| One of Victoria's best
known towns, mainly because of the internationally famed 'Stawell Easter
Gift' foot race, held each Easter. It is also a popular accommodation
centre for visitors to The Grampians National Park which is only 25km.
away.
Stawell began as a mining town and is one of the
few places in the country which still has a working gold mine. Tours of
the observation points are conducted and the open cut area is spectacular
in size. Caspers World In Miniature is another popular stop-over and the
park recreates the wonders of the world, in miniature. The Eiffel Tower,
Pyramids, and a host of cultures can be seen. From Pioneer Hill there is a
wonderful view across the town to The Grampians, and the Information
Centre located on the Western Highway will give you a list of things to do
which could occupy several days.
Location |