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Edenhope
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| Population: | 913 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode: | 3318 |
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| LGA: | Shire of West Wimmera |
| State District: | Lowan |
| Federal Division: | Mallee |
Edenhope is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Wimmera Highway, 30 kilometres from the South Australian border, in the Shire of West Wimmera local government area. At the 2006 census Edenhope had a population of 913.
The township of Edenhope was established some years later than nearby Apsley, the Post Office opening on 16 July 1864.[2]
The town sits on the shores of Lake Wallace, which is home to abundant waterbirds, and is a popular fishing and water sports destination. However due to Australia's ongoing drought Lake Wallace is now filling, and the waterbird population is slowly increasing. On Lake Street in the grounds of the Secondary College, there is a cairn commemorating the first all-Aboriginal cricket team to go to England.
Edenhope has a horse racing club, the Edenhope Racing Club, which holds the Edenhope Cup meeting on the Labour Day weekend in March.[3] The Apsley Racing Club also hold their Cup meeting here in April.[4]
Golfers play at the course of the Edenhope Golf Club on Laidlaw Avenue.[5]
Edenhope hosts a Gourmet Food Day each March and Henley on Lake Wallace is held on the second Saturday in February.
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