Lake Benalla Fishway
Lake Benalla fishway is in place to improve the native fish migration in the Goulburn Broken Catchment. The vertical fishway or fishladders as they are sometimes known, allows fish to swim upstream an downstream past barriers. It is also a way to protect fish from predators like humans and birds and also allows light to…
Read MoreReef Hills State Park
A haven for wildlife and native vegetation, Reef Hills State Park near Benalla is a great spot for a picnic, scenic drive, bushwalk, bike ride or horse ride. The park will delight visitors year-round, with wildflowers blooming in spring, wattles flowering in winter and large yellow Guinea-flowers on display most of the year. The park…
Read MoreBenalla’s Aboriginal Garden
Explore Benalla’s beautiful Aboriginal Community Garden located within Moira Reserve along the banks of the Broken River. Nestled in amongst a stand of beautiful old River Red Gums, this peaceful bush oasis is a place for rest and reflection and for deepening appreciation of Indigenous culture and the natural environment. Experience the plants and waterway…
Read MoreDay’s Lookout
Heading south to Benalla on the Hume Highway? Make a must-do stop at the Mokoan Rest Stop (Southbound). Stretch your legs, admire the striking public art, and take a short walk to Days Lookout, a hidden gem with sweeping views over the breathtaking Winton Wetlands. It’s just a 10-minute return walk, and while the hill…
Read MoreMt Glenrowan
There is no better place to view the Ovens and King Valley and the Victorian Alps than from this vantage point. The nine-kilometre return walk to the lookout begins from the stile at Taminick Gap and follows Ridge Track. There is one steep section of sealed road leading up to the communication towers near the…
Read MoreAdventure Playground
Discover the Joy of Play at Benalla Adventure Playground Nestled near the picturesque Benalla Botanical Gardens, the Benalla Adventure Playground is a vibrant and welcoming space where fun, imagination, and nature come together. It’s a favourite destination for families, offering a wide range of exciting activities in a beautiful outdoor setting. Kids of all ages…
Read MoreBenalla Art Gallery
Situated in the heart of Victoria’s bushranger country, the Benalla Art Gallery occupies a striking modernist building by the lake. The Gallery presents a diverse exhibition program while its permanent collection spans three centuries of Australian art and includes outstanding examples of contemporary and Indigenous art. Benalla’s Collection includes wonderful works by Arthur Streeton, Frederick…
Read MoreStringybark Creek Camping Area
Stringybark Creek Camping Area is a free camping area located in the Toombullup State Forest near Tolmie, northeast of Mansfield. This site links by a walking track to the Stringybark Creek Day Reserve, site of the infamous shooting of three policemen by the Kelly Gang in 1878, and part of the Ned Kelly Touring Route.…
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