Kellyland Glenrowan
The main attraction and highlight at Kellyland Glenrowan is the re-enactment of Ned Kelly’s last stand. Using the brilliance of animatronics and special effects you are magically transported back to June 28 1880 where you travel with the Police towards Beechworth. You’ll then be held captive in the Glenrowan Inn by the Kelly Gang, before…
Read MoreHilda Bain Mural
The large-scale artwork of Hilda Bain is to be found at the entrance to the area known as The Lunette, within the Winton Wetlands reserve. It was created by artist Cam Scale in 2016. Cam is a well-renown fine artist and mural painter in Australia, working primarily with aerosol, oil and acrylic, and specialising in…
Read MoreThe Big Ned Kelly Statue – Glenrowan
Ned Kelly has been immortalized by being made into a towering six metre statue in the town of Glenrowan. The town of Glenrowan is the place of the last siege of the Kelly Gang and the deaths of three of its members. The Big Ned Kelly Statue stands guard over the historic township of Glenrowan…
Read MoreDining Pods
Pack a picnic or grab some take away from one of the local cafes and dine out in an outdoor dining pod in the town of Benalla. Pods are located near the Ceramic Mural and Splash Park, near the library and Thomas Street. Perfect for a social get together or connect with family.
Read MoreSt James Silo Art
Painted by artist Tim Bowtell, the silos pay tribute to St James rich history. Not many people know that St James is the home the first Coles store! Sir George Coles grew up in the St James township and took over the St James General Store from his father, expanding it to the empire it…
Read MoreLake Benalla
Along Lake Benalla’s tranquil 4.25 kilometre track you will find inspiration in diverse and picturesque landscapes from the serene lake to meandering rivers, the exquisitely manicured botanical gardens to remnant river red gum forest, the indigenous community garden to Jaycee Island with its magnificent towering Moreton bay figs and exotic Bunya Bunya pines. Explore the…
Read MoreTatong Tavern Water Tank
The Tatong Tavern Water Tank is conveniently located in the grounds of the Tatong Tavern, approximately 25 minutes from Benalla. Painted by by local artist, Michael Larkin, completed in March 2019 and is titled ‘The Kelly Gang prospecting in the Tatong Hills’. This is a great stop for anyone into silo art, water tank tank…
Read MoreStringybark Historical Reserve
Stringybark Historical Reserve is located 50 kilometres south from Benalla, and is where the infamous shoot out between police and the Kelly Gang took place on 26 October, 1878. The Gang surprised the police at their camp and, in the ensuing gun battle, three policeman were killed. A police memorial has been erected here also…
Read MoreBenalla Ceramic Mural
The Benalla Ceramic Mural was created by some of Australia’s leading ceramic artists and many people from Benalla. It emerges from the rolling green lawns on the shore of Lake Benalla, next door to the Benalla Museum and opposite the Benalla Art Gallery. Contributors to this open air gallery include nationally significant artists, 1500 regional…
Read MoreBenalla Library
The Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre (Benalla Library) is a modern and welcoming centre. Benalla Library promotes lifelong learning and literacy through its delivery of a range of programs. So if you’re spending a few days in town, looking for somewhere to catch up on emails or Facebooking with the grandkids, look no further…
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