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Attractions

  • Yarriambiack Silo Art Trail

    The Silo Art Trail is Australia’s largest outdoor gallery. The trail stretches over 200 kilometres, linking Brim with neighbouring towns Lascelles, Patchewollock, Rosebery, Rupanyup and Sheep Hills.

    Providing an insight into the true spirit of the Wimmera Mallee, the trail recognises and celebrates the region’s people through a series of large-scale mural portraits painted onto grain silos, many of which date back to the 1930s.

  • Murtoa’s Big Weekend

    Come and experience Murtoa’s Big Weekend. For over 20 years, this annual festival has provided visitors with a stunning event loaded with attractions.

    This 3-day event is held annually on the first weekend of October… a Big Weekend not to be missed!

     

  • Murtoa Racing

    The Murtoa Racing Club holds two meetings a year.

    The Marma Cup on the last Saturday in July and the Murtoa Cup on the first Saturday in October, as part of The Big Weekend.

    It’s always a great day.

    Group bookings and marquees are available for both meetings.

     

  • Water Tower Museum & Concordia College

    • Comyn Street, Murtoa VIC 3390
    • Opening Times
      • 7 Days12:00pm - 2:00pm
    • More Information

    Within the circular walls of the 1886 Railways water tower are three floors of local historic items and artefacts, including the famous James Hill taxidermy collection of over 500 birds and other fauna.

    It’s the largest collection of stuffed birds in the Southern Hemisphere

    Concordia Cottage is the last remaining section of the original Lutheran Concordia College established in Murtoa in the 1890s. It holds local relevant historical material.

    The Murtoa Railway Station waiting room has a separate collection of artifacts and features a truly stunning model of the station complex at its peak. One for all model and railway enthusiasts.

  • Lake Marma

    • Lake Street, Murtoa VIC 3390

    This delightful lake can only be described as a tranquil oasis with its abundant birdlife and lovely treed surrounds. Originally a small dammed natural swamp it became incorporated into the Wimmera Mallee water supply system over a century ago and was the source of Murtoa’s drinking water until recently, when it became piped to town.

    The Lake has always been a haven for wildlife, due to its safe location within Murtoa, and a 2km easy walk around the lake provides many varied scenes including its famous sunset and sunrise views, for which it is renowned.

  • Rabl Park

    • Lake Street, Murtoa VIC 3390

    Named after Murtoa’s most prominent doctor and long-resident family, the park was largely developed by the now-defunct Apex Club.

    The hard work of this group has seen a wasteland and swamp become a delightful area for public use to the immediate North Lake Marma. It has semi-permanent water in an irregular lake, stocked with fish. There are very attractive treed surrounds, jetties, bridges, a playground, BBQ and new toilet facilities with tourism information.

    The Park also features the re-located 1896 Murtoa Railway Station footbridge spanning the lake narrows and a well-used, large Skate Park for those inclined. There are made paths and plenty of space to enjoy.

  • Dunmunkle Sumpoilers Historic Engines Museum

    Located in the old Wimmera Inland Freezing Works buildings on the Eastern edge of Murtoa are some massive Ruston-Hornsby engines.
    They are of impressive size, up to twenty tonnes or more, and were originally installed to generate power and refrigeration for the Works in 1911. They are probably unique to be still sited on their original foundations to this day.

    Watching them run is a truly unforgettable experience and the Sumpoilers have set aside special days for viewing, when they also add a wonderful array of other engines, allied items and artefacts to the display from their own collections.

  • Murtoa Memorial Gates

    • Lake Street, Murtoa VIC 3390

    Erected in 1921 to commemorate the men from the district who served in WWI. It is a rare example in Victoria and believed to be one of only three memorial arches in this state. The arch is a statuesque gateway to the Lake Marma Reserve.

  • Historic Band Rotunda

    • Lake Marma Recreation Reserve, Lake/Breen Streets, Murtoa VIC 3390

    In 1907, the timber Band Rotunda was constructed on the Foreshore of Lake Marma. The Rotunda has commmorative plaques to Queen Victoria (died 1901), King Edward VII (died 1910) and Earl Kitchener (died 1916). The Rotunda has had some modifications over time, but the last series of renovations has strived to recreate its original form.

  • Sprott Fountain

    • Lake Marma Recreation Reserve, Lake/Breen Streets, Murtoa VIC 3390

    The Sprott Fountain was officially opened in October 1894 and was built, and named, in honour of Mr WR Sprott.

    Mr Sprott was the manager of the Colonial Bank, as well as a member of the Murtoa Mechanics Institute and the Murtoa Progress Committee. It was decided by the Progress Committee that the fountain be erected in the Lake Precinct.

    The precinct was the main focus of the Progress Committee’s beautification efforts during Mr. Sprott’s membership. Mr. Sprott was an enthusiastic proponent of tree planting around Murtoa and Lake Marma.

  • Murtoa’s Lizard Sculptures

    • Marma & Duncan Streets, Murtoa VIC 3390

    Murtoa is Aboriginal for ‘Home of the Lizard’. You will find lizards all over the place, including a collection of mosaic lizard artworks on median strips in Marma and Duncan Streets by artist Steve Monk.

  • Murtoa Cemetery

    • Wimmera Highway, towards Rupanyup, VIC

    Three kilometres east of town is a very well-preserved 19th Century cemetery which features many intact early floral decorations and graves with old German inscriptions dating from the 1870s.

    It has a wonderful sculptured seat by artist Steve Monk, it’s a memorial to the children buried there. The seat features a Madonna and child motif.

  • Woods’ Farming and Heritage Museum

    • 109 Wimmera Hwy, Rupanyup VIC 3388
    • 0427159154
    • [email protected]
    • Opening Times
      • 7 Days9:00am - 4:00pm

    Woods’ Farming and Heritage Museum is home to an incredible array of farming and household memorabilia.

    There truly is something for everyone amongst the many eclectic themed exhibits on display.

    Learn how farming was done in the past. Get a feel for the way people lived and the things they prized.

    Some of the memorabilia dates back over a century, truly a fantasmagoria of exhibits.

  • Barrabool Nature Reserve

    • Barrabool Road, Lubeck VIC 3385

    Just south of Murtoa, this reserve is a place of largely undisturbed Wimmera forest with important Aboriginal sites and many marked trees.

    It is accessible only when dry via the many tracks throughout. Some ancient trees and even older waterways abound within – a real treat for the Nature buff.

  • Minyip – The Flying Doctors Series Fame

    • 76 Main Street, Minyip VIC 3392

    MINYIP is most famous for being the place where the Flying Doctor television series was made and to this day the series is still very popular all over the world.

    EMMA’S CAFE & TAKEAWAY is open from 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 8pm on Friday & Saturdays. The Café displays Flying Doctors Memorabilia.

  • Dimboola Imaginarium

    Truly a remarkable experience that will definitely excite your imagination.

    The Dimboola Imaginarium is a quirky gift shop and boutique accommodation in the heart of the Wimmera.

    Housed in the imposing former National Bank of Australasia building the Dimboola Imaginarium offers a unique experience that aims to excite your mind.

     

     

  • Halls Gap Zoo

    Another must see attraction an easy day trip from Murtoa.

    Halls Gap Zoo is set on 52 acres and features over 120 species and 500 animals from all over the world. From tiny Marmosets to gigantic Giraffe and everything in between.

    The zoo is well vegetated and features large enclosures to provide the best experience for the animals and visitors.

  • Horsham Sports and Community Club.

    The Horsham Sports and Community Club is a great place to dine out in Horsham.

    The Bistro serves lunch and dinner every day (except Xmas day) at very reasonable prices.

    There’s a kids play area as well for families.

    For social catch ups you have the option of the Cafe or Bar.

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