Where is Kerang from?

Kerang is believed to be an Aboriginal word for Cockatoo. It is home to the largest solar and battery farm in the country which was opened in June 2019….Kerang.

What is Kerang famous for?

Kerang is a popular rural town and family destination known for its numerous lakes and lagoons. Located 277km North-West of Melbourne and only 25 minutes drive from Cohuna.

Whats to see in Kerang?

Kerang – Places to See

• Tourist Information.
• Museum.
• Memorial Clock.
• Loddon River and Pyramid Creek.
• Kerang Wetlands System.
• Reedy Lake.
• Middle Lake and Bird hide.
• Reedy Lake Sanctuary.

How did Kerang, Victoria get its name?

Kerang is located 279 km north of Melbourne via the Loddon Valley Highway. It is 78 metres above sea level. It is believed that the name ‘kerang’ means either “an edible root” or “the moon” in the language of the local Wemba-Wemba Aborigines. Located at 17 Museum Drive, the Kerang Historical Museum specialises in local history.

Where can I find place name abbreviations for Victoria?

Victorian BDM Place Name Abbreviations List Updated: 8 Jun 2019. Page revamped. Added 748 abbreviations and list search. Big thanks to Lyn and everyone else that queried/contributed. This is a list of place name abbreviations used in the Births, Deaths and Marriages registry indexes for Victoria, Australia.

Where is the Information Centre in Kerang Vic?

The town’s information centre is located in the Lester Smith Lookout Tower. It was an old water storage tower built in 1883 and converted to a lookout in 1973. The Kerang Lapidary Club has a display of local and exotic gemstones in the building. It also offers panoramic views of the area.