Discover our heritage
Serviceton Station completed in 1889 is heritage listed and home to the border dispute. Serviceton station recalls the former importance of border stations on the nineteenth century inter-Colonial rail routes. It is a large two storey building with the prominent entrance made up of a round arched lobby approached by a flight of steps. The lower basement accommodated customs prior to Federation, lamp room, railway staff and surveyors quarters. The ground floor level accommodated toilets, waiting rooms, dining and sitting room, bar and kitchen, offices, lobby and customs office. The size of the complex and excessive standards of accommodation are a monument to the Land Boom years. Continue your rail journey with the Overland Museum and explore local history at the Kaniva Historical Museum, all open by appointment.
The Wimmera Mallee and Limestone Coast have many stories to discover, including national trust listed properties. This list is by no means complete, but gives you a snapshot of just a few highlights that can be explored as a day trip. All information is provided in good faith with a link to websites for further enquiries:
Murtoa
The Stick Shed. Built as a wartime emergency grain store, this heritage listed shed was the first of its kind to be built in Victoria, and the last grain stick shed in use in Australia. Visitors can enjoy films and slideshows with stories of the connections between the Stick Shed and the people living in the community today. Open 7 days. Stick Shed
Heritage Listed Railway Water Tower (1886), Explore the impressive 4-storey, 13-metre high Water Tower Museum, which hosts the unique James Hill Taxidermy Collection with over 500 birds and other fauna, as well as historic artefacts, memorabilia and household and farming tools from 1890’s. Open daily 12pm – 2pm. More
Woods Farming and Heritage Museum, located in Rupanyup, this is an amazing collection of wedding dresses & ball gowns, household & farming memorabilia, stationary engines, tractors, farm machinery & tools. Open daily 9 - 4pm. More
Serviceton Station completed in 1889 is heritage listed and home to the border dispute. Serviceton station recalls the former importance of border stations on the nineteenth century inter-Colonial rail routes. It is a large two storey building with the prominent entrance made up of a round arched lobby approached by a flight of steps. The lower basement accommodated customs prior to Federation, lamp room, railway staff and surveyors quarters. The ground floor level accommodated toilets, waiting rooms, dining and sitting room, bar and kitchen, offices, lobby and customs office. The size of the complex and excessive standards of accommodation are a monument to the Land Boom years. Continue your rail journey with the Overland Museum and explore local history at the Kaniva Historical Museum, all open by appointment.
The Wimmera Mallee and Limestone Coast have many stories to discover, including national trust listed properties. This list is by no means complete, but gives you a snapshot of just a few highlights that can be explored as a day trip. All information is provided in good faith with a link to websites for further enquiries:
Murtoa
The Stick Shed. Built as a wartime emergency grain store, this heritage listed shed was the first of its kind to be built in Victoria, and the last grain stick shed in use in Australia. Visitors can enjoy films and slideshows with stories of the connections between the Stick Shed and the people living in the community today. Open 7 days. Stick Shed
Heritage Listed Railway Water Tower (1886), Explore the impressive 4-storey, 13-metre high Water Tower Museum, which hosts the unique James Hill Taxidermy Collection with over 500 birds and other fauna, as well as historic artefacts, memorabilia and household and farming tools from 1890’s. Open daily 12pm – 2pm. More
Woods Farming and Heritage Museum, located in Rupanyup, this is an amazing collection of wedding dresses & ball gowns, household & farming memorabilia, stationary engines, tractors, farm machinery & tools. Open daily 9 - 4pm. More
West of Kaniva
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre, In 1940 the Royal Australian Airforce established a training base at Nhill, which by 1945 had seen well over 10,000 service men and women live, work and train. The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is situated on the original site of the RAAF training base and provides a glimpse of those times and life through informative displays and memorabilia including the four main training aircraft stationed at the base during WWII. Open weekends 10am - 4pm. Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre. Whilst visiting, check the Nhill Lake is a lovely peaceful spot and includes board walk, BBQs and play area and poet John Shaw Neilson’s cottage circa 1860.
Pella near Rainbow, St John's Lutheran Church was built in 1911 and houses a magnificently restored pipe organ. The manse and primary school both house historical displays of the local area. Nearby is the heritage listed Stasinowsky Lime Kiln. Built in 1914, it was the source of lime for many of the limestone buildings in the region. Pella Mystery House is a small two room dwelling is found 500 metres further into the bush block past Stasinowsky Lime Kiln. More. Nearby is the Heritage listed Yurunga homestead open Sundays 2 - 4pm. More
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum, Discover the explore the early days of Australian agriculture in Jeparit. Experience life in the Wimmera Mallee as it was in the early 1900s. The 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. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm. More
The Dimboola Historical Society has two Museums: Courthouse Museum and Dimboola Letterpress Print Museum. The Museum, the old 1875 Courthouse, houses displays and photographs. Records include the “Dimboola Banner” newspaper, est. 1879 in bound form from 1920s and microfilm from 1880s. More
The Grampians - Stawell Information Centre (open daily) is located next to the heritage listed courthouse, built 1866, which houses local history (open Wed & Thurs). More. Ararat has 5 museums including J Ward built 1860 - 63. Open daily. More. Also recommended Aradale Lunatic Asylum built 1864 - 67, Open Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. More
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre, In 1940 the Royal Australian Airforce established a training base at Nhill, which by 1945 had seen well over 10,000 service men and women live, work and train. The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is situated on the original site of the RAAF training base and provides a glimpse of those times and life through informative displays and memorabilia including the four main training aircraft stationed at the base during WWII. Open weekends 10am - 4pm. Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre. Whilst visiting, check the Nhill Lake is a lovely peaceful spot and includes board walk, BBQs and play area and poet John Shaw Neilson’s cottage circa 1860.
Pella near Rainbow, St John's Lutheran Church was built in 1911 and houses a magnificently restored pipe organ. The manse and primary school both house historical displays of the local area. Nearby is the heritage listed Stasinowsky Lime Kiln. Built in 1914, it was the source of lime for many of the limestone buildings in the region. Pella Mystery House is a small two room dwelling is found 500 metres further into the bush block past Stasinowsky Lime Kiln. More. Nearby is the Heritage listed Yurunga homestead open Sundays 2 - 4pm. More
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum, Discover the explore the early days of Australian agriculture in Jeparit. Experience life in the Wimmera Mallee as it was in the early 1900s. The 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. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm. More
The Dimboola Historical Society has two Museums: Courthouse Museum and Dimboola Letterpress Print Museum. The Museum, the old 1875 Courthouse, houses displays and photographs. Records include the “Dimboola Banner” newspaper, est. 1879 in bound form from 1920s and microfilm from 1880s. More
The Grampians - Stawell Information Centre (open daily) is located next to the heritage listed courthouse, built 1866, which houses local history (open Wed & Thurs). More. Ararat has 5 museums including J Ward built 1860 - 63. Open daily. More. Also recommended Aradale Lunatic Asylum built 1864 - 67, Open Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. More
South of Kaniva
Edenhope, visit the historic Courthouse built 1878 with magistrate's bench, prisoner dock and lock up. Discover its many stories including the Maryvale murders and the history of Edenhope. The Old Court House, a listed building, has been preserved in immaculate condition. Adjacent is the wooden prison lockup built in 1860-1870, Historic Courthouse, open daily, free entry.
Harrow is a historic town on the banks of the Glenelg River. The Harrow Discovery Centre and the historic Hermitage Hotel are well worth a visit. Many main street buildings are well maintained and make for a pleasant walk. Open daily. More
Hamilton Botanical Gardens, established in 1853, are historically significant as one of the earliest provincial botanic gardens, being the fourth oldest in Victoria. They have a special association with the work of William Guilfoyle, regarded as one of Australia's greatest garden designers. The rare 1881 plan and accompanying letter are held in the collection of the Hamilton Art Gallery. Open daily. More
Edenhope, visit the historic Courthouse built 1878 with magistrate's bench, prisoner dock and lock up. Discover its many stories including the Maryvale murders and the history of Edenhope. The Old Court House, a listed building, has been preserved in immaculate condition. Adjacent is the wooden prison lockup built in 1860-1870, Historic Courthouse, open daily, free entry.
Harrow is a historic town on the banks of the Glenelg River. The Harrow Discovery Centre and the historic Hermitage Hotel are well worth a visit. Many main street buildings are well maintained and make for a pleasant walk. Open daily. More
Hamilton Botanical Gardens, established in 1853, are historically significant as one of the earliest provincial botanic gardens, being the fourth oldest in Victoria. They have a special association with the work of William Guilfoyle, regarded as one of Australia's greatest garden designers. The rare 1881 plan and accompanying letter are held in the collection of the Hamilton Art Gallery. Open daily. More
Over the border
Naracoorte Homestead, Enjoy a 1 1/2 hr tour at the Naracoorte Homestead every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. Explore Ormerod Cottage, The Grain Store, and 3 acres of lush gardens steeped in stories. Uncover the past of the premier sheep station since 1842, complete with the town's oldest dwelling. These stunning heritage listed properties are not normally open for tours, so why not take advantage of this quality boutique historic tour. Bookings essential. Website
Clayton Farm Heritage Museum Bordertown. Experience farm life as it was more than a century ago. Visitors can now wander through historic buildings, such as The Homestead (c.1885), Silage and Pig Sty and The Woolshed (the largest thatched roof wool-shed in the southern hemisphere), or view the extensive collection of farm machinery that is preserved by the custodians of Clayton Farm.Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11am - 4pm & Sun: 1pm - 5pm. Facebook page
Limestone Coast. Discover the maritime history of South Australia with a guided tour of the national trust listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum, 1872 in Kingston. More. Discover historic Robe with its national trust listed Robe Customs House Maritime Museum, built 1863, for several years the customs revenue collected here was second only to Port Adelaide, and some 16,500 Chinese landed here on their way to the Victorian goldfields in the mid 1800s. More. Continue on to National Trust listed Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum, built 1879 as shipping house and warehouse, it features displays about the local fishing industry, whaling, agricultural history and the Buandik people. More
Naracoorte Homestead, Enjoy a 1 1/2 hr tour at the Naracoorte Homestead every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. Explore Ormerod Cottage, The Grain Store, and 3 acres of lush gardens steeped in stories. Uncover the past of the premier sheep station since 1842, complete with the town's oldest dwelling. These stunning heritage listed properties are not normally open for tours, so why not take advantage of this quality boutique historic tour. Bookings essential. Website
Clayton Farm Heritage Museum Bordertown. Experience farm life as it was more than a century ago. Visitors can now wander through historic buildings, such as The Homestead (c.1885), Silage and Pig Sty and The Woolshed (the largest thatched roof wool-shed in the southern hemisphere), or view the extensive collection of farm machinery that is preserved by the custodians of Clayton Farm.Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11am - 4pm & Sun: 1pm - 5pm. Facebook page
Limestone Coast. Discover the maritime history of South Australia with a guided tour of the national trust listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum, 1872 in Kingston. More. Discover historic Robe with its national trust listed Robe Customs House Maritime Museum, built 1863, for several years the customs revenue collected here was second only to Port Adelaide, and some 16,500 Chinese landed here on their way to the Victorian goldfields in the mid 1800s. More. Continue on to National Trust listed Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum, built 1879 as shipping house and warehouse, it features displays about the local fishing industry, whaling, agricultural history and the Buandik people. More
Kaniva, first and last highway town in Victoria.
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