Walpeup, Victoria

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Walpeup Victoria
Population:	108 (2006)^[1]
Postcode:	3507
Elevation:	69 m (226 ft)
Location:	473 km (294 mi) from Melbourne 130 km (81 mi) from Swan Hill 15 km (9 mi) from Galah 8 km (5 mi) from Torrita^[2]
LGA:	Rural City of Mildura
State District:	Mildura
Federal Division:	Mallee

Walpeup is a locality situated on the Mallee Highway in the Sunraysia region. The place by road, is situated about 15 kilometres east from Galah and 8 kilometres west from Torrita. It has a population within a 7 kilometre radius of approximately 28 people.^[3]

The main tourist attractions on offer in Walpeup are the Walpeup Memorial Hall (Glen St) and the Dryland Gardens (Creagan St). The Hall houses a large collection of historic photographs of locals who attended either World War, a "welcome home" banner from the first world war - only found within the last 5 years and now restored and displayed - and a hand-sewn community Mural tapestry created in 1989. The Dryland Gardens are located on the corner of Glen and Creagan streets and display many native trees and shrubs from around the local region and Australia, particularly a large variety of Eremophilas. The Garden is tended by local volunteers.

Travellers can stay in their own caravans or tents at the Wayside stop located on the corner of Creagan street and Murphy Rd. The wayside stop contains a covered barbecue area as well as well maintained play equipment and lawn. Within 100 metres of the wayside stop is Shubert's Walk, a nature walk displaying many native trees and shrubs in their natural setting. In the other direction is Poole and Jackson's petrol station and mechanics and further on is the Walpy Milkbar, providing all your immediate takeaway and grocery needs.

[edit] Notes and References

^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Walpeup (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
^ Travelmate
^ www.fallingrain.com Walpeup

Coordinates: 35°7′60″S, 141°1′60″E

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