Things to do with kids in Casterton

Glenelg Shire Council · 3311

Casterton in the Glenelg area has 12 parks and reserves in our data. Beyond the parks, Casterton has a pool and a museum or gallery.

Landmarks

Drajurk State Forest is the largest mapped park in Casterton, at about 6,848 hectares. Glenelg River (8) Streamside Reserve and Island Park are the next largest. Casterton also has Apex Park, Goodman Park and Ess Lagoon Park. Our data shows 6 public toilets in Casterton. Picnic areas in Casterton include Wattle Glen Picnic Area. Places to visit in Casterton include Gorman's art gallery and Casterton Pool. The Kelpie Trail passes through Casterton.

Getting around

Casterton has no train station; Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 129 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. V/Line coaches stop in Casterton. By car from Casterton, Hamilton is about 53 minutes away and Portland about 79 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a skate park, coleraine skate park in Coleraine is about 25 minutes' drive from Casterton. The nearest larger centre is Hamilton, about 53 minutes from Casterton by car, with 23 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Casterton are Merino Swimming Pool in Merino (20 min), the playground at Lions Park in Merino (20 min), coleraine skate park in Coleraine (25 min), the playground at Queens Park in Coleraine (25 min) and Dartmoor Coach House Museum in Dartmoor (39 min).

Best for

Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Casterton. Free days on the Kelpie Trail and in Casterton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Wando Vale, next to Casterton, has 1 playground. Lindsay, Dunrobin, Corndale and Carapook also border Casterton.

Playgrounds

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

9 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place