Park and recreation areas in and around Casterton

Apex Park, next to the Visitor Information Centre is a popular BBQ stop. Both Bryan Park near the hospital and the Lions Memorial Park, near the Jack Gleeson statue on the riverbank have fun playgrounds for the kids.

Island Park Recreation Reserve offers a full range of sporting facilities including a Caravan Park, BBQ, playground, Olympic swimming pool, bowling club, croquet lawn, tennis courts and sports ovals. Casterton also has an 18-hole golf course, racecourse and indoor sporting facilities.

• Visit Warrock Homestead, open daily.
• Drive to Mickle Lookout, for fantastic scenic views over Casterton.
• Casterton's main street shopping area - including specialty stores, antique/collectables shops, and eateries.
• Have a picnic, do some fishing or watch the bird life at Ess Lagoon.
• Check out the local art galleries.
• Wander the Old Casterton Cemetery.
• Meander along the Kelpie Walking Trail to view five unique kelpie sculptures, historic parts of Casterton and parkland and reserves.
• Visit the Wilkin Flora and Fauna Reserve and take a picnic, bird watch or admire the wildflowers in season (August- October).
• Keep and eye out for the rare Red Tailed Black Cockatoo-the Olympic mascot for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.