Mokoan 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 MoreChick Hill Walk
Chick Hill Walk is a short but challenging bushwalking trail offering rewarding panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. Spanning approximately one kilometre return, this Level 4 walk takes around one hour to complete and is suited to walkers with a moderate level of fitness. The track begins at the intersection of Wirrinya Avenue and Taaffe…
Read MoreThe Gliding Club of Victoria
The Gliding Club of Victoria (GCV) is the largest gliding club in Australia and the southern hemisphere, attracting pilots from around the globe to experience the area’s world-renowned flying conditions. An extensive, varied fleet comprising four very capable two-seat gliders and six single-seat gliders, two tow planes, skilled instructors, record-breaking pilots, great facilities and a…
Read MoreLima Falls Walk
Tucked away south of Benalla, Lima Falls is a peaceful little escape where forest tracks, fresh air and the sound of White Gum Gully Creek lead you to a pretty waterfall hidden among the trees. Just 42 kilometres from Benalla, the journey takes you along Police Track and through pine plantations, adding to the sense…
Read MoreSwanpool Heritage Murals
Looking to explore more art in the region? Take a scenic 20-minute drive from Benalla to Swanpool and discover the charming Swanpool Heritage Murals, located near the local store. These captivating artworks depict the early days of the Swanpool district, bringing local history to life through the talents of artists Michael Larkin and Tim Bowtell,…
Read MoreWild Dog Falls Walk and lookout – Mount Samaria
Escape into nature on the breathtaking walk to Wild Dog Falls – one of Mount Samaria State Park’s best-kept secrets. This 1.5 kilometre (40-minute return) Level 3 hike offers the perfect balance of challenge and reward for those with moderate fitness. Starting from the carpark on Mount Samaria Road, the well-marked trail winds through peaceful…
Read MoreThe Workshop and Much Travelled Tractor
Discover a fascinating piece of Goorambat’s rural heritage and uncover the story behind one of the town’s most memorable attractions. Built by brothers Charlie and Ron Cooper in 1962-63, the workshop quickly became a centre of innovation and local industry, with Charlie leading the engineering and Ron the mechanical work. When Noel Mallows joined the…
Read MoreWarby Falls Heritage Trail
This trail offers two options for hiking: a 3.2-kilometer one-way walk that takes approximately two hours, or a 7.4-kilometer loop that takes approximately five hours. The trail is classified as a Grade four walk. Starting from the carpark on Booth Road, the trail takes you through a gully that features a historic sawmill, weirs, sheep…
Read MoreLake 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…
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