Things to do with kids in Telopea Downs

Telopea Downs in the West Wimmera area has 9 parks and reserves in our data.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Telopea Downs is Red Bluff Flora and Fauna Reserve, covering about 3,891 hectares. Unnamed (No.HA162) Heritage Agreement and Yarrangook Flora and Fauna Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Telopea Downs include Yarrangook Bushland Reserve, Concertina Rock Bushland Reserve and Boundary Rd No.1 Bushland Reserve.

Getting around

Telopea Downs has no train station; Ararat Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 208 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Telopea Downs, so most trips start by car. By car from Telopea Downs, Horsham is about 2 hours away and Stawell about 3 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

From Telopea Downs, the nearest places for kids by road are the playground at Band Park in Kaniva (55 min) and Kaniva Library in Kaniva (55 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Telopea Downs.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Telopea Downs, Kaniva has 1 playground and a library. Big Desert also borders Telopea Downs.