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Horsham (/ ˈ h ɔːr ʃ əm /) [2] is a regional city in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. Located on a bend in the Wimmera River, Horsham is approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi) northwest of the state capital Melbourne. As of the 2021 census, Horsham had a population of 20,429. [1]
Located just a few hours from Melbourne, in the heart of the Wimmera region, Horsham perfectly balances the joys of nature with everything you’d expect (and more) from a vibrant city hub. And, the kids will be happy, come rain or shine.
- Public Art & Heritage Trail
- Horsham Botanical Gardens
- Horsham Town Hall
- Horsham Regional Art Gallery
- Weir Park
- Horsham Weir to Baillie Street River Walk
- Anzac Centenary Swing Walk Bridge
- Grampians National Park
- Mount Arapiles
- May Park
Horsham has some 180 years of European history and it shows in the cityscape of the CBD and the leafy riverside area directly south of it. To do the city justice you could take on this 29-stop trail, which weaves its way through the city centre and then down to the Wimmera River in two distinct precincts. On this route, restored heritage buildings ...
William Guilfoyle (1840-1913), the botanist and landscape gardener behind the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, laid out this beautiful space close to the Wimmera riverbank. Greeting you at Horsham Botanical Gardens are tall mature trees, dainty flowerbeds, pieces of public art, a glorious rose garden and carpet-like lawns that stay lush all year...
For culture in Horsham, look no further than this multidisciplinary complex that opened its doors in 2016. Horsham Town Hall is a reworked and extended municipal building, initially designed by renowned Melbourne architect Charles Neville Hollinshed (1899-1993) and completed in 1939. This marvellous piece of Art Deco architecture had outlived its o...
Retaining that fine Art Deco facade on Wilson Street, this highly-respected regional gallery has been around since 1973 and over the last 50 years has built up a strong collection. The gallery’s specialty is Australian photography, counting more than 1,000 works by the likes of Olive Cotton, Tony Albert, David Moore and Nicolas Claire. There’s also...
We’ll see that the Wimmera River is a real asset for Horsham, and this riverside park in the south-west of the city is a fine place to while away an afternoon. That’s especially true if you have small children in the clan, as there’s an excellent playground set right next to the water but safely fenced off. After all that fun, families can have a p...
The banks of the Wimmera River in Horsham are one continuous park, so you’re free to pass a tranquil hour or two ambling in the shade of red river gums. The watercourse is all the prettier for the weir downstream at the east end, giving rise to a wide and slow- moving band of water. This produces lots of greenery and attracts a profusion of birdlif...
As you wander along the Wimmera River banks in Horsham, you’ll arrive at this rather grand footbridge linking the north and south banks with a span of 100 metres. Completed in 2017 to commemorate all Horsham and district residents who served in World War I, the Anzac Centenary Bridge is a suspension bridge with 30-metre-high supports on each bank. ...
Tectonic movement down the ages has created a series of five epic sandstone ridges running north to south. Easily visible from Horsham, these formations have precipitous, craggy slopes on the east side and a gentle swoop to the west. The Grampians are cherished for their walking trails, taking you right into range and its beautiful valleys where yo...
West of Horsham the Wimmera plains are broken up by a massive rock formation, 140 metres above the surrounding countryside and 370 metres above sea level. One look at Mount Arapiles’ sheer walls of sandstone you’ll know why it has been a rock-climbing Mecca for almost two centuries. There are more than 2,000 climbing routes up its cliffs and crags,...
In Horsham’s CBD, close to the railway station is another green haven, distinguished by its large palm trees. The spotless May Park is on one of Horsham’s arteries, Dimboola Road, but is so quiet that you wouldn’t know it. The park is dominated by an open green space for activities, and at the eastern end is an all-abilities playground. There are B...
The Rural City of Horsham is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, located in the western part of the state. It covers an area of 4,267 square kilometres (1,647 sq mi) and in June 2018, had a population of 19,875. It includes the towns of Brimpaen, Dadswells Bridge, Dooen, Haven, Horsham, Laharum, Natimuk, Noradjuha and Pimpinio.
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Stay a while in the lively town of Horsham and experience its striking surrounds, immortalised by painters Arthur Boyd and Sidney Nolan. Known as the Capital of the Wimmera, Horsham is located on the banks of the Wimmera River on the lands of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples of the Wotjobaluk Nations.
Horsham is a lively city, centrally located in the Wimmera region, with excellent opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation.
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