Heritage Trail
Yarriambiack in Victoria's north-west covers an area of some 7,326 square kilometres.
Famous for its wheat crops and sheep industry, the area also has a rich Aboriginal and colonial history.
Visitors to Yarriambiack are often astonished to discover the rich sights, sounds and heritage that the region has. Much of it carefully looked after and wonderfully displayed by various local groups and their differing museums. The Yarriambiack Heritage Trail provides visitors with a quick guide to five of these fascinating places and their collections.
You are encouraged to chat with locals at each museum, all of whom are passionate about history and heritage and will quickly share stories that will make the objects on display reveal their stories and come to life.
Hopetoun & District Historical Society
Hopetoun has a rich and astonishing history. Wool growing and later cropping, this is the story of the district. Visit three sites but two open regularly. The Lake Corrong Homestead was built in 1846 by Peter McGinnis. The Limestone Primary School houses our museum, archive and temporary exhibitions featuring an eclectic collection of heritage and memorabilia from the 1870s to the present day.
Phone #0413 232 614
Homestead: 88 Evelyn Street, Hopetoun VIC 3396
Open every Friday 9:30am - 12noon.
Admission charges apply.
Limestone Primary School: Corner Garrard & Hopetoun-Yaapeet Road, Hopetoun VIC 3396
Open by appointment.
Wheatlands Warracknabeal
If farming machinery is your fascination, this museum is a must see! With more than four galleries filled with farming machinery from across the world and through time, Wheatlands is a haven for people who love understanding how things work, want to learn more about agriculture and farming in Australian or just appreciate the ingenious ways innovative farmers have advanced machinery.
34 Henty Highway, Warracknabeal VIC 3393
Open Friday-Monday, 10am-12noon and 1pm-5pm.
Admission charges apply.
Phone #03 5389 1616 / #0437 393 876
www.warracknabealhistory.org.au
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Woods' Farming & Heritage Museum
Woods' Museum houses the vast varied collections of retired farmers John and Michael Woods', collected over three generations on a family farm.
Step back in time as you journey through a replica of Rupanyup's main street, onto faithfully presented 'Grandma's House' and 'Mum's House' and into the stunning collection of ball gowns, wedding dresses and much more.
109 Wimmera Highway, Rupanyup VIC 3388
Open daily 9am - 4pm.
Admission charges apply.
Group bookings by appointment.
Phone #0427 159 154
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Murtoa Stick Shed
The iconic nationally Heritage Listed Stick Shed was built in 1942 as an emergency grain store during World War 2, The Stick Shed (previously known as the Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store) is a testament to local ingenuity and Australia's 'can-do' attitude. This vast space, with its roof held high by 560 unmilled mountain ash timber poles, is a heritage listed building that is sometimes referred to as the 'Cathedral of Wimmera'.
1471 Wimmera Highway, Murtoa VIC 3390
Open daily 10am - 3pm.
Admission charges apply.
Group bookings by appointment.
Phone #0434 227 921.
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Murtoa Museum Precinct
Murtoa Museum Precinct is operated by the Murtoa and District Historical Society and includes four sites: the old Railway Water Tower, Concordia College, Concordia Bell Tower, and Murtoa Railway Station.
Each has its own fascinating history and all are within a few easy steps of one another. If your interest s railways, early district history, relics of a bygone era of make do, industry developments or the Lutheran faith there is something to interest visitors young and old.
1 Comyn Street, Murtoa VIC 3390
Open daily 12noon - 2pm or by appointment.
Admission charges apply.
Phone #03 5398 0100
www.murtoamuseum.com.au
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