Welcome To
Apsley
West Wimmera
Victoria
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APSLEY in the WEST WIMMERA
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Nestled in a hollow among stately redgums, she-oaks and native bushland,
Apsley's modest beginning was the building of
two slab huts on a corner of Newlands Station in 1848.
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One was the Store, officially granted a Post Office in March 1849.
The other was an Inn called The Pub, which was changed to the Border Inn in 1850.
The little settlement was known as Lake Wallace, but its official name was changed to Apsley in 1854.
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Our community are proud custodians of our beautiful natural environment, the stately red gums dotted throughout the wetlands, the abundance of bird life that frequent the native vegetation and lakes
and the variety of wildflowers that can be seen at the Newlands Nature Reserve in the spring.
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Apsley is the last town on the Wimmera Highway before you cross into South Australia, just 10.5km to the west.
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Nick Reader photograph
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Call into the Apsley Post Office for all Postal Services and a beautiful selection of Gifts and Treats
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The Border Inn is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Lunch and Dinner Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Campers are welcome to stay FREE of charge on the grassed area at the rear of the Border Inn
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The Apsley Corner Shop is open six days a week for dine-in meals, coffees, takeaways, grocery items, ice creams, and more. Visitor Information is available here
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Stylish Accommodation is available at Yallamatta B & B nearby
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The Park in the centre of town has Public Toilets, Children's Playground and Free BBQ
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While in the park, read the story of the First Apsley Cup in 1855
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Federation Corner was erected in 2001 to Celebrate the Federation of Australia. It is the starting point for you to meander through 258 hectares of natural unspoilt bushland; the 5km all-weather walking track takes you into fantastic stands of stringy barks, banksias and rare orchids of the reserve. Surrounded by beautiful red gums, wetlands, flora and fauna, all still found in their natural environments
In 2023 these beautiful courts were installed. Netball in winter - Tennis in summer
Nick Reader photograph