Joe Byrne Grave
Joseph Byrne was an Australian bushranger born in Victoria to an Irish immigrant. Born November 21, 1856 and died June 28, 1880 (aged 23). He was a member of the ‘Kelly Gang’ who were declared outlaws after the murder of three policemen at Stringybark Creek, not far from Benalla. Joe was shot and died as…
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 MoreBenalla Bowls Club
Benalla Bowls Club has developed into a multi-faceted entertainment and sporting centre. Located adjacent to Benalla’s beautiful Botanical Gardens and only two hours from Melbourne. Benalla Bowls Club is a licensed sporting club featuring two state-of-the-art needle punch greens along with two turf greens. The light and spacious bistro has seating capacity for 160 people…
Read MoreBenalla Splash Park
Benalla Splash Park is a popular place to be in the warmer months. It offers a range of water-based activities and amenities designed for families and visitors looking to cool off and enjoy the outdoors during hot weather. The splash park features various water jets, sprays, and structures that provide a fun and interactive experience…
Read MoreWeary Dunlop Memorial
Solider, surgeon and war hero Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop was born in Benalla in 1907. Sir Edward Dunlop is acknowledged as an Australian hero. A man of deep personal integrity. To many he was affectionately known as ‘Weary’. The Weary Dunlop memorial marks the achievements of this amazing a man and the memorial was officially opened…
Read MoreBenalla Skate Park
The Benalla Skate Park is located on the foreshore of Lake Benalla. The park is suitable for use by skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders. The Skate Park is a major hub of Benalla Rural City’s annual Wall to Wall Festival, drawing internationally acclaimed street artists to paint bold artworks on the bowl itself as…
Read MoreHec Waller Memorial
Hector MacDonald Laws (Hec) Waller, DSO and Bar, RAN. Described as “one of the finest captains who ever sailed the seas” Hec Waller was a true naval legend—respected, courageous, and unshakably dedicated to his country. Waller embarked on his remarkable journey with the Royal Australian Navy in 1913. By 1917, he had already distinguished himself…
Read MoreSiva Singh Memorial
Siva Singh moved to Victoria in 1896 and quickly established himself as a part of the local community and gaining a hawkers licence. By 1915 he owned 320 acres in Benalla. The Siva Singh Memorial can be found at the Lake Benalla foreshore near the sundial and accessible at all times.
Read MoreBenalla Analemmatic Sundial
The Benalla sundial was built to mark the centenary in 2005 of Rotary International. It’s called the sundial of human involvement because it relies on the shadow cast by a person to show the time. You will find the sundial overlooking Lake Benalla, adjacent to the walking path and upstream from the bridge.
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…
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