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Whats Happening Locally

 

 Grampians Holiday Experiences – Open for Business:

Travelling into and through the Grampians tourism region has been affected by several road closures, following the recent storms.
The storms have had minimal impact on the experiences on offer – the delight of staying in a cabin or camping with the towering cliffs around, at Wartook, at Dunkeld, at Halls Gap, the kangaroos or emus grazing on the lawn of your motel or resort are still happening every day!
Parks Victoria are working effectively to complete safety surveys of many of the walks and park experiences prior to reopening. This is expected to happen very shortly.

In the meantime, here are some things outside of the Grampians National Park, to extend the wealth of activities and experiences on offer:
 

Horsham/Dadswells Bridge/Wartook Valley/Natimuk Aquatic Centre, Cinema and shopping at Horsham.

Wander Inn Restaurant & Arts and Craft Studio, Wartook Valley provides travellers with refreshments and a chance to buy quality crafts and souvenirs. Grampians Quad Bikes - experience the thrill of quad biking on a 410 acre property at the foothills of the majestic Grampians Ranges, Wartook Valley. Grampian Horse Riding Centre-Brimpaen, Wartook Valley.

Wartook is renound for its plentiful Kangaroos and Wildlife, also has one of the highest Bird counts in Victoria.

Old Dadswell Town - Open to day trippers - a unique old style Australian town with themed accommodation. Stone Forest Adventure Mini Golf - Horsham.

Mt Arapiles - nature walks and world famous rock climbing mecca - watch the rock climbers. There is a drive part way up the top of Mt Arapiles.

Natimuk Lake is now full and great for fishing, and water skiing. Green Lake is also very popular for families, just 5 minutes east of Horsham.
 

Horsham/Dadswells Bridge Taylor’s Lake and the Wimmera River are delighting fisherfolk with the opportunities that have returned so quickly. Reports of catches of red fin and yellowbelly are rewarding. 

Horsham Art Gallery – an outstanding collection of Australian, as well as a collection of Max Dupain photography. Shopping Café culture.  Green Lake- 5 minutes East of Horsham, on the Western Highway is perfect for swimming and water ski-ing. Wineries of Lower Norton.  Golf at one of Australia’s premier green courses at Horsham.

A monthly Discover Dunkeld collection of galleries, gardens and other attractions provides great reasons to visit and stay. Griffin’s Hill Yoga Retreat, in Dunkeld hosts regular sessions but bookings are essential. Reports are coming in that Rocklands Reservoir is producing great fishing – yellow belly/redfin Hamilton Regional Art Gallery has one of the most extensive collections of early colonial and impressionist art in Australia. Specialty shopping – antique jewellery, bookshops offer some great retail therapy opportunities. Ros McAthur Art Studio- Ros is known for her flower paintings and still life, landscape and contemporary art work.
 

The Grampians Cellar Doors are open for business so please take the time to visit our Cellar Doors, taste our region’s signature Shiraz and discover one of Australia’s most historical and acclaimed wine districts. Please visit the Grampians Winemakers web site www.grampianswinemakers.com.au for more information on our regions Cellar Doors. The recent rain events have filled our regions lakes seeing the return of fishing and water recreation activities and with the Grampians National Park providing a spectacular back drop for many of our waterways it is a perfect opportunity to relax and unwind with the family. All normal access between Melbourne and Adelaide is open. Halls Gap Businesses and roads to Halls Gap are open.  Some roads within the Grampians National Park remain closed.

Grampians Tourism are providing regular updates with regards to road closures and regional activities and attractions available, for more information please visit www.grampianstourism.com.au and www.visitgrampians.com.au.
 

“What’s On”

Friday 10th – Friday 17th February 2012

Sat 4 - Annual Cross Country
Sat 11 Soaring Competition
Horsham Aerodrome, Geodetic Road
Time 12pm
Ph: 0409 336 914

Sat 11 Pool Party
Aquatic Centre, Hamilton St
Time 6pm – 10pm
Cost $5.00
Ph: 5382 2576

Sat 11 - ‘Longerenong 150 years and beyond’
Sun 12 Book Launch & Art Exhibition
Mechanics Hall, Murtoa
Time 1pm - 5pm

Sun 12 Miniature Railway Train Rides
Sawyer Park, Firebrace St
Time 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $2.50 per ride
Ph: 5384 2244

Sun 12 Horsham Sports Expo
Horsham Basketball Stadium, McPherson St
Time 10am - 2pm
Ph: 5382 4599

Tue 14 Valentines Day Movie Special
Horsham Centre Cinemas, Pynsent St
Choose from two movies ‘The Vow’ or ‘It’s Spy Vs Spy’
Cost: $26.00 (includes nibbles)
Time 7.30pm
Ph: 5382 1249


SPECIAL EVENTS

SPORT & RECREATION:
See Wednesday's edition Wimmera Mail Times or contact Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly
Ph 03 5382 4599

EXHIBITIONS:
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
Jubilee Hall, Roberts Avenue, Ph 03 5362 2888

TRACEY MOFFATT:
LIP DOOMED REVOLUTION OTHER
This exhibition includes photographic images and video montages which Tracey Moffatt in collaboration with Gary Hillberg, skilfully utilises to create short movies that address the horrors of racism, Armageddon and destruction of things beautiful. (27 Dec 2011 - 19 Feb 2012)

PORTRAITS by RON PENROSE:
IMPRESSIONS EXHIBITION
Bonnie & Clyde’s Restaurant, Open daily from 5pm
(25th Jan – 26th Feb)


The Goat Gallery: Main St. Natimuk
Open Weekends 1.00pm to 4.00pm

CINEMA:
Horsham Centre Cinemas 41 Pynsent Street Ph 03 5382 1249
See Wimmera Mail Times or Weekly Advertiser for details


UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBUARY
4 HAVEN MARKET
4-11 ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY SOARING
COMPETITION
18 TRI HORSHAM
25 JUNG MARKET
25-26 2012 JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

MARCH
3 HAVEN MARKET
6-8 WIMMERA MACHINERY FIELD DAYS
11 GREYHOUND RACING CUP
11 HORSHAM’S 35TH ANNUAL FISHING
COMPETITION
11 NATI FARMERS MARKET PLUS
22-25 HORSHAM COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
16-25 ART IS... AT THE WATERS EDGE
24 NATIMUK AGRICULTURAL SHOW
24 JUNG MARKET

APRIL
7 HAVEN MARKET
14 HORSHAM MARKET & SWAP MEET
NATI FARMERS MARKET PLUS
28 JUNG MARKET