Base yourself in Edenhope, whether you head north, south, east or west, we are approximately 30 minutes from some beautiful and diverse places. Visit world heritage caves, historic towns, ancient rocks and Silo Art.
West of Edenhope
A short drive from Edenhope will take you to Apsley. Enjoy nature at Newlands Bush-walk or head out to the beautiful Lake Bringalbert. Heading further east to Naracoorte are the World Heritage Naracoorte Cave and the Sheep's Back Museum. The Naracoorte Swimming Lake is a great place for families with free entry. Also check out the Geoffrey Carran red-tail cockatoo mural in Naracoorte and the Rowena Martinich mural in Apsley.
NB: You can not take fruit and vegetables across the border into SA and beware of the 30 minute behind time zone and that
A short drive from Edenhope will take you to Apsley. Enjoy nature at Newlands Bush-walk or head out to the beautiful Lake Bringalbert. Heading further east to Naracoorte are the World Heritage Naracoorte Cave and the Sheep's Back Museum. The Naracoorte Swimming Lake is a great place for families with free entry. Also check out the Geoffrey Carran red-tail cockatoo mural in Naracoorte and the Rowena Martinich mural in Apsley.
NB: You can not take fruit and vegetables across the border into SA and beware of the 30 minute behind time zone and that
North of Edenhope
Travel north for a pleasant drive to Lake Charlegrark, a popular spot for water sports, nearby is the Goroke Silo Art. Continue on through the Little Desert on the Kaniva - Edenhope sealed rd to Kaniva. Home to the Sheep Art Trail linking the Silo Art to the Wetlands and Fauna Park. Also worth a visit is the Kaniva Puppet Shop.
Travel north for a pleasant drive to Lake Charlegrark, a popular spot for water sports, nearby is the Goroke Silo Art. Continue on through the Little Desert on the Kaniva - Edenhope sealed rd to Kaniva. Home to the Sheep Art Trail linking the Silo Art to the Wetlands and Fauna Park. Also worth a visit is the Kaniva Puppet Shop.
South of Edenhope
Harrow is just a short drive from Edenhope. It is a historic town on the banks of the Glenelg River. The Harrow Discovery Centre and the historic Hermitage Hotel are well worth a visit. Many main street buildings are well maintained and make for a pleasant walk.
Baileys Rocks are a popular day trip - a series of ancient granite boulders in a dry creek bed within the northern section of Dergholm State Park. Nearby is Bilston's Tree, an 800 year old River Red Gum and the Pub in the Scrub (open 7 days) is renowned for its wood fired pizzas.
Harrow is just a short drive from Edenhope. It is a historic town on the banks of the Glenelg River. The Harrow Discovery Centre and the historic Hermitage Hotel are well worth a visit. Many main street buildings are well maintained and make for a pleasant walk.
Baileys Rocks are a popular day trip - a series of ancient granite boulders in a dry creek bed within the northern section of Dergholm State Park. Nearby is Bilston's Tree, an 800 year old River Red Gum and the Pub in the Scrub (open 7 days) is renowned for its wood fired pizzas.
For more details on West Wimmera, visit the WWSC Visit West Wimmera website.
Download the West Wimmera Touring Route created by Megan Macfarlane in conjunction with volunteers from around West Wimmera.
Download the West Wimmera Touring Route created by Megan Macfarlane in conjunction with volunteers from around West Wimmera.
