Sometimes you just need to get away!
Welcome to
Western Victoria
Australia.
Virtual Tours
The Grampians Australia
The recent rains at have made for excellent fishing, swimmimng and water
skiingr.The Rocklands reservoir park exhibits abundant wildflowers and wildlife and Aboriginal
rock art.
Mt Bepcha is situated
East of Balmoral near the Rocklands Reservoir.
The fire lookout has
spectacular views of the Grampians and Black Ranges.
Adjacent to the main highway is Old Ararat Road where you get
a close up of the magnificent Grampians
Mount Napier is Victoria's youngest volcano,
there are many eruption and lava flow features
that are remnants from
the last stages of volcanic activity believed to have occurred less than 8,000 years ago.
Nigretta waterfalls
cascade on the Wannon River with plentiful pools and fishing holes to
satisfy all visitors.
helping you getting around
The Beautiful Grampians.
Coleraine | Zoom Map
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Coleraine Street Directory
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Coleraine
Coleraine | Southern Grampians Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Koori Traditional Owners
Jardwadjali | 40,000 years
European Settlement | 1853
Current Population | 1100 approx.
Set in a picturesque valley at the foot of tablelands, Coleraine’s surrounding landscape provides spectacular scenic views.
Coleraine became well known for horseracing after European Settlement and a famous race
- The Great Western Steeplechase was first raced in 1857. The race was through the town, over gardens, paddocks fences and any other obstacles obstructing the riders way. Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon was a regular rider in the event and his poem 'The Fields of Coleraine. sets the scene and feel of this amazing horse race.
For the fishing enthusiast, a place not to miss is Konongwootong Reservoir, one of the best fishing locations in the Southern Grampians,
always well stocked with Trout and Redfin.
Peter Francis Arboretum covers 37 hectares and is the home to over 2 000 native plants with about 500 eucalypt species and a great view of Coleraine and the undulating tablelands can be seen from the lookout at Peter Francis Arboretum.
The Great Ocean Road
see the untouched coastline
