Shire of Hindmarsh district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Dimboola

Dimboola is a town in Shire of Hindmarsh district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,672 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Loch Iel (Pink Lake) Lake Reserve (11 km), Mount Arapiles (47 km) and Little Desert National Park (61 km).

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Dimboola, Victoria
Dimboola, Shire of Hindmarsh district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dimboola at a glance

Location
Shire of Hindmarsh district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,672
Coordinates
36.4562° S, 142.0329° E
Places within 50 km
126 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Dimboola

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dimboola: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dimboola

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Wimmera River (6 km); the best-known is One Tree Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dimboola

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Dimboola Weir (2 km); the best-known is Loch Iel (Pink Lake) Lake Reserve (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dimboola

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Dimboola Flora Reserve (1 km); the best-known is Verandah Swamp (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dimboola

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Goods Shed (ruins) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dimboola

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Beehive Falls (86 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Beehive Falls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~86 km
  • Gar Waterfalls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~88 km
  • Beehive Falls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~89 km
  • Tilwinda Falls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~90 km
  • MacKenzie Falls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~99 km
  • Fish Falls · waterfall · Shire of Northern Grampians · ~99 km

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Museums near Dimboola

6 museums within 100 km of Dimboola. The closest is Arapiles Climbing Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dimboola

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dimboola
  2. 1 km Goods Shed (ruins) · heritage site, Shire of Hindmarsh
  3. 20 km Accommodation · heritage site, Shire of Hindmarsh
  4. 13 km Loch Iel (Pink Lake) Lake Reserve · lake, Shire of Hindmarsh
  5. 14 km One Tree Hill · hill, Shire of Hindmarsh
  6. 19 km Verandah Swamp · nature spot, Rural City of Horsham
  7. 19 km Back to Dimboola

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How to reach Dimboola

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    Within 15 km of Dimboola

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dimboola by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5359Wimmera River (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1257Dimboola Weir (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3852Dimboola Flora Reserve (1 km)
    Forts & heritage814Goods Shed (ruins) (1 km)
    Waterfalls09Beehive Falls (86 km)
    Museums56Arapiles Climbing Museum (41 km)
    Parks44Bicentennial Community Park (1 km)
    Caves14Melville Cave (48 km)
    Churches33St Peters Lutheran Church Dimboola (1 km)
    Treks03Gulgurn Manja (72 km)
    Beaches & coast12Four Mile Beach (47 km)
    Other attractions11Steam Locomotive J 539 (1 km)

    Dimboola: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dimboola?

    Loch Iel (Pink Lake) Lake Reserve (lake, about 11 km), Goods Shed (ruins) (heritage site, about 1 km), One Tree Hill (hill, about 10 km), Verandah Swamp (nature spot, about 19 km), Accommodation (heritage site, about 20 km), Ebenezer Mission (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dimboola?

    126 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dimboola?

    Wimmera River, about 6 km by road; One Tree Hill (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dimboola?

    Dimboola Weir, about 2 km by road; Lil-Lil Dam Bushland Reserve (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dimboola?

    Dimboola Flora Reserve, about 1 km by road; Wimmera River Heritage Area (Future Addition) Park (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dimboola?

    Start in Dimboola, visit Goods Shed (ruins), then Accommodation, then Loch Iel (Pink Lake) Lake Reserve, then One Tree Hill, then Verandah Swamp, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dimboola?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Dimboola

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dimboola’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dimboola on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.