Stratford (Victoria) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Victoria, Australia
About Stratford (Victoria)
Prior to European settlement, the Braiakaulung clan of the Gunai nation inhabited the area around what was to become Stratford. The first European to discover the Avon River which Stratford sits on was the explorer Angus McMillan in 1840. It was given the name held by various rivers in McMillan's native Scotland;avonmeant "river" in several ancient British languages. Stratford was first settled by Europeans two years later. While the origins of the name are unclear, it is possible it was named afterStratford-upon-Avon(a town in England), or that it was named as it was a fording place across the Avon River. When gold was discovered north of Stratford in 1860, many supplies were brought through the town. The post office, Anglican church, and some buildings at the Stratford primary school dat
Top Attractions in Stratford (Victoria)
Explore the best things to see and do in Stratford (Victoria):
- ★Apex Park
- ★Arts Trail
- ★Knob Reserve
- ★Mary Treasure Reserve
- ★Memorial Park
- ★Shakespeare on the River Festival
- ★Stratford Historical Society and Museum
- ★Stratford Swimming Pool
Where to Eat in Stratford (Victoria)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avon River Bakehouse
- 🍴Badger and Hare
- 🍴The Ticklish Turtle Cafe
- 🍴Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door
Where to Stay in Stratford (Victoria)
- 🏨Deep Creek Gully Farm Stay Cottage
- 🏨Stratford Motel
- 🏨Stratford on the River Tourist Park
Stratford (Victoria) Travel Guide Sections
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