Lalbert
Lalbert is the centre of the Mallee renowned for its crops of barley oats and wheat.
Lalbert has an enclosure and information board for the famous Towanninie Station and Shearing Shed started in 1875 by the Finlay brothers, John and James, to service their vast sheep grazing enterprise. The well preserved wool press is impressive in size and method of operation.
Lake Lalbert is 3kms west of Lalbert and provides relief from the Mallee Scenery. This lake is habitat to native birds and wildlife, also too is the Mallee vegetation along roadsides in this area. The importance of this vegetation has been recognised and is now protected.
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Quambatook is one of Victoria's most flourishing wheat and sheep areas and a major grain receiving centre.
Visitors can follow a walking track along the picturesque Avoca River which meanders through this attractive town. An abundance of bird and wildlife inhabit the river and its surrounds with a weir located just north of the town in natural bushland.
Other areas of interest include the Giant Million-Bushel Grain Silos, Agnes Rutherford Grave and Sundeh Singh- an Indian Hawkers Grave.
Quambatook is known for hosting the Australian Tractor Pull Championships each year. Celebrating its 30th birthday for the event on Easter Saturday 2006. This is a loud and exciting weeekend for engine lovers or those who just want to witness this spectacular event held on Easter Saturday each year.
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