Warracknabeal Courthouse

The Warracknabeal Courthouse offers a rare opportunity to stay in a significant 19th-century building, carefully conserved and adapted by Working Heritage for contemporary accommodation. 

Built in the late 1800s, the Courthouse was operating as a court of petty session until 1989 and has retained its original architectural details and sense of history. The original Courtroom and spaces have been thoughtfully repurposed to provide comfortable, character-filled accommodation while preserving the building’s integrity and story. 

Throughout the Courthouse and the property, modern art has been displayed, which was created through a unique partnership between Working Heritage, Monash University (Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture – MADA) and Yarriambiack Shire Council. These contemporary artworks are thoughtfully integrated throughout the historic building, adding interest without detracting from its original character and purpose. 

Enjoy a quiet and spacious accommodation in the heart of Warracknabeal, with friends and family that will offer an ideal base to explore the Wimmera region, including nearby heritage attractions and the renowned Silo Art Trail. 

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Warracknabeal Courthouse is available for short stay accommodation. It is in the centre of Warracknabeal and is situated between Horsham and Hopetoun in the north-west of the state.

Warracknabeal features several other historic buildings including the Tudor-style post office (built 1907), a log lock-up (built 1872) that was used by the police, the Anglican Church (built 1887), a brick water tower (built 1886), which was used to service stream trains and later for the town's drinking water, and the old State Savings Bank building (built 1909). The town also has full-sized sculptures of working dogs located within the roundabout as a tribute to the town's early settlement days.

The attractive Yarriambiack Creek flows through Warracknabeal, lined with river gums and populated with water birds. Several parks, gardens, BBQs, picnic areas and playgrounds can be found on both sides of the waterway and throughout the town.

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Working Heritage acknowledges that the Warracknabeal Courthouse sits on the land traditionally owned by the Wotjobaluk Nations now represented by the Barengi Gadjin Land Council.