Penshurst Botanical Gardens in Spring

Penshurst Vic 3289 (Pop 500)

Penshurst is a Grampians service centre 276 km west of Melbourne. It is located on the Hamilton Hwy at the foot of an extinct volcano, Mt Rouse (360 m). Penshurst is a charming historic village with a number of restored heritage buildings and good tourism facilities. The picturesque surrounding country consists of pastoral, agricultural and dairy farms. Mt Napier State Park is nearby. Country & Western weekend (Feb), Agricultural Show (Dec).

Accommodation: Penshurst has a hotel, motel and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Lonsdale St, Hamilton. Tel (03) 5572 3746 or 1800 807 056.