Guidebook for Murtoa
Food Scene
Railway Hotel
2 Comyn StThe railway hotel is the local pub. It offers meals dinner from Wednesday to Saturday.
Great spot for a quick lunch, or indulge with one of the many delicious cakes and desserts on offer, while relaxing with a barista made coffee.
Cafe Marma
24 McDonald StGreat spot for a quick lunch, or indulge with one of the many delicious cakes and desserts on offer, while relaxing with a barista made coffee.
Open 7 days a week, from 6.30am till 8pm winter and 9pm summer. Grab all your favourites from fish n chips, pizzas, burgers, freshly made sandwiches, homemade pies and sausage rolls or just grab yourself a cuppa and a cake, it has it all.
Cafe
Open 7 days a week, from 6.30am till 8pm winter and 9pm summer. Grab all your favourites from fish n chips, pizzas, burgers, freshly made sandwiches, homemade pies and sausage rolls or just grab yourself a cuppa and a cake, it has it all.
Sightseeing
Murtoa stick shed was constructed in 1941 as a solution for grain storage during the world war ll. The shed is about 270 metres long and 60 metres wide, and 19 metres high. It is constucted from 560 unmilled poles, which support the corrugated iron roof. The shed was used to store grain till 1989, and is now No. 101 on the Australian heritage list. This monumental structure is the largest surviving in Victoria based on vernacular principles and materials, as well as being the largest one of its type still standing in Victoria.
Murtoa Stick Shed
1465 Wimmera HwyMurtoa stick shed was constructed in 1941 as a solution for grain storage during the world war ll. The shed is about 270 metres long and 60 metres wide, and 19 metres high. It is constucted from 560 unmilled poles, which support the corrugated iron roof. The shed was used to store grain till 1989, and is now No. 101 on the Australian heritage list. This monumental structure is the largest surviving in Victoria based on vernacular principles and materials, as well as being the largest one of its type still standing in Victoria.
A great display of old and historical household items and farming equipement.
Wood’s Farming and Heritage Museum
109 Wimmera HwyA great display of old and historical household items and farming equipement.
The 1886 Railway water tower houses 3 floors of local artefacts and the famous James Hill taxidermy collection of over 500 birds, eggs, and mammals which is over 100 years old.
Murtoa Water Tower Museum ****OPEN BY REQUEST ANYTIME
1 Comyn StThe 1886 Railway water tower houses 3 floors of local artefacts and the famous James Hill taxidermy collection of over 500 birds, eggs, and mammals which is over 100 years old.
Art du silo de Rupanyup
1 Gibson St Only 10 minutes drive from Murtoa.
Start or end your Silo Art Trail here. Just don't forget to see it just after sun set, the light show is spectacular.
Murtoa Silo Art
Start or end your Silo Art Trail here. Just don't forget to see it just after sun set, the light show is spectacular.
Parks & Nature
The Barrabool Flora and Fauna bush reserve is great for bush walking and bird watching. It is close to the Wimmera river.
Barrabool Nature Conservation Reserve
The Barrabool Flora and Fauna bush reserve is great for bush walking and bird watching. It is close to the Wimmera river.
Essentials
This great little supermarket has all the essentials you will need. From fruit, vegetables, fresh meat, and general grocery items.
IGA X-press
20 McDonald StThis great little supermarket has all the essentials you will need. From fruit, vegetables, fresh meat, and general grocery items.
Murtoa Community Pharmacy
28 Marma StFor all you pharmaceutial needs.
Post office and newsagency all in one, with great service and a friendly smile.
Australia Post - Murtoa LPO
58 McDonald StPost office and newsagency all in one, with great service and a friendly smile.