Horsham
Population 13,300
Horsham is located on the banks of the Wimmera River and is the capital for the entire Grampians region.
Horsham is an ideal base for visiting the surrounding natural attractions, being centrally located to Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park, Little Desert National Park and the Northern Grampians. Be inspired by the rock climbers, as they test their skills on the world famous Mt Arapiles and capture the sunsets that can be seen on the vast flat plains of the Wimmera and the Northern Grampians.
One of the finest Golf courses outside metropolitan Melbourne is located in Horsham.
Activities and attractions
- Discover art and culture treasures at the renowned Horsham Regional Art Gallery on Wilson Street
- Tour the Wool Factory located on Golf Course Road – producer of some of the finest wool in Australia
- Relax in the picturesque Botanical Gardens on the banks of the Wimmera River
- Play a round or golf on one of country Victoria’s premier green course
- Drive to the summit of Mt Arapiles for a scenic perspective on the region or try your hand at rock climbing with one of the local guides
- Explore the beautiful Little Desert National Park and discover intriguing wildlife including the Mallee Fowl
- Fish the Wimmera River or one of the surrounding lakes.
Major events
- Wimmera Machinery Field Days – March
- Horsham Fishing Competition – Labour Day Weekend, March
- ‘Art is…’ Festival – March and April
- Horsham Golf Club Annual Tournament – September
- Horsham Agricultural Show – September or October
- Horsham Spring Garden Festival – October
- Spring Orchid Festival – October
- Horsham Racing Cup Carnival – October
- Awakenings Festival – October
How to get there
Horsham is 301 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and is approx a 3.5 hour drive. Travel by car via the Henty, Glenelg or Western Highways.
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