Edenhope

Edenhope is the administrative hub of the West Wimmera. Built on the banks of Lake Wallace, it is a thriving district with a population of around 1000. You will be fascinated with Edenhope and the surrounding areas which are dotted with chains of wetlands, lakes and majestic Red Gums. Lake Wallace has been known for great fishing from bank or boat and is stocked with Redfin and Trout.

* Seasonal water permitting.

Many varieties of birds and parrots including the extremely rare Red-tailed Black Cockatoo can be seen around Edenhope and the district.

At the former Court House (circa 1878) you will see the manner in which prisoners were brought before the Judge in the last one hundred years. The Magistrate’s Bench, Prisoners Dock, the Pews and the Public Gallery have been preserved in immaculate condition. With a pretty cottage garden surrounding the building it is now home for the Visitor Information Centre. Old lock-up c1860 now houses historical information and memorabilia.

Be sure to visit the Back Swamp, diagonally opposite the Old Court House, habitat of abundant bird life which can be viewed from the birdhide and birdwalk 5km relaxing walk.

Did you know that it was on the banks of Lake Wallace in the 1860’s that local Aboriginal station workers were trained in the art of batting, bowling and the fundamentals of cricket? A Cairn, along with an information bay, honouring this elite team who became the first Australian International Touring Cricket Team in 1868, is erected on the Edenhope College oval where you can read their fascinating story.

PLACES TO EAT

Facilities

Shopping Centre: Busy Elizabeth Street has undergone a streetscape upgrade and offers a wide range of retail and antique shops, food outlets, post office, pharmacy, EFTPOS facilities, ATM at Bendigo Bank and public amenities.

Service Stations: Food, petrol, LPG and repairs.

Hospital and Medical Services: Public hospital, doctor, maternal and child health centre, auxiliary health services.

Internet and email access at the library and Edenhope Visitor Information Centre.

Sporting: Bowls, tennis, football, netball, cricket, Pony Club, swimming pool & skate park.

Golf Course: 18 Hole grass greens with watered fairways, set adjacent to natural bushland. City course in the country. Fully licensed. Contact Edenhope Golf Club on 03 5585 1139 for event details.

Public Toilets: Elizabeth Street and adjacent to Lake Wallace.

Things to do

Wetlands and Watersports at Lake Wallace in season water permitting

Antiques for all tastes

Henley on Lake Wallace’ Festival

Have fun at a country race meeting

Aboriginal Cricket Cairn

Wander through the Flora Reserve

Walk around Lake Wallace track