Nhill Oasis Motel

Victoria


The friendly Americana-loving owners here sell this as a Route 66–style motor inn, though it's more LA dive than 'retro boutique'. Still, it's a well-priced choice at the halfway mark between Melbourne and Adelaide, and continental breakfast is included. It's home to the Australian Pinball Museum.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Victoria attractions

1. Australian Pinball Museum

Given you can play all the machines here, it's more of an arcade than a 'museum' – however, its collection of pinnies is undeniably impressive. Run by a…

2. Karen Museum

1.23 MILES

Set up in the garage of Tha Haser's house, this tiny grassroots display details the journey of Karen refugees who fled Myanmar (Burma) and have resettled…

3. Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

2.1 MILES

At the former WWII Royal Australian Air Force base, this aviation museum has info on the site's history as well as restored aircraft – including Avro…

4. Ebeneezer Aboriginal Mission

19.95 MILES

Set along the Wimmera River near Antwerp, 18km north of Dimboola, this mission was established by German missionaries in 1859 and ceased operation in 1904…

5. Nolan Studio

21.57 MILES

Just next to the supermarket, this shopfront window displays info about and replica works by acclaimed Australian painter Sidney Nolan, who was stationed…

6. Dimboola Historical Society

21.64 MILES

Within the town's 19th-century courthouse, this interesting museum covers local history from the Boer War to WWII, displays artefacts from the Wotjobaluk…