North Star: Horizons, Remembrance and Golf

North Star combines wide horizons and spectacular sunsets with a distinctive townscape of large grain silos. The landscape mosaic of fields and varied terrain offers impressive views. There is also the North Star War Memorial Park and Bore, a strong ANZAC and Light Horse tradition, and opportunities for polo and golf. This gives you a range of ways to include landscape, local history and sport in your travel plans.

Wide-open landscapes and a distinctive townscape

The wide horizons and spectacular sunsets are a highlight of the landscape. The mosaic of fields and varied terrain complements this open expanse and offers impressive views. If you enjoy taking in landscapes as part of your trip, these features may be one reason to get to know North Star. The silos provide a very different accent: the large grain silos, built in the 1950s, define the townscape. Together, the landscape and built landmark offer two different perspectives on the character of the place.

Remembrance and local tradition

The North Star War Memorial Park and Bore was officially opened on 3 May 1954. The memorial includes an honour roll commemorating all people from the region who have served. The bore was constructed to supply water to the settlement of North Star. Remembrance and the history of water supply stand side by side here: the honour roll commemorates people from the region, while the bore is connected with supplying water to the settlement.

North Star also preserves a strong tradition of ANZAC and Light Horse celebrations. Together with the memorial, this creates a cultural focus that encompasses both remembrance and local celebratory traditions. These aspects offer different points of interest for travellers keen to learn about a place’s history and longstanding traditions.

Polo and golf at the North Star Sporting Club

The North Star Sporting Club has polo fields. The club also offers the opportunity to play golf on a very rustic nine-hole course among eucalyptus trees. The two sports are distinct: polo is played on the polo fields, while golf is played on the nine-hole course set among eucalyptus trees.

Events and travel planning

The events also differ in timing and format. Cutting is a four-day event in April. The North Star Show Jumping Classic takes place in August and features three rings, with judged and non-judged classes. The duration is specified for Cutting, while the rings and class structure provide more detail about the format of the Show Jumping Classic. If either event is a deciding factor for your trip, check the current dates in advance.

North Star as a place to stay

If you’d like to stay in town, search specifically for a hotel in North Star and compare the options with your travel dates and personal requirements.

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