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Casterton / ˈ k ɑː s t ə t ən, ˈ k æ s-/ [1] is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Glenelg Highway, 42 kilometres east of the South Australian border, in the Shire of Glenelg. The Glenelg River passes through the town.
Casterton is an historic rural service town situated on the Glenelg River in a valley surrounded by rolling hills. Situated 352km west of Melbourne and 63kms west of Hamilton and 45mins to Mount Gambier just over the SA border. Birthplace of the Kelpie.
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FUN FOR KIDS & FAMILIES. Bryan Park Situated opposite the Casterton Memorial Hospital at the top of the hill is Bryan Park, a fenced children’s playground with ample shade and grassed areas, ideal for a picnic. Casterton Golf Club - 03 5581 1349 11 Penola Road.
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Casterton is the ‘Birthplace of the Kelpie’ breed and an annual event, the ‘Australian Kelpie Muster’, held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June celebrates this iconic Australian and the rich heritage of the town.
Casterton has a vibrant and close-knit community, with many clubs, schools and facilities available for the locals and visitors. Several major community events are held on an annual basis and smaller community events held monthly, many held by the Old Courthouse Community Centre.
As of the 2021 Census, the Casterton population was 1707 with a median age of 58. In 2016, the population was 1668 and in 2011 it was 1764. There’s lots more interesting numbers at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Meandering gently around town, the Kelpie Walking Trail links 5 unique sculptures revealing the fascinating life and times of the Kelpie. The statues feature interpretive signage and the walker can choose from three routes. Route 1 will take you via the main shopping district with its heritage-themed streetscape. Route 2 is slightly longer and take...
Casterton is an historic rural service town situated on the banks of the Glenelg River in a valley surrounded by rolling hills. Situated 352km west of Melbourne and 63kms west of Hamilton and 45mins to Mount Gambier just over the SA border.
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History. The indigenous people of the Konongwootong Gundidj clan and others from the Jardwadjali language group occupied the area in and around Casterton for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans in Australia.
