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Local Attractions

Murtoa Stick Shed

https://www.thestickshed.com.au/ Murtoa Stick Shed (25 min drive from The Shack) is the only remaining emergency grain store built during World War Two. This structure is an enduring testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian wheat industry. The Murtoa Stick Shed’s ghostly unmilled tall timber poles and central aisle draw the eye upward towards the roof as light spills into the space through skylights as if through a stained-glass window. It is magnificent. Please check the website for opening times.

Murtoa Stick Shed

1465 Wimmera Hwy

https://www.thestickshed.com.au/ Murtoa Stick Shed (25 min drive from The Shack) is the only remaining emergency grain store built during World War Two. This structure is an enduring testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian wheat industry. The Murtoa Stick Shed’s ghostly unmilled tall timber poles and central aisle draw the eye upward towards the roof as light spills into the space through skylights as if through a stained-glass window. It is magnificent. Please check the website for opening times.

Pink Lake

A 35 minute drive from The Shack, Pink Lake is a small, circular, salty pink lake on the Western Highway just north of Dimboola. Beautiful to see at sunrise or sunset. Easily viewed from the rest stop by the highway, or a short walk down a path to the edge of the lake. The pink colour of the water comes from a pigment secreted by microscopic algae. The intensity of the pink varies with the amount of water in the lake. When the lake is drier more light is reflected from the white crystallized salt reducing the impact of the pink.

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Pink Lake

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A 35 minute drive from The Shack, Pink Lake is a small, circular, salty pink lake on the Western Highway just north of Dimboola. Beautiful to see at sunrise or sunset. Easily viewed from the rest stop by the highway, or a short walk down a path to the edge of the lake. The pink colour of the water comes from a pigment secreted by microscopic algae. The intensity of the pink varies with the amount of water in the lake. When the lake is drier more light is reflected from the white crystallized salt reducing the impact of the pink.

GrainCorp Brim Silo Art

http://siloarttrail.com/home/#other-attractions The Silo Art Trail is Australia’s largest outdoor gallery. The trail stretches over 200 kilometres, linking Brim with neighbouring towns Lascelles, Patchewollock, Rosebery, Rupanyup and Sheep Hills. The project saw a team of renowned artists from Australia and across the world visit the region, meet the locals and transform each grain silo into an epic work of art; each one telling a unique story about the host town. The Shack to Rupanyup: 35 minutes Rupanyup to Sheep Hills: 25 minutes Sheep Hills to Brim: 25 minutes Brim to Rosebery: 20 minutes Rosebery to Lascelles: 25 minutes Lascelles to Patchewollock: 35 minutes Patchewollock to The Shack: 1 hr 50 minutes

GrainCorp Brim Silo Art

1991 Henty Hwy

http://siloarttrail.com/home/#other-attractions The Silo Art Trail is Australia’s largest outdoor gallery. The trail stretches over 200 kilometres, linking Brim with neighbouring towns Lascelles, Patchewollock, Rosebery, Rupanyup and Sheep Hills. The project saw a team of renowned artists from Australia and across the world visit the region, meet the locals and transform each grain silo into an epic work of art; each one telling a unique story about the host town. The Shack to Rupanyup: 35 minutes Rupanyup to Sheep Hills: 25 minutes Sheep Hills to Brim: 25 minutes Brim to Rosebery: 20 minutes Rosebery to Lascelles: 25 minutes Lascelles to Patchewollock: 35 minutes Patchewollock to The Shack: 1 hr 50 minutes

Mount Arapiles

Mount Arapiles is a rock formation that rises about 140 metres (460 ft) above the Wimmera plains in Arapiles. It is a 35 minute drive from The Shack and 10 kilometres west of the town of Natimuk . Arapiles is a very popular destination for rock climbers due to the quantity and quality of climbs. It is one of the premier climbing sites in Australia along with the nearby Grampians. The Wotjobaluk name for the formation is Djurid.

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Mount Arapiles

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Mount Arapiles is a rock formation that rises about 140 metres (460 ft) above the Wimmera plains in Arapiles. It is a 35 minute drive from The Shack and 10 kilometres west of the town of Natimuk . Arapiles is a very popular destination for rock climbers due to the quantity and quality of climbs. It is one of the premier climbing sites in Australia along with the nearby Grampians. The Wotjobaluk name for the formation is Djurid.

Little Desert National Park

Situated south of Nhill (and a 35 minute drive from The Shack), the Little Desert National Park offers a wide variety of activities for the nature enthusiast with an abundance of flora and fauna. It is the second largest national park in Victoria. The Little Desert National Park has so much to see and do. Whether you're interested in bush walking, 4WD, dirt bike riding, horticulture, or simply seeing animals in their natural habitat, this National Park has it all. For the avid bird watcher, personalised ‘Birding’ Tours can booked through the Little Desert Nature Lodge (03) 5391 5232.

Little Desert National Park

Horseshoe Bend Road

Situated south of Nhill (and a 35 minute drive from The Shack), the Little Desert National Park offers a wide variety of activities for the nature enthusiast with an abundance of flora and fauna. It is the second largest national park in Victoria. The Little Desert National Park has so much to see and do. Whether you're interested in bush walking, 4WD, dirt bike riding, horticulture, or simply seeing animals in their natural habitat, this National Park has it all. For the avid bird watcher, personalised ‘Birding’ Tours can booked through the Little Desert Nature Lodge (03) 5391 5232.