Ned Kelly Discovery Hub
Experience the captivating tale of Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, an iconic moment in Australian history that continues to spark debate and fascination. Step into the world of this enigmatic figure, perceived by some as a ruthless murderer and by others as a courageous champion against corruption, more than a century after his infamous escapades through…
Read MoreNed Kelly Discovery Hub and Visitor Information Centre
Discover the Visit Wangaratta region at the Ned Kelly Discovery Hub and Visitor Information Centre, your gateway to an unforgettable adventure. Located in Glenrowan within the Rural City of Wangaratta, this vibrant hub serves as your starting point for exploring charming townships like Oxley, Milawa, and Glenrowan. Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Melbourne along the…
Read MoreMount Beauty Visitor Information Centre
Mount Beauty, located just 90 minutes south east of Albury or 30 minutes drive from Bright, provides an ideal base to tour the Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. There is an array of experiences available ranging from walking, cycling, eating and drinking, hang gliding, snow and water activities, and a broad range of accommodation for…
Read MoreNed Kelly Touring Route – Benalla
The Ned Kelly Touring Route – Benalla takes in the major Kelly gang sights in and around Benalla. Serious students of bushranger history will want to spend a leisurely day in the Benalla district taking time to absorb the history as well as sample the great local produce. Those on a tighter schedule will be…
Read MoreYea Wetlands Discovery Centre
The Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre incorporates a fully accredited Visitor Information Centre and interactive environmental interpretive displays to inform visitors about the importance of water resources and wetland ecology. Located adjacent to the Yea Wetlands the Centre is a striking, architecturally designed building incorporating sustainable design elements. The friendly Visitor Services team can provide information…
Read MoreYea Wetlands Walk
Just a short walk from High Street you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquillity of the natural bush and the impressive riverine floodplain that is the Yea Wetlands. Walk along the Franklin Track and across the cable suspension bridge, being sure to watch for platypus or rakali (native water rats) foraging for food…
Read MoreRutherglen Gold Battery Walk
This walk is approximately four kilometres long and will take about an hour to complete, this does not include the stops you may wish to take along the way. Start your walk at Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre. Cross the Murray Valley Highway and turn right and walk along the path until you…
Read MoreMokoan Discovery Trail
To the east of Benalla lies the Mokoan Discovery Trail. Stretching from Sydney Road to the Winton Wetlands, this gravel walking and cycle path awaits exploration, while native vegetation planted by local environmental groups enhances the region’s natural beauty and biodiversity. Embark on the 20 kilometre Mokoan Discovery Trail starting at Witt Street in Benalla…
Read MoreRutherglen Gold Battery
The Rutherglen Gold Battery is located on the northern fringe of the township, an easy walk from the centre of town. Its purpose was to crush quartz from nearby quartz reefs and extract gold from within. The first Government Battery erected for this purpose was in 1899 and was located on the Gooramadda Road. lt…
Read MoreBenalla Cemetery Historical Walk
Benalla Cemetery is rich in Australian history and has approx seven thousand burials. The cemetery is divided into denominational sections, for easy reference. Benalla Cemetery Historical walk allows visitors to take in graves of historical significance. There are markers along the ground that make it easy to follow the trail. Some graves form part of…
Read MoreJohn Dermer OAM Kirbys Flat Pottery
John Dermer has been at the potters wheel for more than 56 years, and his works can be found in many of the world’s galleries and museums, private collections and even Parliament House in Canberra. In 2019, the National Gallery of Victoria honoured John with a Retrospective Exhibition . John received an Order of Australia…
Read MoreMansfield Historical Society
Mansfield Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the history of Mansfield and surrounding districts. Located at the old Mansfield Railway Station building in High Street, its committee of volunteers work together to present the current – ‘known history of the region’ so together they can, conserve, share, explore, remember and learn about the many…
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