Cavendish (Victoria)
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Cavendish is a tiny township (population 454) near Grampians National Park in Wimmera, Victoria, Australia.
Understand
Get in
Cavendish is 26 km (16 mi) N of Hamilton in the Shire of Southern Grampians by motorcar.
There is no train; a line from Hamilton to Horsham (which reached Cavendish in 1915) was removed in 1975.
There is no train; a line from Hamilton to Horsham (which reached Cavendish in 1915) was removed in 1975.
See
Watch the sheep grazing. There's lots of sheep.
Do
Settlers WalkRiverside trail with 8 picnic table areas, several board walks, 2 footbridges and brief local history stories on plaques affixed to volcanic rocks situated along the river.
Buy
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Cavendish General Store
phone: +61 3 5574 2395address: Scott St
Eat
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phone: +61 3 5574 2154address: 7 Scott StFood, drinks, bait, ice.
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Cavendish Café
address: at general storeClaims to make the biggest hamburger in Australia, at 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) and $39 (refundable if anyone can finish the meal in an hour).
Drink
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phone: +61 3 5574 2205address: 25 Scott StBrew pub and restaurant. (Closed Tu-W)
Sleep
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Cavendish Recreation Reserve Campground & Caravan Park
phone: +61 4 9904 8184address: Cadden Street -
phone: +61 3 5574 2398address: 728 Mokanger RdTwo pet-friendly cottages on a historic farm at the southern edge of Grampians National Park.
Connect
There is a post office in the village.