High Tea at Rose Farm

Enjoy a delightful high tea experience at Samaria Rose Farm, where their 2,000 damask roses are in full bloom, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation and indulgence. Savour a selection of exquisite homemade sweets, each crafted with love and the finest ingredients. From delicate pastries to rich cakes, their treats perfectly complement their fragrant teas.…

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Aboriginal Weaving Workshop

Learning about and Caring for Country you live in is the most important responsibility on this great continent. Deepen your appreciation of local plants and weave collective wellbeing by touching Country everyday with your hands and stories. Your facilitator is Kirsten Smith from Memories of Country, apprenticed to Walibirri Medijan Arts makers in the Fitzroy…

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A Day In The Gardens Market – Part of the Benalla Festival

Benalla Day in the Gardens market is a vibrant celebration of community spirit, local culture, and artisanal craftsmanship. Held annually in the picturesque Botanical gardens of Benalla, this event attracts visitors from near and far, eager to experience the charm of the region. The market features a diverse array of stalls, showcasing handmade goods, fresh…

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Samaria Farm Open Days – Part of the Benalla Festival

Welcome to Samaria Farm, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Damask rose! With 2,000 blooming roses, you’ll be surrounded by their stunning beauty and delightful fragrances. Take a leisurely stroll through the fields, capturing the essence of these exquisite flowers. After exploring, indulge in their homemade scones, paired with tea,…

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Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum

The Costume and Kelly Museum in Benalla, is a unique attraction that combines fashion history with local folklore. The museum is accredited through the Museum Accreditation Program (MAP) and all exhibitions are put together by the Benalla Historical Society. The museum specialises in local history, including the permanent Ned Kelly exhibition featuring the famous green…

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Benalla Racing Club – McDonalds Kids Day out

The Summer of Country Racing When the sun is out and the kids are busily splish-splashing down the giant water slide, the grown-ups will love eating dip and having a sip under the shade of an umbrella at the Benalla races. Rally the troops and get set to kick back with your mates, whilst the…

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Benalla Racing Club – Living Here Christmas Party Race Day

Unwrap the Country this Christmas. Pop some corks, crack some bonbons and get ready to eat, drink, laugh and be merry across a huge afternoon of festive fun at the Living Here Benalla Christmas Party Race Day! Whether you’re gathering family from afar, or celebrating tools down with the work crew, the Benalla races are…

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Winton Cemetery Mural

Back in 2022 on one side of the storage and maintenance shipping container the committee commissioned local artist Tim Bowtell to paint on one of the walls a magnificent mural of a blue-faced honeyeater which frequents the grevilleas in the cemetery. The cemetery continues to be managed and maintained by members of the Winton Cemetery…

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Benalla Festival

Mark your calendars for 2024 Benalla Festival. The Benalla Festival is a celebration of the Benalla Rural City’s lifestyle, its community, country living and community spirit. The Festival is a result of community collaboration to design events that celebrate and embrace all that is great about the region through art, music, dance, history, sport, family…

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Glenrowan Kelly Loop

Beginning and ending in Glenrowan, this intermediate gravel ride loop passes through classic bush landscapes filled with history and birdlife. Take on undulating terrain and two significant climbs on compact gravel roads and some less-maintained farm tracks. This route offers a physical challenge, Arthur Streeton-esque Australian landscapes, and a unique opportunity to connect with the…

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