DESTINATION: Terang
This Western District town, located 216km west of Melbourne, is a service centre for an irrigated farming district. Terang is noted for its horseracing facilities, early 20th-century architecture and wide tree-lined streets. Main AttractionsThe National Trust has classified much of the town, particularly the broad, oak-lined High St with its Gothic-style sandstone Presbyterian Church. The District Historical Museum houses some interesting memorabilia. The Lions Walking Track is 4.8km long and passes alongside National Trust-classified dry Lake Terang. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsNoorat, 6km north of Terang, is the birthplace of Alan Marshall, author of the Australian classic novel, I Can Jump Puddles. The Alan Marshall Walking Track leads to the summit of an extinct volcano with excellent views extending to the Grampians. Lake Keilambete, 4km NW, is said to have therapeutic properties, as it is 2.5 times saltier than the sea. Also worth visiting is the Ralph Illidge Wildlife Sanctuary, 17km south. latest stories
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The Court House, High St, Ph: (03) 5592 1984
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