One of Australia's finest heritage towns where you will live the history and love the nature. Built on mining and agricultural beginnings from the mid 19th century Latrobe was once a bustling port on the banks of the Mersey River. The former port is now the scenic picnic parkland Bells Parade, but you can step back in time in Latrobe's main street where there are 75 heritage listed buildings, including six on the National Estate Register. Our colourful past is on display at the Courthouse Museum.
Industry aside, Latrobe has a rich sporting history. The Australian Axemans Hall of Fame recognises Latrobe's pioneering role in competitive wood chopping, with the first wood chop competition in the world staged in Latrobe in 1891 in addition, the annual Latrobe Boxing Day Carnival - which features athletics, wood chopping and the richest wheel race in Australia - is the longest running carnival of its kind in the world. The Australian Axemans Hall of Fame and Timberworks is the first national museum dedicated to this aspect of our colonial history. It is also an educational and entertainment centre.
Latrobe's hospitality is always on show. With the town known as platypus Capital of the World, the locals of Latrobe know several good spots where this unique egg laying mammal can be seen in it's natural environment. Other attractions include the numerous antique and collectibles stores and diverse craft and gift shops. There are fine restaurants. Street-side cafes and bakeries and even a genuine Belgium chocolate factory. Each Sunday a bustling country market draws crowds from far and wide.