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.

Horsham features a large commercial centre that lines much of Firebrace Street and extends into adjoining streets. The Horsham Plaza Shopping Centre can be found at the junction of Darlot Street and Wilson Street. Also located within the town centre are a number of cultural attractions including the Horsham Art Gallery which specialises in Australian photography, and several performing arts venues.

There are several attractive parks and gardens in Horsham. At the top end of Darlot Street is May Park with its distinctive palm trees, manicured lawns, playground and BBQ shelters. The Horsham Botanic Gardens, towards the southern end of Firebrace Street, were designed by William Guilfoyle, the curator of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, and established in 1873.

The Wimmera River flows through the southern end of Horsham, with the only road crossing in town being the twin bridges of the Western Highway. Parkland and ancient red gums line much of the river, and there are several boat ramps and picnic areas. At the end of Baillie Street is a native grass reserve which overlooks the river in Horsham's eastern fringe. To the west, stroll or pedal along the scenic Lawrie Rudolph Walk as it follows the path of the Wimmera River along its northern bank. Points of interest along the way include a major major war memorial, a sound shell, Apex Island which can be accessed via a footbridge, several boat ramps and picnic areas. Towards the western end of Barnes Boulevard are the extensive lawns of Weir Park where a weir has been built across the river. On the downstream side of the weir are walking tracks and a boardwalk through the surrounding wetlands.

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, on the southern side of the highway, has a picnic area overlooking the lake and includes a boat ramp, jetty and swimming beach. Taylors Lake, a few kilometres north of the highway, is a recreational lake suitable for fishing, boating and swimming.

Horsham is a handy base to explore the region's nearby natural attractions. The northern extremity of the Grampians National Park is located 25 kilometres south-east of Horsham, while the the Little Desert National Park can be accessed via a number of small towns to the west and north-west. Mount Arapiles, less than 35 kilometres west of Horsham via Natimuk, is widely regarded as one of the top rock climbing areas in Australia and is also a great location for bushwalking and camping.

	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
	Wesley Performing Arts Centre Located in the former Wesley Church, the venue offers an intimate performance space which hosts a diverse program of shows

	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
	Horsham Show A traditional agricultural show with family entertainment, competitions and exhibitions
	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

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