Donald

Located on the Sunraysia Highway between Melbourne and Mildura, the town of Donald epitomises what a great country town should be. Established in 1863 on the Richardson River, Donald is a welcoming community offering a wonderful place to stop, rest and unwind in the heart of rural Victoria.

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Court House Museum
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The former Court House, now operated by the Donald History Group, is home to many relics of former Donald businesses. It has a special area devoted to Donald’s much cherished Chinese market gardener, known to the town as Georgie Ah Ling. The Museum regularly puts on special displays and has been appointed as an official Aboriginal Keeping Place.

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Donald Agricultural Museum
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Situated within the showgrounds and fronting Hammill Street, this Agricultural Museum houses a large number of historical machines used in the district. Everything is displayed undercover and is visible at all times. Some of the machinery was manufactured by local blacksmiths.

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Bullock's Head
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At the corner of Byrne and Blair Streets in Donald, you'll find the tree that has intrigued people throughout Donald's history. Fronting the river is a viewing platform overlooking a natural formation on a dead gum tree that resembles the head of a bullock.

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Scilley's Island
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This nature reserve is a haven for wildlife, including the migratory nankeen night heron and a family of black wallabies. Scilley’s Island was for years the paddock where local cows were grazed, but grazing no longer happens and the island has been planted with many species of indigenous plants.

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Granite Rocks Reserve
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These boulders are the tail end of the Mt. Jeffcott range. The road in is a little rough and there are no facilities, but its a great place for the kids to scramble over the boulders or to just enjoy the scenery. Beware of long dry grass in summer.

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The Historic Police Camp
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The first police station in the district was established at what was then known as Richardson Crossing, later renamed Donald. This little four-roomed house was built in 1869 at the request of the local squatters to control the drunken behaviour of their shepherds.

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Bills' Trough
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The Bills' water trough in Charlton is unique. Funded by the Bills' Trust it was made by a local builder, Sam O'Brien in 1931.

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Lions Train Park
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Located on the corner of Walker and Hammill Streets, the playground area is protected by fences to allow children plenty of room to run around in safety. As well as having an excellent barbecue, the Park allows children to climb over the old J Class steam engine. An old goods van has been converted into toilets with disabled access.

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Kooka's Country Cookies (factory outlet)
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Factory outlet offering sales to visitors of the well-known Kooka's Country Cookies which is Australian-owned, operated and made in Donald.

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Donald Skatepark
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Drop by Donald's skate park with the kids to burn off some energy or hone their skills.

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Memorial Park
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Donald’s first park, on the corner of Houston and Campbell Streets, recognises all conflicts involving our servicemen and women. This is a very picturesque area, and a much-used facility, with an excellent barbecue, playground equipment and shady trees. The Friends of the Park Market is held here on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December.

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Mount Jeffcott Reserve
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Declared a flora and fauna reserve in the 1970s, Mt. Jeffcott is slowly re-establishing its rare flora, including orchids and a unique form of eucalypt. It is home to kangaroos, wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, goannas, and of course snakes. Keep to the track as you climb the mount to avoid disturbance. The view from the top is well worth the climb and you can return to the car park for a barbecue and water.

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Apex Park
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Apex Park, established by the Donald Apex Club in the 1970s, is a very popular travellers’ rest, looking over the river, surrounded by natural gum trees.

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Federation Walking Trail
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A shared bike and walking trail that meanders along the Richardson River throughout Donald.

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Donald Swimming Pool
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A 35m long main pool and an octagonal shaped toddler pool which is mostly under shade sails. There is a huge shelter with some tables, BBQ and shade shelter.

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Places to Stay

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Bullock's Head Tavern
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This unique historical hotel offers comfortable accommodation, home cooked meals, cold beer, kids play areas and so much more...

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Donald Riverside Motel
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The Donald Riverside Motel offers accommodation on the banks of Richardson River. All rooms feature a terrace with river views.

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Donald Motor Lodge
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The Donald Motor Lodge is situated in the heart of the town centre. The Lodge is in easy walking distance to hotels, restaurants, cafes, IGA supermarket and specialty shops.

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Donald Lakeside Caravan Park
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The Donald Lakeside Caravan Park is a beautiful lakeside area with large sites and very clean amenities.

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Donald Hotel
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Meals, Accommodation, Bar, Bottle Shop. Open 7 days.

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Eat & Drink

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Bullocks Head Tavern
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Donald Hotel
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The Donald Hotel provides meals, accommodation, a bar and bottle shop, 7 days a week.

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Donald Bakery
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The Donald Bakery provides fresh bread, pies, pasties, sausage rolls and cakes baked daily on premises Monday to Friday. Closed on public holidays.

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Johnos Diner
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Johnos Diner is a locally-owned business which caters for all your needs including coffee, pizza, fish n' chips and fresh homemade cakes and slices.

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Woods Street Cafe
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Enjoy homemade food, dine in, or sit down at an outdoor table. Fish & Chips available Thursday and Friday nights.

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Spud's Cafe
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Cafe/milkbar serving homemade meals eat in or at an outdoor table. Motel chargeback service available.

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Donald Chinese Restaurant
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Mount Jeffcott Hotel
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Donald Lakeside Caravan Park
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The Donald Lakeside Caravan Park is a beautiful lakeside area with large sites and very clean amenities.

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Donald Riverside Motel
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The Donald Riverside Motel offers accommodation on the banks of Richardson River. All rooms feature a terrace with river views.

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Donald Motor Lodge
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The Donald Motor Lodge is situated in the heart of the town centre. The Lodge is in easy walking distance to hotels, restaurants, cafes, IGA supermarket and specialty shops.

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Bullock's Head Tavern
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Donald Hotel
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Meals, Accommodation, Bar, Bottle Shop. Open 7 days.

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