Kaniva Midway Motel

29/08/2024

Next time you stay, check out the windmill across the road from us! ❤️💜💙💚

📸 Have you snapped a photo of our colour-changing windmill yet?

Try taking one on night mode or with a long exposure and see what colours you get! ✨

What's your favourite colour? We're loving this red! ❤️

20/08/2024

🌟Do you have a passion for people and tourism? The Kaniva Visitor Information Centre, as the gateway to the Wimmera Mallee and Victoria, is a vital touchpoint for visitors and an important public asset for tourism businesses.

🏞️ The centre is in a high profile location on the busy Western Highway, next to Kaniva's icon of the big windmill, with visitor services including public toilets, coach and car parking, EV charging and the beautiful windmill garden.

West Wimmera Shire Council are seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic individuals to run the Information Centre and Cafe.

🗓️ Expressions of interest close at 5pm, 30th August 2024.

💻 Full details: https://ow.ly/ssj950SPIyZ

Visit Melbourne Visit Grampians

24/06/2024

🎡 🌾🎉 A warm welcome to all our guests for the Victorian Agricultural Show Conference this weekend! We hope you enjoy your stay and grab a snap of Champion Ewe near our motel!

A special thank you to all of the Kaniva Show committee for all of their work in organising this weekend.

Don't forget to place your breakfast orders the night before to start your day right! 🍳☕️

01/04/2024

It was great to make it onto Seven nightly news. Everyone who stops at our motel loves the sheep and silo.

Artists are reaping the benefits of Victoria’s silo art trail. As tourists admire the giant creations, communities and private buyers are embracing a "big" n...

29/02/2024

Please book early, we have a lot of bookings over March. Ph 03 5392 2515

🍂🌅✨ Welcome to autumn! With Labour Day and Easter both fast approaching, along with gorgeous weather, it's a perfect time to visit and capture a twilight shot of the Kaniva Silo Art.

Our accommodation operators are all reporting a busy March, so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment! Please note some minimum stays may apply and some operators are fully booked.

The Kaniva Silo was painted as a tribute to the nearby Little Desert National Park by David Lee Periera in Oct 2020. 🌄

Visit our website for full details.
https://www.kaniva.org/stay.html

11/01/2024

Visiting Kaniva? Here are our top ten things to do!

🌟 Looking for something to do in Kaniva? Here are our favourite picks! 🎉

Silo Art Trail: Snap a selfie at the GrainCorp Silo Art near Band Park on Progress St. Best time for that perfect shot? Before 11 am or after late afternoon! 🎨

Sheep Art Trail: Take a walk in our long paddock with our 900m Sheep Art Trail, connecting Silo Art to the Big Windmill and Wetlands. Over 40 sheep, themed murals, and games await. 🐑🎨

Kaniva Wetlands & Fauna Park: Enjoy some nature play at the Wetlands and Fauna Park, offering a bird aviary, wildlife park, flying fox, exercise equipment, walking tracks, and more. BBQ at the Wetlands, surrounded by native bird and frog life. 🦜🌿

The Kaniva puppet shop: Step into a magical world of puppetry! Discover a private marionette collection, and let kids perform puppet plays. Check out the Christmas room and Polar Express train set! 🎭🚂

Kaniva Swimming Pool: Cool off at the Kaniva Swimming Pool, open daily from mid-November to late March. Solar-heated to a comfy 27°C, with spacious grounds, seating, and BBQ facilities for fun in the sun. ☀️🏊‍♂️

Kaniva Library: Check out the school holiday program, borrow books, use computers, or browse DVDs. Open Tues 3pm - 6pm, Thurs 9.30am - 1pm, Fri 3pm - 6pm. 📚🖥️

Explore our Heritage: Uncover history at Kaniva Historical Museum, discover the Serviceton Historical Station's border dispute, or explore the Overland story at The Overland Museum. 🏛️🕵️‍♂️

Walking Tours & Games: Download Actionbound app for smartphone walking tours or interactive games. Choose from history, art, nature, or kids' sheep art games. 🚶‍♂️📱

Billyho Bush Walk: Discover the beauty of Little Desert National Park with a 40-min walk on a meandering 2.6 km track - a local favourite! 🏞️🥾

Lake Charlegrark: Head to the lake for relaxation and water activities. Kayak, fish, paddle, or even water ski – Lake Charlegrark - a great day out! 🚤🎣

See the full list at our website.
https://www.kaniva.org/top-ten.html

📸 Photo credit: The Dickinson Clan

06/12/2023

Check out the beautiful Christmas display and lights at The Kaniva puppet shop next time you stop.🎄❤️

✨Light up Kaniva for Christmas 2023! ✨

🌟✨ Decorate your homes, farms, and businesses for Christmas! The Kaniva and District Progress Association encourages everyone to light up their business, homes and farms this Christmas. We have token thank you gifts for the best ones. 🎁

🎉 Share the Christmas spirit by posting your festive displays on social media using , or email your image to [email protected].

Check out all things Christmas at our page, here you'll find all markets, carols, Christmas trading hours and more. 🎄🏠✨

Congratulations to The Kaniva puppet shop. Once again it is looking stunning with two new Christmas nutcrackers and dazzling window displays! 🎅🤩

https://www.kaniva.org/christmas.html

03/12/2023

🎄🕰️ Hospitality Trading Hours Alert!

As the festive season approaches, please be aware that our hospitality businesses have varying hours on public holidays, along with special holiday trading hours. 🌟 Our information is regularly updated, so be sure to check our website for the latest updates to plan your visits accordingly. 🗓️

📸 Bianca Dickinson

https://www.kaniva.org/eat.html

19/11/2023

Lovely to meet Simon and provide him with accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Simon is walking around Australia as Captain Australia's BIG LAP raising money for The Kids' Cancer Project

Thanks to Kaniva Community Roadhouse - KCR and Kaniva Midway Motel for helping out Simon as he walks around Australia as Captain Australia's BIG LAP. He is raising money for The Kids' Cancer Project and heading to Bordertown first thing tomorrow.



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14/11/2023

More great reasons to visit Kaniva

09/11/2023

It’s going to be a hot one tomorrow, but the good news is the Kaniva Swimming Pool is open everyday from 1pm. 😎

Great news. Kaniva Swimming Pool opens at 1pm.
See full details on pricing and swimming lessons at our website.
https://www.kaniva.org/swimming-pool.html

06/11/2023

No need to horse around, get yourself down to the Club Hotel Kaniva and watch the Melbourne Cup on the big screen - open from 12 noon.

Friday funny.
A horse walks into a bar. “Hey,” says the barman. “Yes please,” says the horse!
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It's the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Get dressed up and watch the Cup on the big screen at the Club Hotel Kaniva. Sweeps, Nibbles and Prizes for best dressed. Open from 12 noon Tues 7th Nov. Bookings preferred to 0475 754 445
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