Buloke on Baillie, premier accommodation & hospitality venue; the place to stay when visiting the region & its many attractions.
Horsham's premier accommodation and hospitality venue. The Buloke on Baillie is the place to stay when visiting Horsham, our staff look forward to welcoming you this beautiful region and its many attractions. We can also assist you in creating an itinerary that will ensure you get to see the best of Horsham and this part of Victoria, Australia.
Horsham.
Horsham lies 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 450 kilometres south east of Adelaide, on the main rail and road routes linking Victoria with Adelaide.
The Western Highway is the main artery through Horsham connecting Melbourne and Ballarat in the south-east and Adelaide in the north-west. There is also the Wimmera Highway which connects St Arnaud to the east, Naracoorte in the west and the Henty Highway connecting the south-western areas of Victoria such as Hamilton, Warrnambool and Portland, along with Warracknabeal and Mildura in the north.
Horsham is a lively city, centrally located in the Wimmera region, with excellent opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation. With its vibrant community and well kept streets, parks and river, it was declared Australia's Tidiest Town in 2001, and has been a runner up many times. You can enjoy the beautiful Botanic Gardens, designed by Guilfoyle, who laid out Melbourne's Botanic Gardens, and stroll amongst the ancient red gums lining the Wimmera River, running through the centre of town. This is a favourite spot for rowing, kayaking and canoeing, with picnic and BBQ areas. Visit the new Horsham Aquatic Centre, the centre consists of the following features: Indoor heated 8 lane 25 metre pool and leisure/program pool, gymnasium and recreation hall, creche/meeting room, kiosk and outdoor cafe, family and disabled-friendly change rooms. Located adjacent to and operated in conjunction with the Olympic size outdoor pool in Hamilton Street. Police Paddock is another good place to walk and observe local flora and bird life. Collect maps and flyers from the Horsham Visitor Information Centre. The Wool Factory is a unique, community based project, staffed by people with disabilities, producing some of the world's finest wool. Guided tours are available. See excellent exhibitions and the fine collection of Australian art and photography at Horsham Regional Art Gallery, and attend live music and theatre at Wesley Performing Arts Centre. The Makers Gallery is a focus for local arts and crafts practitioners. Horsham's beautiful 18 hole Golf Course is rated in the top 100 of Australia, with a professional shop and fine bistro. Horsham Racecourse also has excellent facilities and an exciting racing program. In the evening take in a movie at the three screen Centre Cinema, visit a disco or enjoy a meal at one of the many excellent hotels and restaurants. The warm dry climate is perfect for alfresco dining with a glass of fine wine from one of western Victoria's many wineries.
Horsham offers a superb base for exploring a region that offers scenic bushland, mountains and waterways. Wartook Valley and the Grampians are a picturesque short drive away, and the world mecca of rock climbing, Mount Arapiles, and the somewhat bohemian town of Natimuk are even closer, worth seeing for the wildflowers and dramatic scenery. Visit the picturesque spot where the Wimmera River flood plain meets The Little Desert, near Dimboola. Whatever you choose to do, you are assured a warm welcome in Horsham!
The Wimmera
When staying at Mercure Horsham, the beauty and mystery of the Grampians is on your doorstep. Best explored by foot, there are more than 160 kilometres of walking tracks ranging from short, easy walks, day long and overnight challenging expeditions.
The area is also rich in European pioneering history. Explore Troopers Creek in Roses Gap, Zumsteins in Wartook and Brim Springs in Brimpaen or why not explore Gulgurn Manja Shelter and Ngamadjidj Shelter in the Northern Grampians and to the west Billimina Shelter Loop and Manja Shelter.
Popular shorts walks within an one hour return include picturesque MacKenzie Falls. An excellent walk for wildflowers is Beehive Falls. One of the most photographed spots in the Grampians is The Balconies, and the panoramic views of the Wimmera plains from Mount Zero are spectacular.
For rugged rocky outcrops and magnificent views of the ranges explore Golton Gorge or Hollow Mountain walk. Both are an approximate two hour return trip.
For the more adventurous walkers try Mount Stapylton for the climb over Flat Rock and pass through the Amphitheatre. Briggs Bluff walk explores impressive cliffs and wind scoured caverns; and Asses Ears Mountain Range walk. All are approximately three hour return hikes.
Wildflowers are best seen during late winter through to summer. Wartook Valley is one of Australia's richest flora areas with over one thousand species - twenty of which are found nowhere else in the world.
The Grampians is also home to over 200 bird species and over 40 species of mammal have been recorded in the park including possums, echidnas, wallabies and kangaroos. Plus emus, lizards, deer and skinks- there's so much more!
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