OUYEN - VICTORIA - 3490
	Population: 1,150,   Elevation: 50m Latitude: -35.0800 Longitude: 142.1800 Location:   450km north east of Melbourne Highway: Calder and Mallee Hwys.  Nearest Major Town: Ouyen Nearest Airport: Mildura Touring Area: Mildura & Murray Outback

Ouyen is at the crossroads between Sydney and Adelaide, and the Southern Victorian Coast and the Sunraysia area around Mildura. In the centre of the vast Murray Mallee area and a livestock and grain producing region surrounded by extensive plains. To the south, the Wyperfeld National Park is one of Victoria's most important wilderness areas, and to the north, the Hattah Kulkyne and Murray Kulkyne National Parks reflect the arid nature of the region. A Vanilla Slice competition is held annually for big prizes and there is an interesting Giant Log in the park with a plaque. PLACES OF INTEREST: Annual Events Mallee Wildflower Festival Thurs 9th.- Sunday 12th. September.(1999) This years theme is 'Bush Tucker' Wildflower Bonanza Bush Tucker Diorama Patchwork Challenge Display Guided 4WD Tours Self-guided walks/tours Art & Craft Stalls Bush Tucker and Wine Tasting on Opening night At the V.R.I. Hall, Calder Highway. Enquiries: Ph; 03 5092 1000 ACCOMMODATION SEARCH TYPE: Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Cruises/Ferries Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Houseboats Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments Ski Lodge/Resort INFORMATION CENTRE: There is an Information Centre in Rowe Street which provides all you will need to enjoy your stay. HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Mallee, Henty, Calder or Sunraysia Hwys. Light Plane Coach or Rail

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