Merino Showground
Merino Showground
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Merino Showground is located in the pastoral town of Merino, south-east of Casterton and on the Portland route. It offers free camping spots equipped with power outlets with donors welcomed for upkeep. With natural beauty, a rich pastoral history, it offers amenities like a pub, a café, a shop and an exclusive heritage cinema. Its peaceful setting with a resident pastoral population makes it ideal for those looking to experience rural tranquility.
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Merino Showground•Showground Road, Merino, VIC, 3310
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Showground Road
Merino, VIC 3310
Merino Showground
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