There is history around every corner in Coleraine for those who are eager to learn its fascinating past. It is one of the oldest country towns in Victoria with a settled history dating back almost 200 years. In fact, the local cricket club claims to be the second-oldest continuously playing cricket club in the world.
Local Tips:
- The Peter Francis Points Arboretum is home to over 500 species of eucalypt. It is also Australia’s official Eucalypt Collection and is an essential attraction for any nature-lover visiting Coleraine.
- Visit Glenelg Fine Chocolates for handmade German-style continental chocolates and other sweet treats.
- Relive the nostalgia of early rail travel at the Coleraine Information Centre.
- Konongwootong Reservoir, north of Coleraine, is recognised for its indigenous heritage and is a popular site for fishing, walking and bird watching.
