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Hamilton - Victoria
Hamilton is a thriving regional centre in the Southern Grampians with stunning gardens, well-preserved historic buildings and exciting street art. It is located 229 km west of Melbourne via Ballarat. A short drive from Hamilton, you can explore waterfalls and lava caves.
As you wander around the town centre, you can enjoy brightly coloured murals and exciting sculptures. There are also wonderful historic buildings, including the Court House, Post Office, Mechanics Institute, Churches, and lovely houses.
Wander around the Botanic Gardens, which has sweeping lawns, towering trees, and an ornamental lake. It is one of Victoria’s most intact 19th-century Botanical Gardens.
Lake Hamilton, surrounded by parkland, is popular for fishing, sailing, and walking and has a fantastic Adventure Playground.
Discover The Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum and the Hamilton Art Gallery while visiting Hamilton.
Attractions near Hamilton
Nigretta Falls is formed by the Wannon River cascading 25 metres down the rocky cliff. There is a viewing area at the top, and a short walk down a set of steps brings you to the base of the falls.
Byaduk Caves
Byaduk Caves were formed by lava flow from Mount Napier. There is a track on the surface to view the four caves, and you can climb into Harmans 1 to explore this incredible cave.
Wannon Falls is a punchbowl waterfall that plunges 30 metres over the edge of a basalt lava cliff and into the river below. The viewing platform is a short walk from the picnic area and carpark.
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