About Skipton
Skipton is a small country town located on the Glenelg Highway about 165 km west of Melbourne. A visit to this lovely village is like stepping back in time.
Skipton was named after a town in Yorkshire, England and means sheep town, which is quite apt as it is a major sales centre for wool.
Places to visit in Skipton
Eel Farm
If you like eels then in Cleveland St you will find an eel farm. Whilst a large percentage of its produce is exported to Germany there are freshly-smoked eels on sale.
Mt Widderin Caves
Located on the Mt Widderin station 6 km south of Skipton, the Mt Widderin Caves are the largest volcanic caves in Victoria. Measuring 55m long, 20m wide and 5m high the main cave has a 200m walk which leads to a subterranean lake. The caves were formed by lava cooling and leaving an outer crust which then forms a tunnel.
Skipton Hotel
The Skipton Hotel in Montgomery St was constructed in 1859.
Skipton Church
Also located in Montgomery St the Skipton church is a Gothic Presbyterian church. Guarded by its gargoyles it is constructed from bluestone.
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