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Kuraccaburn Bed & BreakfastKurracaBurN Heights at Wedderburn

Your hosts Michelle and Bruce Hargreaves provide boutique accommodation at Wedderburn, Victoria, in the heart of Central Victoria’s Golden Triangle.

Wedderburn is an historic gold mining town. It is claimed that 80% of the world’s largest nuggets have been found within 40km of Wedderburn. In 1980 3 school boys found the Beggary Lump weighing 2.4kg.

KurracaBurN Heights is an iconic 1938 building and was the Korong Bush Nursing Hospital for just over 50 years.  In 2007 the Hargreaves family began the conversion of the building to provide single, double and twin share accommodation with ensuites and rooms with shared facilities.  All rooms are well appointed and decorated in modern colours for a restful décor. All areas, including bathrooms, have wheelchair access.  Also offered is a comfortable shared kitchen area with tea and coffee making facilities.

KurracaBurN Heights is set in picturesque gardens. Relax and watch the sunset from the front veranda. The house overlooks Donaldson Park recreation reserve and the Nardoo Creek. It is just a 5 minute walk to cafes and Wedderburn shops and Hotel.  The back garden opens out onto bushland and walking tracks.  It is a 2 minute walk to the Wedderburn Golf Course.

Kurracaburn Bed and Breakfast WedderburnKurracaBurN Heights at Wedderburn is just 50 minutes north-west of Bendigo on the Calder Highway and just over 2 hours North West of Melbourne. Wedderburn remains a destination for gold prospectors and is just 20 minutes from Melville Caves and 10 minutes from Mount Korong.

A warm welcome is offered at KurracaBurN Heights

Contact Details

KurracaBurN Heights - Bruce & Michelle Hargreaves
Address: 1 Hospital Street, Wedderburn, 3518.
Phone: 0427 943596
Fax: 03 54943599
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Bring the whole family and join in the celebrations for Tourism Week from 11am - 2pm at the Loddon Visitor Information Centre 24 Wilson Street, Wedderburn

 

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On Sunday 14th November a new Nature Tourism brochure was launched by the Mayor of the Loddon Shire. This brochure promotes all the activities visitors can explore in the Southern, Central & Northern Regions of Victoria.
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ABOUT  BOORT

BOORT known as “The Northern Oasis”

Boort appears like a mirage from the surrounding agricultural landscape. The town is a refreshing oasis with green parks and gardens situated near the delightful ‘Little Lake Boort’.  Home not only to birds, Boort has opportunities for the photographer or artist to capture our natural wonders, along with the skies full of stars and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Boort has interesting and diverse tourist destinations for visitors and locals alike to enjoy.  Boort is 250km north from Melbourne, approximately half way between Bendigo and Swan Hill.  Boort is the Aboriginal name meaning, “smoke from the hill”.

Little Lake Boort is central to the town and is used for water sports including skiing, sailing, fishing and swimming.  Take a stroll on the walking track around the lake where swans, ibis, pelicans and other birds can be observed, even fresh water tortoises.  The foreshore of the lake offers bowls, croquet, tennis, water ski club and an extensive tree lined park with barbeques, playground and merry-go-round for the children and a caravan park.

The town lookout gives a spectacular 360 degrees panorama view of Boort, the lakes and farming area.  Community pride is evident as the locals continuously improve facilities, services and surrounds, which makes it a great place to live and visit.

Other community clubs, services and places of interest:

  • Tourist attractions
  • Permanent chemist, specialty shops, banks and hotels
  • Netball, hockey, badminton, golf, cricket and football clubs
  • Churches / Secondary and Primary schools / Pre-school
  • Scouts, cubs, guides and brownies
  • Harness racing club / Clay target club
  • Permanent police / Urban fire brigade
  • Hospital, nursing home, hostel, doctor and dentist clinics
  • Northern district community health services / Child welfare centre
  • Men’s shed
  • Accommodation and caravan park
  • Boort Agricultural and Pastoral Show / Historical society
  • Boort Resource and Information Centre
  • Power boat and ski club / Swimming club / Angling club
  • Public transport / Flying club, airstrip and pilots lounge
  • Probus Club and Service clubs - Rotary, CWA and Amity


Boort is a diverse irrigation farming area, including cereal crops, corn, lupins, canola, lucerne, aquaculture, grapes, olives, tomatoes, onions, walnuts, apples, sheep, beef and horse studs.

Boort has proven to be a popular destination for a visit with ‘true blue’ country hospitality.

Just take a stroll down the street and have a look at our small country town specialty shops and if you want to have a chat, just say hello and see what happens!

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