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Hamilton Vic 3300
(Pop 10 900)
Hamilton is a significant rural centre between the Grampians and Great Ocean Road. Located 320 km west of Melbourne and in the heart of sheep grazing country, Hamilton dubs itself 'Wool Capital of the World'. European pastoral settlement began in 1830s and by 1860s Hamilton was Victoria's only important township with neither mining nor a port. Its role as a service centre with transport and commercial services remains its main focus today together with dairy products, engineering & sawmilling. Beef Expo (Feb), Hamilton Cup (Apr), Wool Heritage Week (July).
Accommodation:
Hamilton has 8 motels, half a dozen hotels, 3 B&Bs, a lodge and 2 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Lonsdale St. Tel (03) 5572 3746 or 1800 807 056.
(Pop 10 900)
Hamilton is a significant rural centre between the Grampians and Great Ocean Road. Located 320 km west of Melbourne and in the heart of sheep grazing country, Hamilton dubs itself 'Wool Capital of the World'. European pastoral settlement began in 1830s and by 1860s Hamilton was Victoria's only important township with neither mining nor a port. Its role as a service centre with transport and commercial services remains its main focus today together with dairy products, engineering & sawmilling. Beef Expo (Feb), Hamilton Cup (Apr), Wool Heritage Week (July).
Accommodation:
Hamilton has 8 motels, half a dozen hotels, 3 B&Bs, a lodge and 2 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Lonsdale St. Tel (03) 5572 3746 or 1800 807 056.
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