each day to ensure that the piece was proportionate and visually striking from a distance. The best way to see St Arnaud and experience its magic for yourself is to enjoy the trail of wall murals as well as the silo art that forms part of the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art Trail; Australia’s largest outdoor gallery. There are 20 locations of public art around town, all created by Kyle Torney, a talented local ‘narrative portraiture’ artist. His pieces feature images of people to amplify powerful, untold stories about those who have made St Arnaud what it is today.
Saint Arnaud VIC
0.8 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
St Arnaud Range National Park features mainly steep, forested terrain and is an ideal place to experience what the forests of Central Victoria were like before the gold rushes. The rocky ridge tops in the park offer fine views for bushwalkers and four-wheel-drive tourers, and there are ample opportunities for hiking in the steep and rugged terrain. The Upper Teddington Reservoir is a peaceful place for picnics and camping. 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.
Stuart Mill VIC
20 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Welcome to a very special destination store in Marnoo, a tiny town that sits at the junction of the Wimmera Highway and the Donald Stawell Road. Situated in the old post office, Kitchen Garden Mercantile is a marvellous surprise - a welcoming haven and a must-visit if you're touring their beautiful district. Their range is curated specially for home cooks and gardeners - with a mix of vintage items and a range of practical kitchen wares that they have selected to delight their customers. They have selected products with eco focus or created by small producers and artisans. Visit their website for more information.
Marnoo VIC
35 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
With magnificent views and a rich variety of plants and animals, Kooryoora State Park is an ideal place for picnics, sightseeing, rock climbing, orienteering and nature study. Visit the Melville Caves, huge granite boulders thought to have been once used as a hideout for the bushranger 'Captain Melville'. 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.
Brenanah VIC
39 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Visit the Wedderburn Coach House Gallery and Museum and take a step back in time. Once a bustling general store, it closed its doors in the late 1960s but everything inside has been beautifully preserved, down to the original products still on the shelves. The General Store Museum dating back to the 1850s contains an early record of Wedderburn and the local district. The General Store closed in the late 60s and has been preserved, it contains products from that era. There are cellars underneath and a coach house which has a Blacksmith forge, many carriages and equipment that were established for the museum. The museum is now linked to the Wedderburn Historical Society with access to archival records of Korong Shire (now Loddon) including original settlers and businesses and general information of the area.
Wedderburn VIC
39 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Welcome Stranger Monument marks the site of one of the most extraordinary discoveries in global gold rush history, the finding of the largest alluvial gold nugget ever recorded. In February 1869, prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates uncovered the legendary Welcome Stranger at Moliagul, beneath the roots of a tree. Weighing more than 70 kilograms before processing, the nugget was so large it had to be broken apart before it could be weighed. The discovery captured international attention and cemented Moliagul's place in goldfields history. Erected in 1897, the granite obelisk stands near the original discovery site and serves as a lasting tribute to this remarkable moment. Surrounded by the quiet bushland of the Central Goldfields, the monument invites visitors to reflect on the scale of the find and the determination of those who searched for gold in Victoria's rugged landscapes. Interpretive signage helps bring the story to life, making the monument an engaging stop for history enthusiasts, families and travellers exploring the region's gold rush heritage. The site forms part of the broader Moliagul Historic Reserve and can be visited alongside walking tracks, picnic areas and nearby prospecting locations. A visit to the Welcome Stranger Monument offers a powerful connection to Victoria's gold rush legacy, where chance, perseverance and history combined to create a story known around the world.
Moliagul VIC
39 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The historic Charlton Courthouse (1882) has a gallery that hosts regular exhibitions and music events held throughout the year. Many architectural features still in situ including the judges bench and clerk of courts desk. And the ceiling is truly amazing with its crazed paint finish. There's limited disabled access due to many steps inside. Entry free but donations welcome.
Charlton VIC
39 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Charlton Vintage is in the small town of Charlton, Victoria - roughly halfway between Melbourne and Mildura on the Calder Highway. They use the word vintage loosely because their range of stock is eclectic. Some of their stock is quite modern but it fits thier ethos of reusing, repurposing, and blending old and new into an interesting whole. They love anything from the '60s and '70s. They sell women's and some men's clothing and jewellery and they have a large range of clip-on earrings. Their homewares include kitchen, pottery, and glass. They repair and restore small furniture – particularly tables and chairs. They also stock pictures, books, games, music and bric a brac. They began as a pop-up shop in July 2021 opening on Fridays and they've grown since then. They are also happy to open at other times outside their regular opening hours if you're passing through and would like to look through the shop. Please visit their Facebook page for opening hours on Public Holidays. They are located in High Street in a former bank – designed by architects Seabrook and Fildes, and of the Modern Functionalist style. It was built in 1938, the same year as the magnificent Rex Theatre a few doors further along in High Street.
Charlton VIC
40 km away
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Entertainment Venues
The landmark Rex Theatre in Charlton provides cinema and live performances for rural and regional communities in the north western region of Victoria. The Rex is a working theatre museum, celebrating the golden era of cinema and its ongoing place in the community. The Rex is fully run and operated by dedicated volunteers from the Charlton and surrounding communities of the Buloke region.
Charlton VIC
40 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Mallee Creatives is a unique social enterprise aiming to showcase the artistic talents of individuals within the Mallee electoral boundary. The gallery will feature a diverse range of locally crafted art, local produce and creative workshops. The business is dedicated to supporting local artists, offering a platform for their work, and enriching the cultural landscape of the Mallee community. From painters to poets, makers to musicians, and everything in between, this is a home for local Mallee talent. Mallee Creatives will host a rotating exhibition every four to six weeks, providing a workspace where creativity and conversation flow. The venue will feature workshops and events, artisan products, and a coffee corner where you can relax and enjoy locally inspired refreshments. Mallee Creatives is easily accessible on the main street of Charlton and has free parking outside the venue.
Charlton VIC
40 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Award winning museum that showcases the history of Charlton and district from the First Peoples through to today. Modern displays cover themes of farming, education, sport, business, craft, military and more. Located in the former 1882 Mechanics Institute, the museum is situated in the Elliott Gardens dedicated to famous WW1 General, Harold 'Pompey' Elliott. A bust of the general is located in the gardens which also house other war memorials.
Charlton VIC
40 km away
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Natural Attractions
Take a scenic stroll alongside a stony creek to the gorgeous Avoca Falls, a seasonal waterfall which is nestled in a valley within the Pyrenees State Forest. Accessed via an easy 500 metre walk from the nearby Waterfalls Campground, Avoca Falls is a great place to explore. This waterfall typically only flows after heavy rains, but is a beautiful spot to visit with or without water. From the base of the waterfall, you can clamber up either side to reach several more levels in the rocks above. Take care if climbing up, as the grass and rocks can be very slippery. The walking track is narrow and uneven in places, travelling upstream along Number Two Creek. This creek is seasonal, but the walk is scenic with or without water flowing. Follow the track right to the base of the Avoca Waterfall.
Percydale VIC
54 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Inglewood Emporium has a wide variety of collectables, furniture, and vintage clothes set in the middle of historic Inglewood. The business is open five days a week and run by experienced secondhand dealers, registered for over 25 years. Inglewood Emporium houses an amazing assortment of quality antiques and collectables within a historic 1861 goldfields grocery store. This unmissable shop is located within the grand and gorgeous gold rush town of Inglewood. The extensive collection of vintage treasures within Inglewood Emporium includes: records, books, ephemera, advertising, garagenalia, toys, vintage clothes, furniture, vintage motorcycles, rustic farm relics, and much more. Owners Denise and Stephen Gartside have been registered secondhand dealers for 25 years, and travel near and far sourcing quality old wares. Inglewood Emporium's shopfront is attractively adorned with vines and an original old Bushells window sign. The treasures within are beautifully displayed and sure to impress. Whether you are a browser or a buyer, Inglewood Emporium is a fantastic place to visit.
Inglewood VIC
55 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Located in Inglewood, home of the Blue Mallee Eucalyptus, the Eucalyptus Distillery Museum Inglewood offers visitors a glimpse into an industry that dates back to the mid-1800s. Located on the site of a heritage listed Blue Mallee Eucalyptus Oil Distillery on the Calder Highway known as Jones' Distillery, the museum has a range of displays including audio visual stories about the men and women distilling the natural oil from the local blue mallee leaves, and include a demonstration of the process. The retail shop has a wide range of natural and unique eucalyptus based products as well as displays of local artworks. School and large groups are catered for with special group pricing. As a Loddon Valley Welcome Shop, tourism information is available. The museum is just on the northern edge of the Inglewood township.
Inglewood VIC
55 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Avoca silo artwork depicts the Australian Barking Owl, a bird native to the local Pyrenees Ranges. The Avoca silo displays the first glow-in-the-dark artwork in the Australian Silo Art Trail. The silo has two separate glow-in-the-dark features that can be experienced after dark. First, set behind the owl is a Glow in the dark starburst sky. The starburst sky and the owls eyes both glow in the dark when charged by the silos installed floodlights. Nightly projection with audio and visual from 8pm allow 45 minutes for this full experience. (This projection is located to the left face of the silo from the Owl mural). There is also an interactive glow wall set on the Pyrenees Ranges below the owl where you can draw your own artwork using nothing more than light from a torch or phone torch.
Avoca VIC
55 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
As part of the Avoca Community Arts and Gardens Hub located at the newly transformed heritage listed Avoca Railway Station, Gallery 127 presents exhibitions of local and regional artists as well as solo exhibitions by single artists, including photographic and sculptural works. Local history displays, workshops and artist studio spaces are also available together with a permanently operated community plant nursery situated on the station's platform.
Avoca VIC
56 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Rupanyup’s silo art is the work of Russian mural artist, Julia Volchkova, who turned her attention to the town’s youth and their great love of team sport. The work vividly captures the spirit of community and provides an accurate insight into rural youth culture. The featured faces are those of Rupanyup residents and local sporting team members, Ebony Baker and Jordan Weidemann. Fresh-faced and dressed in their sports attire (netball and Australian Rules football, respectively), Baker and Weidemann embody a youthful spirit of strength, hope and camaraderie. Rendered onto a squat pair of conjoined Australian Grain Export steel grain silos, the delicately nuanced monochromatic work is typical of Volchkova’s realist portraiture style. Accomplished over several weeks and unveiled in early 2017, the mural quietly honours the integral role that sport and community play in rural Australian populations. Artist Bio: Julia Volchkova was born in Nizhnevartovsk, Siberia (Russia) and studied classical painting there before moving to Saint Petersburg in 2010. Volchkova’s delicate portraiture seeks to explore the rich diversity present in the places that she visits. Volchkova uses art as a tool to deepen her knowledge of culture and place wherever she goes. Her frequent travels have resulted in numerous large-scale murals of local people in Indonesia, Malaysia and elsewhere around the world.
Rupanyup VIC
56 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Woods' Museum provides a unique display of family, community and farming life in the Wimmera since early in the twentieth century. Visitors are invited to wander through the displays, identifying items from their childhood, memories from their grandparents homes, and generally reminisce about their own personal heritage. Woods' Heritage Museum began as a vast collection of agricultural machinery and household pieces on the family farm at Rupanyup South. In time, the Woods' brothers collection outgrew suitable storage and the decision to relocate was made. New storage facilities and displays officially opened in 2007, featuring a replica of a street including verandas. Shops include a grocery store, butcher, Post Office, saddlery, book shop, paint shop, hardware and medical centre. Other displays include household appliances, farm tools and static motors. The second shed houses over 90 tractors and agricultural machinery, the earliest being from 1910. Most recently Grandmother Woods' house and Mother Woods' farmhouse have been recreated in the first shed to a one-quarter scale, featuring everything that was in those homes. The Museum has a very impressive collection of wedding dresses, ball gowns and period clothing, mostly with local history. All are displayed in 'museum quality' air tight/dust proof glass cases. Woods' Museum is easily accessible all on one level.
Rupanyup VIC
56 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Avoca Moonambel cycle loop ride takes you from the Avoca township, to Moonambel and then return. It is filled with quiet country roads, stunning landscapes and plenty of wildlife and farm animals along the way. Starting from either Avoca Chinese Garden or Moonambel Community Common, this gravel ride allows you to enjoy the Pyrenees scenery from a different perspective, allowing you to be more in nature and intimate with the backcountry of the Pyrenees region in central Victoria. The ride covers a distance of 46 kilometres, with an estimated 3.5 hours of total ride time. This loop is suitable for gravel bikes, hybrid, and mountain bikes. The trail is suitable for riders of all fitness. Gradients are mostly gentle. The trail surface varies along the trail and is made up of either compacted gravel or bitumen. There are plenty of opportunities to detour off the trail to visit 20 wonderful wineries and cellar doors that offer an impressive variety of award-winning wines – it is easy to eat and drink your way around the region. Many cellar doors are accompanied by decks and terraces overlooking vineyards so close that you feel like you are dining amid vines. Some Cellar Doors are only open weekends or by appointment. It is best to refer to the Visit Pyrenees Website or Visit Pyrenees App for opening hours.
Avoca VIC
56 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Mount Wycheproof is a location in the town of Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia, which stands at 42 metres (138 ft) above the surrounding terrain and 147 metres (482 ft) above sea level. The township of Wycheproof is located on the hillside, and a unique geological substance known as Wycheproofite is exclusive to the local area. Mount Wycheproof is a granite outcrop. Located in a flat grassland area, the rounded terrain of Mount Wycheproof is consistent with that of the surrounding area. The Mountain is characterised by a rocky, conical peak, common in the western areas of Victoria. Phosphate materials are relatively rare in Victoria, yet the Wycheproof area is known to have its own unique mineral, known as wycheproofite. Wycheproofite can be characterised by its pinkish colour and its transparency. The Mountain has significant flora, some unique to the area. Scale to the summit of the World’s Smallest mountain, the mountain offers stunning vistas of the town and farmlands below. With a trail to hike and a driving trail, the mountain is a small challenge to hike. You’ll be rewarded with a picnic area and views galore.
Wycheproof VIC
60 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
For stunning 360-degree views of the region, there's no better place than Bristol Hill Lookout. With a panoramic outlook reaching over the Pyrenees Ranges and across to Castlemaine and Mount Tarrengower, the lookout is also an important piece of local history. Like many small towns, the Great Depression especially impacted Maryborough. The Unemployment Relief Committee secured funds to build the tower and provide jobs for many out of work locals. Works commenced in 1929 to commemorate the pioneers and the miners who were responsible for building the region. The site, once a scarred quartz hill known as Bristol Reef or Quartz Hill that operated during the gold rush, now houses the Tower. The bluestone steps were sourced from the old Maryborough Jail. Three plaques at the base have verses from Australian poet, Henry Lawson, referring to Australia's pioneers. Opening day was April 16 1933, and thousands of residents from Maryborough and beyond walked from the Civic Centre to the tower. The tower was restored in 2024 by a community group called Friends of the Tower, together with the local Rotary Club. Today, it's well worth a visit to enjoy the beautiful view and memories of the pioneers.
Maryborough VIC
64 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields Shire Council. The art gallery is situated in the picturesque and historic fire station built in 1862, an easy 15-minute walk from Maryborough railway station and a few blocks Maryborough's High street. The gallery presents a varied exhibition program that showcases local and regional artists and includes touring exhibitions. A selection from the permanent collection is on display in the Cambrian Room. This growing collection includes works by artists of regional and national significance, such as Arthur Boyd, Pro Hart, Dean Bowen and Ray Crooke. Textile art from the biennial Golden Textures acquisitive exhibition compliments the work from the existing collection. Community engagement is supported with an annual community art exhibition and local schools' VCE art and design. If you would like to receive an invitation to the gallery's exhibitions, via email, please subscribe to their e-news. For further information on current exhibitions or to download a copy of the Gallery's program of exhibitions, visit the Gallery website. Tour groups welcome by arrangement outside of the listed opening hours.
Maryborough VIC
64 km away
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