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Population: 1,860, Elevation: , Latitude: 38.18.00 Longitude: 142.53.00 Location: 235km west of Melbourne Highway: Nearest Major Town: Warrnembool Nearest Airport: Warrnambool Touring Area: The Great Ocean Road |
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Terang is a busy, small town on the Princes Highway between Camperdown and Warrnambool. It was settled around 1840 and surveyed sites were first sold 5 years later. Magnificent avenues of trees were planted and several of these are now under the protection of the National Trust. There is a Heritage Trail walk which points out these trees and many of the historic buildings and features of the town. Features to see are the historic Post Office and with its clock tower (1903-4), the war memorial, the rose gardens with the band rotunda, and the towns first church (1863) Terang is also known for its trotting track and events are held regularly throughout the year. There is also a beautiful golf course at the western entrance to the town and a small lake behind the Town Hall which was once a sheep dip. In 1933, while dry, the peat bed of the lake caught fire and caused some concern and publicity. Just east of town there is a model museum which features model cars, tractors, and other vehicles. PLACES OF INTEREST: Modelbarn: Model museum. Robertsons Rd. Ph: 03 5592 1592. Post Office and Clock Tower: High St. Historical Museum: Princes Hwy High St.
INFORMATION CENTRE: Some Information is available from accommodation houses or Clarke Saddlery, 105 High St. Ph: 03 5592 1164 There are 2 motels and a caravan park. HOW TO GET THERE: Rail or coach along the Princes Hwy from Melbourne or Warrnambool | Light Plane to Warrnambool then coach or rail |
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