Things to Do in Horsham Victoria

Horsham Victoria is the largest city in western Victoria with a vibrant shopping precinct, art and culture scene as well as some of Australia's finest golf courses.  Visitors always enjoy fine dining and get a great cup of coffee. 

The finest wool in the world comes from our region and the current record holder is the Horsham Wool Factory. This centre is well worth a visit. On your way back into town spend some time at the Botanic Gardens, designed by Sir William Guilfoyle, who was the curator at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne.

You can enjoy the beautiful Botanic Gardens, designed by Guilfoyle, who laid out Melbourne's Botanic Gardens, and stroll amongst the ancient red gums lining the Wimmera River, running through the centre of town. This is a favourite spot for rowing, kayaking and canoeing, with picnic and BBQ areas.

In normal seasons the region boasts many fine lakes and a Wimmera River system and is extremely popular with fishing, boating, swimming and water enthusiasts. Anglers are well catered for, in and around Horsham, with a large variety of fishing opportunities all year round. Species such as Brown and Rainbow Trout, Redfin, Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Catfish, Silver Perch and Yabbies are all abundant in the Wimmera's many beautiful waterways (Taylors Lake, The Wimmera River, Lake Wartook, Tooloondo Reservoir and Rocklands Reservoir). In March the Fishing Competition draws visitors from interstate to the banks of the Wimmera River.

Visit the new Horsham Aquatic Centre, the centre comprise of the following features: Indoor heated 8 lane 25 metre pool and leisure/program pool, gymnasium and recreation hall, creche/meeting room, kiosk and outdoor cafe, family and disabled-friendly change rooms. Located adjacent to and operated in conjunction with the Olympic size outdoor pool in Hamilton Street.

The Horsham Regional Art Gallery host some very important exhibitions from time to time and is well recognised. The Gallery has state-of-the-arts facilities and is housed in a late 1930's Art Deco complex, which includes the Town Hall.

Wesley Performing Arts Centre was developed by the community and boasts perfect acoustics for music and theatre performances. Live performances are also held at the Town Hall and Sawyer Park Sound Shell. Collect a program from the Horsham Visitor Information Centre.