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The regional city of Horsham is located in the Wimmera area of western Victoria in Australia. It lies about 300 km northwest of Melbourne and is centred on a bend in the Wimmera River.

Horsham is the main administrative centre for the local government area of the Rural City of Horsham. As of June 2018, Horsham had a population of 16,514, making the city the most populous one in Wimmera. Further, Horsham is the eleventh largest city in the state of Victoria.

Facilities in Horsham Horsham is home to several primary and high schools, colleges, and the Wimmera campus of Federation University. The Wimmera Base Hospital is a recognised healthcare centre and regional training facility.

Transport facilities include road transport, rail transport, a coach service operated by V/Line, and aviation services by the Horsham Airport.

Famous Destinations Around Horsham

Horsham Botanical Gardens This splendid 8-acre garden is next door to Caravan Park and the Wimmera River. Horsham Botanical Gardens dates back to the late 1800s, and has good facilities and attractions like picnic spots and tables, rose gardens, lawn areas, floral displays, play areas for kids, and plenty of seatings.

Horsham Regional Art Gallery It is a fabulous art gallery that showcases selected works until early 2020 from Australia's famous National Gallery. The beautiful building is home to some interesting temporary art collections, with the Jost collection stealing the show!

Green Lake This spot can be great for enjoying family picnics or engaging in water sports and other activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, or simply playing around in the water. Some of the fantastic facilities available at Green Lake include BBQ areas, toilets, etc., making it perfect for gatherings and organising parties.

History of Horsham James Monckton Darlot is an early settler of the land and named it after Horsham's native English town. Horsham grew and developed rapidly throughout the latter 19th and the early 20th centuries, during which the city became the major centre of Western Victoria's wool and wheat industries. In 1949, Horsham was proclaimed a city, and later in 2001, it was given the title of Australia's Tidiest Town.