Natimuk, Victoria
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| Natimuk Victoria |
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 Mount Arapiles |
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| Population: | 449 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode: | 3409 |
| Location: | |
| LGA: | Rural City of Horsham |
| State District: | Lowan |
| Federal Division: | Mallee |
Natimuk is a town in Western Victoria, Australia. It is located about 300km northwest of Melbourne. A further 10km west of Natimuk is one of Australia's best climbing areas, Mt Arapiles. At the 2006 census, Natimuk had a population of 449.
Natimuk has traditionally survived as a rural service centre for the surrounding grain and sheep farming community. More recently it has diversified into tourism and staved off the decline common in other Wimmera towns. People from all over the planet flock to Natimuk because of the rock climbing at Mt Arapiles and the nearby Grampians.
Around 60 rock climbers (locally known as goats) have made Natimuk their home due to the climbing and lifestyle. Every 2 years, Natimuk hosts its own arts festival, the Nati Frinj.
In 2004 Natimuk hosted 10000 people for Triple J's One Night Stand.
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- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). {{{name}}}. 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
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