Stawell

Stawell straddles the transition between the northern Grampians (Gariwerd) foothills and the Wimmera plains in western Victoria, a position that grew from a nineteenth-century goldfield into a regional service town. Gold mining remains central to its identity, while broad streets and civic buildings recall the boom years. Each Easter, the Stawell Gift brings elite runners to its celebrated 120-metre professional handicap race, first staged in 1878. To the south, Grampians National Park is defined by sandstone ranges, walking country and Gariwerd’s enduring significance to Aboriginal peoples. Find related webcams across the Grampians and Wimmera to build a fuller picture of western Victoria.

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