Harrow, Victoria

Glenelg River & Red Gum Country

Attractions / Businesses

Major Mitchell Monument Stands on the bank of the Glenelg River near where Major Mitchell crossed in 1836 on his surveying tour of the then Southern New South Wales.
 
Greg Zwar Blacksmith Decorative iron work hand forged. Phone: (03) 5588 1288.
 
Kelly's Garage and Transport Museum
  Petrol and Diesel. Open weekdays. Weekends by appointment. Phone (03) 5588 1242
 
Bank Built in 1874. Still operates each Friday morning 9:30 to 11:00. This building and the 'Red Shed' next door are  the home of the "Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre".
 
Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
A tribute to the Aboriginal Cricket Team of 1868. Australia's first international sporting team. Enjoy innovative, educational and interactive experiences. Phone (03) 5588 1387
 
The Harrow Historical Society's Museum is housed in the original North Harrow and District Roads Board Building and later the first office of the Kowree Shire. 
Visit by appointment only Phone: 03 55881330
 
Brown's House of Memories
  Six rooms of memorabilia from times past housed in Calico and Candles. 
 
Calico and Candles  Shop
built in the late 1800's. A community operated shop with a wide range of local crafts and gifts. Open Spring to Autumn Wednesday through Monday. Winter Thursday through Monday 10am-4pm. Well worth a visit.
 
R.S.L. Hall Built in 1877. Originally the Court House, used for hearings until 1960.
 
Harrow Promotion & Development Group  Tourist Information and Sound & Light Show bookings. Please phone 03 55881358.
 
Harrow Mechanics Institute Hall The existing building was opened in October 1987 to replace the original 1881 hall which was destroyed by fire in 1976. Now the venue for the "Harrow by Night Sound & Light Show".
 
Kolmar House First opened 1881. Licensed grocer, fresh fruit & veg, hardware, plumbing & farm supplies. Eftpos available. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 6 pm Sat 9am - 1pm. Phone/Fax: (03) 5588 1201
 
Harrow Cafe Store - Post Office Newsagency, take-away food, milk, soft drink. Fishing licences. Internet. Video hire. EFTPOS available. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7pm; Saturday 8:30am - 8:00pm; Sunday 9:00am - 7:00pm. Phone/Fax (03) 5588 1205
 
Holmes Transport Haulage Specialist Cartage of Livestock, Grain, Hay & General Produce. Cartage and spreading of fertilizer. Phone: (03) 5588 1241 Mobile: 0408 528 396
 
Hermitage Hotel
  Opened since 1848. Accommodation, cold beer and fine foods.  Phone: (03) 5588 1209.
 
Harrow Sound & Light Show  See the township of Harrow come alive at night and meet characters typical of the 1800's as you enjoy a meal and a tour. Bookings  Essential. Please phone for dates. Harrow Promotion & Development Group. Phone (03) 5588 1358
 
Harrow Bush Nursing Centre Built on original site of the Spur Inn. Phone (03) 5588 2000
 
Anglican Church Built 1933. 
 
 
Uniting Church Built 1879 from handmade bricks.
 
Log Goal Built in 1859. A fine example of early craftsmanship.
 
Kalang Cottage Built in 1876. Early settlers cottage moved to present site.
 
Canoe Tree Discovered 1800's. Marked site on Douglas road
 
Kout Norien
  Historic Buildings (1846 - 1855) and spacious gardens. Close by off Douglas Road. Open for inspection by appointment only. Phone: (03) 5588 1203
 
School Opened 1878.
 
Picnic Areas

Johnny Mullagh Memorial Park Named after Johnny Mullagh, a member of the first Aboriginal Cricket Team to visit England. A Memorial stands in the Reserve Area. Recreation area, safe swimming, BBQ, powered caravan sites, camping, toilets and shower block.
 
The Horse Hole The local swimming venue; originally watering hole for horses of the Mounted Police.
 

Things to do

Harrow is situated in the West Wimmera Tourism Region along the Glenelg River.
There are many activities and sights to explore in Harrow and the surrounding towns.

 
 
In and near Harrow

Take a short drive to the Harrow Cemetery and pause a while at the grave of Johnny Mullagh the star of the first Australian International Cricket Team, being an all Aboriginal side, which toured England in 1868. The Chinese who established market gardens in the township during the early 1800's are also buried there.

Take the self-guided historical walk visiting the many sites important in the establishment of Harrow Town.
Maps available from the Harrow Café and Store.

In the hotter months come prepared to join the locals in one of the two safe and refreshing swimming holes in the Glenelg River.

Enjoy a game of golf on Harrow's 18-hole golf course.

Try catching yabbies, redfin, rainbow trout, black fish and eels from the many waterways in the region.

Visit the Big Desert and Little Desert National Parks, Rocklands Reservoir or the Black Ranges.
 
and within one hour drive of Harrow


 Naracoorte Caves – World Heritage listed. Tours & interpretive Centre
Coonawarra Wine Region – Cellar doors and restaurants

Penola – Once the home of the Blessed Mary McKillop

The Grampians National Park – Rockclimber and bushwalkers paradise

Tatiara District – White kangaroos, Clayton Farm Agricultural Museum

Casterton – Home of the Kelpie working dog and Warrock Homestead Tourist Information Phone: 03 5581 2070

Mount Arapiles – World renowned rock climbing centre

Little Desert Nature Lodge – Abundance of flora and fauna. 4WD nature tour