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Stawell Historical Society

Northern Grampians Shire — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:33:43 +0000

Stawell Historical Society

Stawell is located on the Western Highway approximately 240 km north-west of Melbourne (the Capital of Victoria, Australia). It is the western-most part of the Victorian Goldfields, alluvial gold having been discovered there, at ‘Pleasant Creek’, in 1853 and quartz gold, at ‘The Reefs’, in about 1856. The Stawell Historical Society, in the Northern Grampians Shire, Victoria, Australia, is located in the original 1860 Pleasant Creek Court House, Longfield Street, Stawell.

The Museum has many items and photographs of historical interest covering the Stawell area, and we regularly mount exhibitions about particular aspects of our history. Please contact us for details about our current exhibits.

The museum is open 11.00 am to 4.00 pm Wednesday and Thursday
Open at other times by prior arrangement
Special arrangements are made for school and other groups

The Museum is not open on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day

Contact Details:

Phone: 5358 3789

Address: Western Highway, Stawell

shsinc@netconnect.com.au

www.silversmith.com.au

Inika Imports

Northern Grampians Shire — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:27:27 +0000

Inika Imports

Described by our friends and associates as “gift heaven” this small business operation began in 2008. Our products are sourced mainly from Bali, other parts of Indonesia, Vietnam, India, China and Mexico.

Inika Imports specialises in vast range of Balinese décor. Home wares and furniture; made from banana leaf, water hyacinth and cane rattan, wicker furniture, and a recycled timber furniture made from old Indonesian fishing boats. Jewellery includes; crystal, beaded, shell and sterling silver. Table ware; cushions, placemats, table runners, food trays, bowls, candle holders, spiritual sky incense and perfume. Art work and paintings, lighting, stone and cast statues, pots and urns, water fountains timber carvings, mirrors, wall plaques, photo frames, Balinese flags, boxes, handicrafts, sarongs, fabrics and giftware.

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 1099

Address: 99 Main Street, Stawell

www.rggcc.com/inika/

Grampians Wedding Directory

Northern Grampians Shire — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:18:49 +0000

Grampians Wedding Directory

The Grampians Pyrenees, in Western Victoria, is one of Australia’s most beautiful wedding destinations any time of the year. The region is home to picturesque villages like Halls Gap, Dunkeld, Great Western and Moonambel, and major centres like Hamilton, Stawell, Ararat and Horsham.

From award-winning food, wine, restaurants and accommodation, to historical homesteads, wineries and the famous Grampians National Park – our region has all the elements for a stunning rural wedding. With towering mountain ranges and rambling vineyards to magnificent waterfalls and golden farmlands, the natural backdrops are breathtaking.

The Grampians Wedding Directory links local and visiting bridal couples to our top quality reception and ceremony spaces, photographers, celebrants, hair and beauty professionals, romantic and group accommodation and much more. It’s also a portal for the region’s wedding industry, showcasing the latest news, tips, competitions and real weddings.

Contact Details
beth@grampiansweddingdirectory.com.au

www.grampiansweddingdirectory.com.au

Waack’s Bakery

Northern Grampians Shire — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:59:51 +0000

Waack’s bake a large range of fresh products each day with a focus on producing innovative quality products. They have developed a large range of of wow products including Lamb Shank In Red Wine, Cream Mocca Rings and of course who could forget Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice. All product are made with the freshest ingredients and our recipes are tried and tested.

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 1238

Address: 56 Main Street, Stawell

New Hong Kong Chinese & Malaysian Restaurant

Northern Grampians Shire — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:07:18 +0000

Traditional Cantonese and Malaysian cuisine located on Stawell’s lovely Main Street. Choice of banquet or a la carte menu. Open for lunch Tuesday – Saturday and dinner Tuesday – Sunday.
Smorgasboard every Friday & Sunday night. Take away and home delivery available. BYO restaurant.

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 1005

96 Main Street
Stawell

Goldfields Restaurant

Northern Grampians Shire — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:47:43 +0000

The Goldfields Restaurant is a highly respected, fully licensed restaurant offering classic “Aussie fare” and is open from 6:30pm 5 nights per week (Closed Sunday/Monday nights). With an ambiance that suits any occasion with its beautiful timber floors and ceilings, you can find the perfect spot beside a roaring fire in the middle of winter, or propping-up the guest bar enjoying a selection of some of the best wines from the region.

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 2911

Address: 7-9 Western Hwy, Stawell

goldfields.stawell@gmail.com

www.comfortinngoldfields.com.au

The Quarry

Northern Grampians Shire — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:03:25 +0000

In the centre of Halls Gap, the heart of the Grampians, Leigh & Steve invite you to join them for a memorable dining experience, in a tranquil setting on the banks of the picturesque Stony Creek, whilst taking in the breathtaking views of the magnificent Grampians sandstone peaks.

Our food is an expertly and lovingly prepare mouth watering a la carte cuisine, this combined with quality service and affordable prices makes the Quarry Restaurant the best place to dine in the Grampians.

A Fully licensed bar with an extensive wine list including many local wines, coupled with candle light ambience and alfresco dining with warm friendly service, keeps our guests coming back for more.

Allow us the pleasure of catering for your Wedding, Reception, Conference, Bus Tour, Cocktail Party, Birthday or Special occasion.

To avoid disappointment please make a reservation

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5356 4858

Address: Stony Creek, Grampians Road, Halls Gap

info@quarryrestaurant.net.au

www.quarryrestaurant.com.au

Kookaburra Bar & Bistro

Northern Grampians Shire — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:52:50 +0000

October 20th 2009 marked our 30th year. We have learned to swing with the trends and now feature an `eat early meal deal’ and easy eating list. Our menu still features classic old favourites, alongside tantalizing international fare that the weary traveller and locals alike recognize for their intensity of flavour, freshness. presentation and excellent value for money .

The Kookaburra has a `General Licence’ with beer on tap and takeaway liquor at retail price— items for sale are as per our table wine/beer list. We are proud to offer a wide selection of our famous Grampians Region wines, some of which can also be bought by the glass at the table or in the lounge.

Ours is a personal commitment to a personal business and we would love to have the opportunity to recharge your palate and give you an exciting culinary experience that will linger with you for some time.

Dinner from 6pm Tues – Sun Lunch on Sunday 12 till 3pm
(Closed Mondays )

Beer Garden & Lounge open 5pm, 4 beers on tap at pub prices

Takeaway Liquor Sales

Enjoy our relaxed ambience and authentic food prepared with love.
The menu has `something for everyone’

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 2911 – The phone is answered after 2pm Tue—Sat and from 12 noon on Sunday (closed Mondays)

Address: 125-127 Grampians Road, Halls Gap

www.kookaburrabarbistro.com.au

Diamond House Heritage Restaurant

Northern Grampians Shire — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:40:09 +0000

One of the oldest houses in Stawell, and certainly one of the most distinctive and unusual, sitting on the corner of Prince and Seaby Streets is the Diamond House.

Mr John Hearne, at age 55 first began construction of the Diamond House in 1866 and finished it in 1868. At the time Mr Hearne who was said to have had interests in some of the mining claims at the foot of Big Hill, lived with his wife in a small skillion on this block. He showed considerable skill and patience to carry out the construction of the building, due to the accurate planning needed to correctly create the diamond effect you see on the side of this flat-roofed house.

The main diamonds, which are made from brown stones and white quartz gathered from Church Hill across the road are surrounded by two inch wooden slats, on the corners of which are smaller diamonds. The stones had to be carefully cut and fitted to maintain the uniformity which has been standing for 140 years, a great achievement considering that it is said that no nails were used in its creation. After the Deaths of Mr and Mrs Hearne in 1889 and 1896, the Diamond House was sold as a private residence and has seen its fair share of owners and tenants in its time.

As a private residence it was particularly comfortable, cool in summer and warm in winter. Other then a private residence, it has seen its days as a wine saloon, a confectioner’s shop, a technical school for mining science and has even, for a time, been a meeting hall for the Seven Day Adventists.

In 1982 the Diamond House became part of the Diamond House Restaurant, with the original stonework remaining untouched. It has long been an object of interest for locals and tourists alike, and will continue to be for many years to come.

Contact Details

Phone: 03 5358 3366

Address: 24 Seaby St, Stawell

diamondhouse3@bigpond.com

www.diamondhousestawell.com.au

Grampians Adventure Golf

Northern Grampians Shire — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:32:31 +0000

Fast becoming recognised as the best in Australia, this 18 hole course is set on 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Two mini mountains form the centre of the course from which six waterfalls and streams meander around, over and under the greens. Themed around the magnificent Grampians mountains in Victoria, many of the holes are named after popular tourist icons. i.e the 7th hole is ‘The Grand Canyon’, The 18th is “The Pinnacle” and the 10th is the “Nerve Test”.

The Management and Staff at Grampians Adventure Golf are committed to offering our patrons a real value for money experience and we are sure that your time at Grampians Adventure Golf will be full of fun and entertainment. Have Mountains of Fun at Grampians Adventure Golf!

Construction of a unique course designed and built to provide fun and entertainment for all age groups, and to complement our natural environment took just over twelve months to complete.

Set on one hectare in Halls Gap, in the heart of the magnificent Grampians National Park, Grampians Adventure Golf is an 18 hole course themed around some of the more popular local icons such as Mt William, The Pinnacle and the Grand Canyon to name just a few.

Six waterfalls and stream cascade over, under and around two small mountains to make up just some of the challenges and obstacles that players must overcome. Apart from playing the game on a meticulously kept course, the experience of travelling though the beautifully landscaped gardens with so many different plant types, and the ambience that the waterfalls, streams and ponds create, our customers are given an experience that is a pure delight.

The course is based around the Grampians National Park, over 50,000 tonnes of locally sourced rock was brought in to build mini mountains, waterfalls, streams and ponds to complement the environment. There are over 2000 plants throughout the course, many indigenous to our area used to create a totally unique Adventure Golf course.