Mortlake

At the foot of Mt Shadwell, Mortlake is the centre of the rich agricultural and pastoral Western District of Victoria. There are many significant bluestone buildings in the town, reflecting an important phase in both Victoria’s and Mortlake’s development. The volcanic plains, stony rises and stone walls are unique, as are the scoria walls of Mt Shadwell and The Peak. The quarry at Mt Shadwell is one of the richest sources of olivine, a mineral known in its gem form as peridot, the birth stone for August.

What should I do?

• Fossick for your very own olivine gemstone at Mt Shadwell quarry. Permits need to be sourced from Moyne Shire Council (5599 2500) or the Mortlake Visitor Information Centre (5599 2899).
• Appreciate the delightful bluestone buildings throughout the town with 22 on the Mortlake Heritage Trail. Maps are available from the Visitor Information Centre
• Take a look at the Mortlake Avenue of Honour, which features 196 trees honouring servicemen and women from World War I and World War II. Each tree in the 2.2 kilometre avenue had a name at its foot; many are still visible
• Enjoy the Mortlake Botanical Gardens and Tea Tree Lake, which attracts many species of bird life
• Drop in to many of the town’s shops and eateries

Further information on Mortlake can be found at the town’s official, comprehensive website,  www.visitmortlake.com.au

Mortlake Dining and Accommodation

Mt Shadwell Hotel & Stables Motel ADDRESS: 128 Dunlop St, Mortlake PHONE: 03 5599 2019 EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WEB: mtshadwellhotel.bigpondhosting.com Relax in the tranquillity of a fine country hotel with historic charm. The beautiful bluestone façade of the 1850's hotel is complemented by the bluestone front of The Stables Motel, incorporating five deluxe motel units, including a four star unit with luxury spa. Quality country cuisine, together with fine wining and dining, are a staple of the Mt Shadwell Hotel, while weddings, conferences, meetings and private parties are readily catered for at The Loft conference room.

Ronolea Gardens B&B ADDRESS: 20 Hyland Street, Mortlake, 3272 PHONE: +61 3 5599 2070, +61 409 835 133 Relax and enjoy our shady grounds and private facilities. Just a short drive to Warrnambool or Port Fairy and just one-and-a-half hours from The Grampians, Ronolea Gardens is a secluded paradise offering double and twin-share accommodation, a guest lounge and balcony, smoke-free environment and all the comforts of home.

Mortlake Caravan Park ADDRESS: Jamieson Avenue, Mortlake, 3272 PHONE: 0409 428 870 WEB: www.portfairycaravanparks.com Mortlake Caravan Park is centrally located within walking distance to all attractions and is a great base for trout fishing in Tea Tree Lake and gem fossicking at nearby Mount Shadwell. It has 36 powered sites and 30 unpowered sites, laundry facilities, and a barbeque and shelter. Pets are welcome.

Mt Shadwell Hotel & Stables Motel Ronolea Gardens B&B Mortlake Caravan Park