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
Bennett's Bakery
52 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1024 |
Cheryle's Coffee Blitz
58 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1322 |
Edenhope Takeaway
53 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1253 |
Lake Wallace Hotel
46 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1191 |
PLACES TO STAY
Edenhope Motor Inn
157 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1369 |
Higgelty Piggelty Bed & Breakfast
3 Langford Street |
Ph 03 5585 1248 |
Lake Wallace Caravan Park
Lake Street |
Ph 03 5585 1659 |
Lake Wallace Hotel
46 Elizabeth Street |
Ph 03 5585 1191 |
The Plover Inn Farmstay B&B
1403 Patyah Road, Patyah |
Ph 03 5586 5268 |
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 Edenhope Library and Edenhope Visitor Information Centre.
- Sporting: Bowls, tennis, football, netball, cricket, Pony Club and Kowree Sports Centre, swimming pool and gymnasium.
- 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
