HUB OF THE RICHEST GRAIN GROWING AREA IN AUSTRALIA

The township of MINYIP is located in the Wimmera Region of Western Victoria and is one of the richest grain growing centres in Australia.

Minyip is a township of significant historical value siting several architecturally significant buildings throughout the township including several old bank buildings, the Minyip Memorial Hall, the old silos (which were the largest capacity silos in Victoria when built), the Minyip Railway Station, the old Shamrock Hotel, the Commercial Hotel (1908) and the Club Hotel (1906). The former Minyip Post Office is reputed to be the first Post Office built in Western Victoria following federation in 1901 and remains in pristine condition. Minyip also boasts of a Bicentennial Town Square containing the foundation stone of the old Minyip Hospital. 

The Lions Children's Playground with the old Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun is well worth a visit as is the former Minyip Guardian Newspaper office which is where the Minyip Historical Society now resides.

The Rupanyup/Minyip Bendigo Bank Branch is the first community bank in Victoria and the first enterprise of its kind in Australia. It opened on June 26, 1998 as a partnership between the communities of Rupanyup and Minyip and the Bendigo Bank. This enterprise is incorporated in a former bank building built in 1911.

MINYIP has many places of interest to explore including Gregson Park (1903), the Minyip Cemetery, the Nullan Silos and railway siding along with the StJohns Lutheran Church which was originally located at Kirchheim when in 1934 was loaded onto a timber jinker and towed to Minyip by a steam tractor to its present sight. This historical church boasts of a 19th century pipe organ and a stained glass window dating back to 1889.

MINYIP is most famous for being the place where the Flying Doctor television series was made and to this day the series is still very popular all over the world. The Senior Citizens Centre has become famous due to it being known as The Coopers Crossing Base of the Flying Doctor Service. Incorporated in the grounds of the Senior Citizens Center is the œWilliam Farrer Monument , William Farrer (1845 " 1906) was an Australian agronomist and plant breeder and is best remembered for his Federation strain of wheat which resulted in better quality and yields of the Australian wheat harvest. He is known as the father of the Australian wheat industry. The William Farrer Monument in Minyip is the only one of its kind in Australia.

Minyip is an important part of the Silo Art Trail Minyip is the last stop for toilets, coffee & food before heading to see the SheepHill's Silo. We also have plenty of Art to see. Follow Minyip's own Art trail from art work on the fence around Emma's Cafe building & Smith Park, across the road we have a Flying Doctor's scene painted on the fence near the Club Hotel. Art by the Art Group is displayed in the corner building near our roundabout, and also above the bulding. The Art Group also assisted with art in our toilet block. Across the road Minyip Meats has a great display of art work, the same artist who painted the kinder gym in Market Street.

Guy's Coffee Café-Minyip (check out Facebook page)76 Main Street Minyip is open 7 days a week. 

7.00am - 7pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays, on Friday & Saturdays  from 7am to 9 pm,  on Sundays 10 am - 5 pm, please check their Facebook page for updated opening hours . They serve great coffee, fast food with dailky specials. Dine in or Takeaway. They have plenty of outdoor dining space behind the cafe and in Smith Park, which is a new area besides the Cafe. 

The Cafe displays Flying Doctors & The Dry Memorabilia, as well as The Silo Art Trail 

MINYIP HOTEL- is now open for business  

SADDLER'S SECOND CHANCE ( Face book page )can be located at 73 Main Street Minyip. Saddler's has an array of old chairs, photo frames, repurposed farm goods, one off pieces of furniture, crockery, old pictures, old type writers and book collections and local craft. There is a good array of clothing, shoes, boots,bags, scarves, jewellery & linen.Currently open Wednesday - Saturday 10am- 2pm or by appointment. We are happy to accept donations or we sell on consignment taking 15%. Our Facebook page is Saddler's Second Chance. Call Keith on 0438 817 950

MINYIP MEATS -has been serving the Community for 100 years.Open Monday- Friday 7.30am-5.30pm and Saturdays 7.30 - 11.30am. Gary has a wide range of meat & frozen goods available. Fresh fish from Wednesday, orders can be taken. Phone 0353 857 319

Minyip Pharmacy & Post Office - Prescriptions need to be ordered by 12noon for a 2pm delivery, CBA Agency, Post Bill Pay, Gifts & cards, books, toys, kids clothing, jewellery, fragrances & cosmetics, vitamins as well as stationery and office supplies. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Phone 03 5385 7325

Regional Market Minyip. This business has been completely updated and revamped. The shop has a great variety of grocery items, fresh produce & a great liquor Section Newspapers & magazines, postcards, cards and an instore coffee machine. The shop is an agent for V Line.  The shop is open every day 8 am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30 Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. 

The Club Hotel- Already famous for being the hotel used in the filming of the Flying Doctor's mini series, has recently had the Old Codger's seat returned to the front of the Hotel. In March the Hotel was used in the filming of THE DRY. 

Minyip has a very modern Community Health Centre, with highly qualified nursing staff. They provide expert accident and emergency and home nursing care, along with many other services.

Dunmunkle Lodge- 1 McLeod Street, Minyip 3392. Phone (03) 53857463. Is a leading Rural provider of Residential Aged Care. Dunmunkle Lodge also offers a Wellbeing service which operates daily.

There are many other attractions including a Kindergym, a Pre School Centre, a modern Primary School. A high class secondary college is a short bus trip away.

FUEL IS NOW AVAILABLE 24HOURS IN MILLS STREET. This project was recently completed by the Minyip Progress Association and all proceeds will support community projects . 

If you are a sports minded person/family many sporting clubs and facilities are available for utilisation.

Minyip Caravan Park incorporates shower and toilet facilities, a walking track, dams, free BBQ, a childrens playground and many other amenities. For bookings and details please phone  Don 0423 248 881. It is well worth visiting and sharing this tranquil family friendly atmosphere and exploring the local and unique flora and fauna. Come and visit us and take away the memories and experience of historical MINYIP.

MINYIP LIONS CLUB: Minyip's only service Club, they are involved in many community events through out the year, commencing with a free Australia Day Breakfast and finishing the year with a Christmas Eve Event. The Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for either a dinner or business meeting. The Lions can be contacted on their email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check out their face book page Minyip Lions club