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Kaniva information and attractions

Introduction:

The small town of Kaniva is located in the far west of Victoria, 25 kilometres from the border with South Australia and on the main highway between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Kaniva's major thoroughfare is the Western Highway which is known as Commercial Street through the town centre, and it is lined with historic buildings and shopfronts. At the western end of the shopping precinct is the local visitor information centre and a large windmill which symbolises the town's use of its abundant underground water supply.

Just west of the town centre is a fauna and wetlands park where native animals including emus and kangaroos can be observed.

The Kaniva Car Museum hosts Australia's largest privately owned collection of Holden Monaros and Tonaros, plus car memorabilia. The Kaniva Historical Museum displays an extensive range of household items and farming relics from the local area.

 
Parks, gardens & trails:

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

Festivals & events:

Kaniva Car & Bike Show
Held at the Kaniva Recreation Reserve, it features displays of restored, racing and drag cars, dirt and road bikes, plus a market and entertainment for kids

Local tourist guides:

Kaniva
A guide to the town with information on attractions, events and accommodation
Walkabout - Kaniva
A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Regional touring guides:

West Wimmera Tourism
A visitors guide to this region covering the towns of Apsley, Edenhope, Goroke, Harrow and Kaniva, plus surrounding national parks and wetlands

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