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Stawell is the closest large town to the Grampians National Park and the park's tourist village of Halls Gap, making it an ideal base to explore the natural attractions in the area.
Stawell had a rich gold mining history during the Victorian Gold Rush days from the mid 1800s. Mining ceased in 1920, but in the early 1980s the Magdala Mine opened and is still operating as Victoria's largest gold mine.
Stawell features a number of historic buildings, including several churches, the town hall and the post office which dates back to the 1870s. Places of interest in town include the Pioneers Memorial at the Big Hill lookout which provides fine views over the town centre and surrounding countryside, Caspers World In Miniature tourist park which consists of scaled down models of landmarks and items of culture from around the world, and Central Park which is home to the Stawell Gift - one of Australia's most famous and prestigious footraces.
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Grampians National Park
Renowned for rugged mountain ranges and stunning wildflower displays, it features creeks, lakes, waterfalls, bushwalking tracks and spectacular lookouts |
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Stawell Gift
A professional athletics meeting with a large number of events over three days, combined with a carnival featuring a fashion parade, live music and children's entertainment |
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Walkabout - Stawell
A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see |
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