Barry of the Bush
Local poet 'Barry of the Bush' reads his poetry at the store on some evenings, tel: (03) 5354 2575.
Tourist Information
Tourist information concerning the general area is obtainable from the Stawell Visitors' Centre, tel: (03) 5358 2314 or free-call: (1800) 246 880. Information on Grampians National Park is available from the National Park Visitors' Centre, tel: (03) 5356 4381.
In the Town
There are toilets, a playground and picnic-barbecue facilities at the town oval. The Nanette Bourke studio at 'Mirrabooka' on Greenacres Rd has modern paintings and linocuts for sale, tel: (03) 5353 5600.
Jallukar State Forest
Nearby Jallukar State Forest contains plenty of wildlife and some old shafts and mullock heaps from the old Londonderry goldfield. To get there head north on the road to Pomonal for about 5 km and turn right onto the dirt road.
The 'Nook' has an abundance of native wildflowers and orchids at various times of the year. If you are interested in such things proceed north on the Pomonal Rd for 1 km then turn left up Moyston West Rd. The Nook is located to the right, 2 km along this road.
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