All Points of Interest in Stratford
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Traversing the streets and walking trails of Stratford, Victoria, the views and landscapes are breathtaking. The river flats of the Avon River extend as far as the eye can see – escarpments, fields, bush, farms, sparkling river waters, mountains . . . Even during the heat of Summer the fields look green . . . The history of the town Read more…
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Longitude: 147.079479 Latitude: -37.971324 ‘Apex Park’, located in Stratford, Victoria – on the banks of the Avon River. Beautifully landscaped and equipped with playgrounds, picnic tables, BBQ’s, seating, public toilets, walking paths, mature trees, expansive lawns, and so many POI . . . An absolutely delightful locale to spend a day enjoying a picnic with the family or friends, or, Read more…
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Category: Infrastructure | Landmark, Park | Garden | Reserve, Amenities & Facilities, and Rest Area (RA)
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‘Memorial Park’ is situate along the Princes Highway in Stratford, Victoria, is set within beautifully landscaped gardens and is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating and public toilets – perfect for the family picnic or a rejuvenating break for the weary traveller. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. The lush lawns, mature trees Read more…
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Located on the edge of a cliff overlooking Blackall Creek, in Stratford, Victoria, the remains of an Aboriginal Scarred Tree can be found. These Scarred Trees can still be found around Australia. They remain as a monument to the times when the Aboriginal tribes roamed these lands . . . Sheets of bark had many uses for Australia’s Aborigines. They once fashioned bark Read more…
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Public Toilets are available in ‘Memorial Park‘ located along the Princes Highway in Stratford, Victoria. This delightful park is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating and rubbish bins. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. The lush lawns, mature trees and many POI are well worth stopping for . . . Helpful Hints: – Close Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical POI's 1921-1940, Historical POI's 1941-1960, Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Military
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Sited within ‘Memorial Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, the War Memorial dedicated to those who lost so much during the wars of the 20th century, can be located at the northern end of the park . . . This delightful park is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating, public toilets and rubbish bins. Sited directly within the town centre, Read more…
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Located within the ‘Memorial Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, sheltered barbeques are amongst the many amenities provided. This delightful park of lush lawns and mature trees is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, seating, public toilets, rubbish bins as well as many POI. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Read more…
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Located within ‘Apex Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, sheltered barbeques are amongst the many amenities provided within this beautiful, peaceful, lush and large park area. Featuring lush lawns and mature trees, river access, walking trails, this well equipped park includes playgrounds, pavilions, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, seating, public toilets, rubbish bins – just to name a few . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity Read more…
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Category: Place of Worship, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, and Site | Religious
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Excerpt from Stratford Plan – 15th May 1855 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church is located on the corner of McMillan and Merrick Streets in Stratford, Victoria. The beautiful, historic Church sits high upon a hill, overlooking the stunning river flats of the Avon River, across to the mountains in the distance. It is situate adjacent to the monument erected in honour of Angus Read more…
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Category: Place of Worship, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, and Site | Religious
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Anglican services began in the area of what was to become the township of Stratford, as early as 1845, when the Reverend EG Pryce held a service at W.O. Raymond’s Stratford Station. Three years later, the Reverend Francis Hales conducted a service “in the newly opened Shakespeare Hotel” during the morning of Sunday, 28th May 1848. The Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, was Read more…
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