Horsham is the largest city in the Wimmera wheat growing and sheep grazing district in western Victoria. It is located between Stawell and Dimboola, on the main highway linking Melbourne and Adelaide.

Set on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham features a large commercial centre that lies mainly between Firebrace Street and Darlot Street. The city includes an art gallery, botanical gardens and several attractive parks along the river. Weir Park, at the western end of town is a popular spot, named after the weir which spans the Wimmera River at this point and also features a boat ramp.

Surrounding Horsham are vast wheat fields, pastoral land, and colourful fields of wildflowers. To the south-east, along the Western Highway, are the Wimmera Lakes which form part of the Wimmera-Mallee irrigation system. Green Lake offers a swimming beach and boat ramp, but is not always full of water.

Horsham is a handy base to explore the region's nearby natural attractions which include the Grampians National Park, the Little Desert National Park, and Mount Arapiles which is located 35 kilometres west of Horsham via Natimuk and is widely regarded as one of the top rock climbing areas in Australia.

	Horsham Regional Art Gallery Housed in a 1930s Art Deco building, the gallery possesses excellent collections of Australian art and photography and presents a varied program of temporary exhibitions
	Horsham Town Hall Built in 1939, this venue hosts concerts, shows and productions. Plans are in place to redevelop the site into a combined performing arts and function centre

	Black Range State Park Features rugged and spectacular bushland, bordering the Rocklands Reservoir which offers various water based activities
	Grampians National Park Renowned for rugged mountain ranges and stunning wildflower displays, it features creeks, lakes, waterfalls, bushwalking tracks and spectacular lookouts
	Horsham Botanic Gardens Established in 1878 on a 16 hectare site along the northern side of the Wimmera River, it consists of formal gardens, wetlands, shaded lawns, woodlands, a lake and recreational facilities
	Little Desert National Park A desert in name only, this arid park comes to life between late winter and early summer with blossoms and wildflowers

	Art Is... A contemporary themed arts festival including music, performances and workshops
	Awakenings Festival Australia's only regional disability arts festival with workshops, a film festival, live performances, art exhibitions and a street fair
	Horsham Country Music Festival Held on the banks of the Wimmera River, the festival features country music, dancing an entertainment
	Wimmera Machinery Field Days Showcasing the latest developments in agricultural machinery and equipment together with exhibits of clothing, art and craft, leisure and fashion parades

Visit Horsham Information for visitors to Horsham including attractions, events, shopping, dining and maps

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