Rupanyup Memorial Park

Rupanyup Memorial Park, located at 89 Wimmera Highway in Rupanyup, Victoria 3388, offers a convenient and affordable stop for travellers, particularly those exploring the renowned Silo Art Trail. Situated beside a tranquil billabong, the park provides both powered and unpowered camping options.

Facilities:

The Memorial Park is equipped with essential facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. These include:

Amenities Block: Featuring toilets and showers. Note that there might be a small fee for hot showers
Dump Point: Available for caravan and campervan waste disposal.
BBQ Facilities: Free-to-use barbecues are on hand for cooking.
Picnic Tables: Scattered throughout the park for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Playground: A fenced playground is available, making it suitable for families with children.
Water Access: Drinking water is accessible at the park.
Walking Track: A walking track borders the billabong, providing a pleasant stroll and easy access into the town centre.

The park is set amidst native trees and shrubs, offering a pleasant environment and pets are generally welcome.

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:

Rupanyup Memorial Park is strategically located for exploring local attractions, primarily those that are part of the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art Trail.

Rupanyup Silo Art: Located on Gibson Street, the Rupanyup silos are just a short distance from the Memorial Park. You can easily walk to the silos from the park, likely within 5-10 minutes, via the walking track or local streets.
Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum: Situated at 109 Wimmera Highway, this museum is also very close to the park, often described as being next door or a very short walk away.
Silo Art Trail: Rupanyup is the southernmost point of the major Silo Art Trail, which stretches approximately 200 kilometres. The park serves as an excellent base for day trips to view the other silo artworks in nearby towns such as Sheep Hills, Brim, Rosebery, Lascelles, and Patchewollock. The distance to these depends on the specific town along the trail, requiring driving for exploration of the full trail.
Jack's Track: A 3.4 km walking loop through local bushland and wetlands, Jack's Track starts near the Silo Art, making it easily accessible from the Memorial Park.

The park's location on the Wimmera Highway also provides relatively easy access to other regional centres and attractions, though distances would be greater. For example, Horsham is a larger town approximately 45-50 kilometres to the west, offering additional services and attractions.

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