Natimuk & Mount Arapiles

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The picturesque heritage town of Natimuk is situated under the shadow of the world famous rock climbing Mount Arapiles and has become a base for both climbers and artists and those inspired to explore their creative side.

The township of Natimuk is over 125 years old and many historic buildings still grace its main street. Natimuk, is situated 20 kilometres west of Horsham, 8 kilometres east of Mount Arapiles and south of the Little Desert National Park.

Natimuk is an ideal hub for an adventurer at heart ready to explore the region.

Natimuk and Mount Arapiles have so much more to offer.

The town is ever growing in popularity for its arts and cultural scene with antique and craft shops, and restored old buildings.

Although Natimuk is essentially a small and sleepy settlement in appearance, nearby Mount Arapiles draws a variety of visitors to the area which has given the town a slightly cosmopolitan gloss and has attracted artistic energy to the region.

Sky dancersThis hub of creative flair and artistry is reflected in the popularity of it's major biennial festival Nati Frinj (2009), and the quarterly Natimuk Farmers Market.

To see the latest contemporary art visit the Goat Gallery with its ever-changing exhibitions of local and regional artists, open on weekends or by appointment.

Learn about the history of the local region at the museum, now housed in the former courthouse.

Natimuk's Heritage Trail covers an eclectic range of historical sites and buildings. Step back in time and explore the old heritage township of Natimuk.

Getting To 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.

 

 

 

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