KORIOT
Koroit is very close to Warrnambool
but in reality cold have been thousands distant. Koroit is known as an
historic town and a diversion off the main state highway. The traveler
will pass through Koroit as one off the options when heading to
Hamilton. Koroit is a sort of two town town. Down town and uptown
where the important stuff is. Things like preserving a 50 year past in
the main street.   
Early
settlement from Ireland has given Koroit a fascinating Irish charm.
The town borrows its name from the Koroitch Gundidj people who
occupied the area prior to European settlement. The town bears a name
similar to the Kororoit Creek which flows west of Melbourne
The
first European settler came to the Koroit area in 1837. A large number
of Irish immigrants made Koroit their home in the 1840s and 1850s. The
township of Koroit was surveyed and the first town allotments were
sold in 1857
Within the town, the Koroit Botanic Gardens form part of a large,
central recreational area, and. The gardens were established in 1862
with an area of approximately three hectares in High Street. Koroit's
War Memorial is located on the edge of the Botanic Gardens.

In
addition to The Olde Courthouse Inn, Koroit hosts two hotels in the
main street, Commercial Road, the Commercial Hotel and Mickey Bourke's
Koroit Hotel.  
The
bluestone churches are landmark structures._small.JPG)  
Koroit is truly an historic town with much going for it. Being so
close to Warrnambool sort of prevents a stopover, but that option can
be a consideration.
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