Visit Rochester Victoria

01/09/2026

DISCOVER ROCHESTER | IDDLES LANE

Tucked away in the heart of Rochester is a mural with a very local story.

Iddles Lane features a striking sepia-toned portrait of former Victorian homicide detective Ron Iddles, who became known as “Australia’s greatest detective” with a reported conviction rate of 99%.

But the mural tells more than Ron’s story: Created by renowned artist Tim Bowtell, it traces the Iddles family story from the Iddles Brothers Shoe Shop in the 1950s through to Ron’s remarkable policing career.

Next time you’re in Rochy, take a wander down Iddles Lane and discover the story behind the wall.

📍 Iddles Lane, Gillies Street, Rochester

Victoria

27/08/2026

Just a short drive from Rochester, the countryside has turned golden

The Cornella Canola Walk at Shiraz Republic is back, giving you the chance to wander through 100 acres of flowering canola on specially cut tracks, take in 360° views and capture some seriously beautiful photos.

And why stop there? Make a day of it!

🌼 Walk through the canola
📸 Find the perfect photo spot
🍷 Enjoy a wine at the cellar door
🍺 Try a locally brewed Cornella Brewery beer
🍕 Settle in for a woodfired pizza
🎶 Catch live music on weekends

Our tip: Make Rochester part of the road trip too, explore our silo art and murals, grab a coffee, browse our local shops and discover a little more of what our region has to offer.

📍 Shiraz Republic, Cornella
Canola Walk is open until 27 September 2026

20/08/2026

Victoria has crowned its Top Tourism Town for 2026 – and this charming riverside escape is well worth the road trip 🏆

Just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, it boasts historic paddlesteamers, riverfront adventures, houseboat stays, wineries and plenty of reasons to slow down 🚤🍷🌿

19/08/2026

A SLICE OF HISTORY | ROCHESTER COURT HOUSE

Built in 1889, the Rochester Court House has stood in Moore Street for more than 135 years.

It was used for judicial proceedings for exactly 100 years, closing in 1989.
The red-brick building is a beautiful example of late nineteenth-century Victorian Free Classical architecture. Take a close look and you’ll see decorative brickwork, rendered details, a slate roof and ornate cast iron features.

Following its closure, the building has had many lives. It has been used by the Department of Agriculture, the Assembly of God Church, the Rochester Historical Society and now the Rotary Club of Rochester. It is now also home to the ever growing Rochester community garden.

Today, it remains an important part of Rochester’s streetscape and a reminder of the town’s early development.

Next time you’re exploring Rochy, take a moment to stop and appreciate this little piece of our history.

Victoria

15/08/2026

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK | HAUS SOCIAL

There’s a fresh new spot to add to your next visit to Rochester! Haus Social located at 80 Mackay Street.

Open Thursday - Monday from 6:45am - 2:30pm

Pouring ST. Ali coffee hot or cold, loaded tea’s and protein smoothies with all the healthy and wholesome grab and go treats to go with it.

Whether you’re wandering the murals, shopping local or just passing through, make Haus Social one of your stops and discover another reason to Visit Rochester.

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31/07/2026

We may be just over half way in 2026 but we have already got the Silo Art Trail 2027 calendar in stock. A perfect gift to show everyone our amazing 4th silo.

29/07/2026

What a weekend!

What a mural! Did you stop and check out the new 2026 murals or explore our little town on your way to/from Echuca last weekend?
Let us know if you did and your fav part about Rochester 🩵

What a weekend vibe the Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival was!
Great to see some visitors checking out the murals 🖼️

27/07/2026

Record capital-to-regional migration is turning holiday hotspots into year-round economies, smoothing seasonal peaks and valleys for local business owners.

23/07/2026

If you’ve got a spare 6 minutes in your weekend while you’re travelling to or from the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival stop in at the Rochester Sports Museum and get your FREE health check.

❤️ Take control of your heart health – it only takes a few minutes!

The SiSU Health Check Station has arrived at the Rochester Sports Museum for a limited 4-week stay. In just a few minutes you can check your blood pressure, heart rate, BMI, weight, body composition and diabetes risk – with instant results to help you better understand your health.

📍 Available Thursday to Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
👥 Clubs, businesses and community groups can also book a session by appointment.
📞 0477 879 809

Don't put it off—drop in, know your numbers and take the first step towards a healthier future. ❤️

23/07/2026

🎸 Have you got your weekend itinerary sorted?

Why not add a stop in Rochester? Or if you’re staying, did you know we have a bus leaving from the train station that can run you to and from the festival?

Check out the official Winter Blues weekend itinerary here: https://www.visitechucamoama.com.au/whats-on/event/2422-winter-blues-festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Rochester is the perfect stop between Bendigo and Echuca because every great road trip deserves a great country town.

See you in Rochy!