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| Horsham | |
| HORSHAM, capital of the wheatfields, is somewhere you might want to stop for a break en route to Adelaide; it has an idyllic picnic spot, complete with barbecues, by the Wimmera River. The unofficial capital of the Wimmera, Horsham services the needs of the wheat and livestock farmers of the region and offers the visitor city living, country style. However, there’s little else to attract you here, though Mount Arapiles, 40km west, is one of the most important rock-climbing centres in Australia, and The Grampians National Park is within striking distance to the southeast. | |
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Wool Factory in Horsham produces some of the best fine wool in Australia
while the Regional Art Gallery houses the magnificent collection which
includes significant works by Hans Heysen, George Lambert and Charles
Bush.
For the sports minded there are plenty of activities - bushwalking, rockclimbing, abseiling, orienteering, boating, canoeing, hunting, cycling, trail bike riding or four wheel driving. The nearby lakes and waterways are perfect for fishing and even if you're not having much luck you can still enjoy distant views of The Grampians. West from Horsham is Mount Arapiles where climbers from around the world pit their skills against the thousands of climbs available. For the ultimate scenic view of Horsham why not go up in a hot air balloon or on a glider flight? The Royal Hotel at 132 Firebrace St does good food and offers adequate accommodation; established in 1881, it’s a grand old place which has retained many of its original features. The Fig Tree Cafe, at 59 Firebrace St, serves coffee and the usual café fare. Run by the same people who manage the Horsham Hostel next door, Cafe Bagdad at 48 Wilson St has a slightly studenty, alternative feel and serves espresso, cakes and ice cream, as well as soups, salads and focaccia. Events |
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