"Rostrata" is self contained 3 bedroom farm house. Situated on the side of a hill, Rostrata overlooks the Red Gum trees in Dead Log Creek.
Situated in the heart of Golden Triangle,it is the perfect base for touring. This early 1900's Australian home features pressed metal ceilings in the original part of the house. This well equipped home is spacious and very comfortable. Relax in the tranquil secluded setting and enjoy the gardens, blue wrens and soft sounds of nature. A wonderful place for studying the galaxies.
Ride alond the country lanes on the bikes.These along with helmets are provided for your use.
This 7th generation working farm was settled in the 1860s and was amongst the first land selected at Murphy's Creek. The farm consists of mainly dry land farming with an irrigation property nearby to compliment it. We run merino ewes joined to dorset rams. Grains and export oaten hay are grown as well as providing our own needs.

Located in the Heart of the Golden Triangle on the Wimmera Highway in Central Victoria (53km west of Bendigo).
A great place to use as a base for visiting the beautiful historic goldfields.

Farm tour by arrangement.

TARNAGULLA is an old gold mining town with authentic streetscapes, virtually untouched by time and known as the town of churches. Take a stroll along the walking path or borrow the free self-drive CD from Rostrata and listen to the Tarnagulla commentary as you drive around. Six buildings are classified "state significance". Natural box and ironbark forest is a mecca for bird watching, wild flowers and animals. Tarnagulla Reserve has the oldest cricket pavilion of its type left in Victoria, if not Australia.

MELVILLE CAVES are named after the bushranger Captain Meville. Enjoy panoramic views from the lookout, or a BBQ/picnic in a truly Australian setting.

Historical sites of the indigenous culture are available on a guided tour (details available upon request).

Nearby WAANYARRA has a historic cemetery.

MOLIAGUL: A short drive leads you to the Welcome Stranger site, where the largest recorded gold nugget was found, and also to the birthplace of Visit the site of the "Welcome Stranger" and the Birth place of John Flynn of the Inland. Moliagul Hotel features bands every second weekend.

DUNOLLY: An old gold mining town with its great bakery and historic buildings.

Cycle around the forest and delight in nature.

Gold prospecting is a popular pass time.

Kooyrooa State Park and Melville Caves
The look out provides a wonderful panoramic view. The park has some signifant Aboriginal sites.[Tours must be prearranged] Local award winneries are also in the area. Travel to Inglewood and on to Bridgewater on the Loddon river.
Tarnagulla has a self drive C.D. which is provided to guide you around the old gold mining town of Tarnagulla.
Visit the historic Waanyarra cemetery.
MARYBOROUGH: Has an historic station housing antiques. Enjoy a meal or coffee at the station cafe.

BENDIGO: Visit the Art Gallery, Central Deborah Mine, Chinese Museum, View Street precinct, ride on the talking tram or enjoy one of the many great restaurants and coffee shops.

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, DVD, Fans, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Seniors Card Accepted, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

This property sleeps up to 6 adults in 3 bedrooms
Bedroom 1: King bed,
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Two single beds,
A portacot is available upon request.
All bedding and linen provided.