Wycheproof - Places to See

Willandra Farm Museum

At the southern end of town, on the western side of the highway, is the Willandra Farm Museum with old farm machinery, a slab hut, blacksmith's shop, an old police station and school and local memorabilia. It is open weekends by prior arrangement, tel: (03) 5493 7227.

Just up the road is an old steam train and turntable on the eastern side of the highway.

Centenary Park
A little further north is Centenary Park, a pleasant place for a picnic or rest. There are bird aviaries, two log cabins (one displays historical furniture), a cock-and-log fence, barbecue and toilet facilities and a playground.

Two Heritage Buildings
At Broadway and O'Connor is the town's post office (1889). Turn into O'Connor St and you will come to a T-intersection. Across the road, in High St, is the old courthouse (both 1889). The latter is a simple Classical Revival design with effective cream brick detailing on the red-brick, gabled facade.

Mount Wycheproof
Turn right at the courthouse into High St and take the immediate left into Mount St. A side road will lead to the summit of Mount Wycheproof which, at 43 m, is said to be the smallest registered mountain in the world. Nonetheless there are fine views of the surrounding plains. Each year locals race each other to the top carrying a 60-kg bag of wheat without the help of straps or other artificial aids. Walking tracks traverse a flora and fauna park where there are emus and kangaroos.