DESTINATION: Camperdown
Volcanic activity over 20 million years ago shaped the landscape of this Western District town. Surrounded by crater lakes and lying at the foot of extinct volcano, Mount Leura, Camperdown is in the centre of the world's third largest volcanic plain. The town is filled with elegant buildings and avenues of elms. In 1876, school children planted the avenue of elms running for 2km along Manifold St. Main AttractionsCamperdown has many statues, war memorials and monuments which commemorate the district's pioneers. The town walk takes in many of Camperdown's historic buildings, including the red-brick Court House (now the information centre), bluestone Post Office, Railway Station, commercial buildings and cottages. Camperdown Buggy Museum at 26 Ower St, houses 20 horse-drawn vehicles collected from the district; it is open by appointment only. The Historical Society Museum at 241 Manifold St is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 2pm-4pm. The road to the top of Mount Leura leads to a lookout with panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic plain. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsThere are 2 crater lakes lying side-by-side 3km west of Camperdown. Freshwater Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk, are both popular spots for swimming and fishing. Lake Corangamite is Victoria's largest saltwater lake and is 13km east of the town. Lake Purrumbete, located 15km SE, is well stocked with Quinnat salmon, and also has excellent watersport facilities, picnic spots and a caravan park. latest stories
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The Court House, Manifold St, Ph: (03) 5593 3390
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