new drivers in learning the rules of the road. East Wimmera Health Service has a Charlton campus which comprises a nursing home, an ambulance station, a hospital and the "Charlton Medical" doctors surgery. Recreation and tourism The river winds through the town with trees and parks lining the banks. Along the river is a 2 km walking track connecting High Street to Charlton Park, where sporting and recreational facilities exist. The Charlton Golden Grains Museum has information about the town and its history. The museum is open by appointment. 2 km west of town is the Charlton golf course. Built in a clover leaf format, containing three arms of six holes each, the golf course is in the nearby Dooboobetic Hills. Kangaroos and other native flora and fauna are seen on the course. 5 km southeast of the town, views of the region are to be had from Barrakee Hill, or "Quarry Hill" to the locals. 14 km west of the town are the Wooroonook Lakes, providing facilities for water sports enthusiasts, duck shooting, picnickers and campers. 25 km east of the town is Wychetella Forest, containing many native animals, including the rare malleefowl. Events Annual Australia Day Tennis Tournament - Held over the Australia Day Long Weekend in January Art Show - Held every October Charlton A & P Society Annual Show, held the 3rd weekend in October Charlton Fishing Competition - Held every November Charlton Harness Racing Cup - Held every March Redback Rally - Motorcycle rally, held the second weekend of February Charlton Film Festival held at the Rex Theatre every February. Buloke Shire Council official website Charlton weather Gallery References External links Towns in Victoria (Australia) Shire of Buloke