Hamilton

Population 9250

Hamilton is surrounded by a beautiful landscape including extinct volcanoes and impressive waterfalls and is dominated by the spectacular Grampians mountain range.

Hamilton has excellent shopping, impressive architecture, an outstanding art gallery and stunning botanic gardens.

Activities and attractions

Discover the creations on show at the Hamilton Art Gallery on Brown Street
Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens at the corner of Thompson and French streets
View the spectacular Wannon and Nigretta Falls along the Glenelg Highway
Explore the Volcanic Trail
Enjoy fishing and water sports at Lake Hamilton or the nearby Rocklands Reservoir
Discover aviation history at the Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum on Ballarat Road
Learn about the local wool industry at the Big Woolbales on Coleraine Road

Major events

Green Triangle Beef Expo – February
Promenade of Sacred Music – April
Hamilton Cup Carnival – April
Sheepvention – August
Hamilton Rotary Art Show – October

How to get there
Hamilton is 285 kilometres west of Melbourne and is about a 3.5hour drive. Travel by car via the Henty, Glenelg or Hamilton highways.