North East of Kaniva
The Wimmera Mallee is home to the Silo Art Trail, and the heritage listed Stick Shed. The stick shed is a great day trip from Kaniva. The Silo Art trail is presently at 600km in length and takes in the famous Lake Tyrell. We recommend you take at least 3 - 4 days to do this road trip, which includes many murals and arty shops along the way. Woods Farming and Heritage Museum in Rupanyup and the Creekside Hotel in Warracknabeal are also highly recommended.
The Wimmera Mallee area includes the beautiful Wyperfield National Park. For those with a 4WD and a weekend to spare, this is well worth a visit. The peaceful park features emus and kangaroos, it has a variety of well maintained camping spots with plenty of fireplaces, toilets, shelters and picnic tables.
The Wimmera Mallee is home to the Silo Art Trail, and the heritage listed Stick Shed. The stick shed is a great day trip from Kaniva. The Silo Art trail is presently at 600km in length and takes in the famous Lake Tyrell. We recommend you take at least 3 - 4 days to do this road trip, which includes many murals and arty shops along the way. Woods Farming and Heritage Museum in Rupanyup and the Creekside Hotel in Warracknabeal are also highly recommended.
The Wimmera Mallee area includes the beautiful Wyperfield National Park. For those with a 4WD and a weekend to spare, this is well worth a visit. The peaceful park features emus and kangaroos, it has a variety of well maintained camping spots with plenty of fireplaces, toilets, shelters and picnic tables.
East of Kaniva
Just 30 minutes east is the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre open most weekends and by appointment. The Australian Pin Ball Museum is an interactive museum showcasing a collection of quality pinball machines and pinball art. The playable machines on display at the museum range from the past 80 years to present day. Paw Po, is open 10 - 4pm weekdays. This unique venture showcases the culture and talents of the Karen women, who can be found on some days weaving and making products for sale. You can also pop into Gallery Central in Nhill. It houses a number of local art works and crafts for sale along with a variety of special exhibitions or the private studio of renowned Wimmera artist Naomi Zanker. And check out Lola's Garage for quirky second hand vintage goods or Lowana for home baking. 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.
Dimboola Imaginarium is a must see destination shop, filled with curios, collectables, toys, books, plants and other unique gifts. The Dimboola Store is a fantastic coffee shop and the historic Victoria Hotel is highly recommended, check out the elbow room with its original Sydney Nolan paintings and script from Dimboola the play, precursor to the film. Nearby is the Pink Lake which glows pink in late summer.
Further east lies Horsham, the Grampians are just over 2 hrs drive away with the closest free camping available at Plantation Campground - Grampians campsite and parks notes.
Just 30 minutes east is the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre open most weekends and by appointment. The Australian Pin Ball Museum is an interactive museum showcasing a collection of quality pinball machines and pinball art. The playable machines on display at the museum range from the past 80 years to present day. Paw Po, is open 10 - 4pm weekdays. This unique venture showcases the culture and talents of the Karen women, who can be found on some days weaving and making products for sale. You can also pop into Gallery Central in Nhill. It houses a number of local art works and crafts for sale along with a variety of special exhibitions or the private studio of renowned Wimmera artist Naomi Zanker. And check out Lola's Garage for quirky second hand vintage goods or Lowana for home baking. 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.
Dimboola Imaginarium is a must see destination shop, filled with curios, collectables, toys, books, plants and other unique gifts. The Dimboola Store is a fantastic coffee shop and the historic Victoria Hotel is highly recommended, check out the elbow room with its original Sydney Nolan paintings and script from Dimboola the play, precursor to the film. Nearby is the Pink Lake which glows pink in late summer.
Further east lies Horsham, the Grampians are just over 2 hrs drive away with the closest free camping available at Plantation Campground - Grampians campsite and parks notes.
South of Kaniva
Heading south, past the popular Lake Charlegrark lies Edenhope on Lake Wallace, featuring the Historic Courthouse (open 7 days, free entry). Also worth a visit is the Red Tail Gallery and Now Dach's a Gallery. Apsley lies just 15 minutes east and is home to the 'art deco' Border Inn.
Goroke Silo Art is a 40 minute drive south east from Kaniva and features artwork by renowned bird artist Geoffrey Carran. Nearby is the popular free camp of Lake Ratzcastle. Travelling toward Natimuk stop at the Jane Duff Memorial where a monument commemorates the iconic Australian 'Lost in the Bush' story. Mt Arapiles is a lovely scenic drive with campground nearby.
Heading south, past the popular Lake Charlegrark lies Edenhope on Lake Wallace, featuring the Historic Courthouse (open 7 days, free entry). Also worth a visit is the Red Tail Gallery and Now Dach's a Gallery. Apsley lies just 15 minutes east and is home to the 'art deco' Border Inn.
Goroke Silo Art is a 40 minute drive south east from Kaniva and features artwork by renowned bird artist Geoffrey Carran. Nearby is the popular free camp of Lake Ratzcastle. Travelling toward Natimuk stop at the Jane Duff Memorial where a monument commemorates the iconic Australian 'Lost in the Bush' story. Mt Arapiles is a lovely scenic drive with campground nearby.
Further South of Kaniva
Harrow is around 1 1/2 hours drive from Kaniva. It 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. Low cost camping is available at the Johnny Mullagh Reserve.
Bailey's Rocks are 1 1/2hr hour's south of Kaniva. They are a series of ancient granite boulders in a dry creek bed within the northern section of Dergholm State Park. It is a very pretty area for a day trip or overnight camp. At Bailey's Rocks campground, there are well maintained toilets, firepits, picnic tables, drinking water and two walking tracks. Nearby is Bilston's Tree, an 800 year old River Red Gum and the Pub in the Scrub (open 7 days) is renowned for its wood fired pizzas.
Harrow is around 1 1/2 hours drive from Kaniva. It 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. Low cost camping is available at the Johnny Mullagh Reserve.
Bailey's Rocks are 1 1/2hr hour's south of Kaniva. They are a series of ancient granite boulders in a dry creek bed within the northern section of Dergholm State Park. It is a very pretty area for a day trip or overnight camp. At Bailey's Rocks campground, there are well maintained toilets, firepits, picnic tables, drinking water and two walking tracks. Nearby is Bilston's Tree, an 800 year old River Red Gum and the Pub in the Scrub (open 7 days) is renowned for its wood fired pizzas.
West of Kaniva
Kaniva is just 30 minutes from the beautiful Limestone Coast. Home to the world heritage Naracoorte Caves and beautiful beaches. You'll find plenty of inspiration on our next web page.
Kaniva is just 30 minutes from the beautiful Limestone Coast. Home to the world heritage Naracoorte Caves and beautiful beaches. You'll find plenty of inspiration on our next web page.
Kaniva, first and last highway town in Victoria.
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