Goorambat Silos
As part of the 2018 Wall to Wall festival, Goorambat silos were painted by famed iconic Melbourne Street artist Jimmy Dvate. Dvate is known for his striking renditions of endangered animals from across Australia. Dvate has created another monumental artwork depicting ‘Millie’ the Barking owl who actually lives at Healesville Sanctuary and is an endangered…
Read MoreAdventure Playground
The Benalla Adventure Playground is a popular recreational area located in Benalla, near the Botanical Gardens. It has expansive play structures, diverse activities, and beautiful natural surroundings. The playground features a variety of play equipment suitable for children of different ages and abilities. This includes slides, swings, climbing frames, and imaginative play areas. Situated in…
Read MoreBenalla Racing Club
Benalla Racing club is considered one of Victoria’s picturesque courses, the Benalla racecourse has an ambiance and charms all its own. The racing club has ten races per year, with its premier race being the Benalla Gold Cup which is held on the AFL Grand Final long weekend. This particular race meet has first class…
Read MoreBenalla Street Art Self Guided Walk
Benalla is known as the Street Art capital of Australia. Their street art scene is dynamic and continually evolving, especially after our annual Benalla Street Art Festival. Enjoy your exploration of Benalla’s creative urban landscape! As you meander along, hear/see from celebrated artists discussing their iconic artworks and the fascinating stories behind them. Renowned artist…
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 MoreBenalla Aviation Museum and Men’s Shed
The Benalla Aviation Museum and Men’s Shed offers a fascinating look at Australia’s military air training history, from the historic home of a World War II RAAF pilot training school. Attractions include a unique collection of military training aircraft, a number of which are fully operational and available for passenger flights, and many related static…
Read MoreMokoan Rest Stop Northbound
Heading up the Hume and need a break? Want to stretch your legs and see some out door art? Mokoan Rest stop Northbound is the place to stop. See the amazing White bellied sea eagle painted by Andrew Bourke or the water tank by Reset. Rest stop also has toilets, picnic tables and barbecue’s.
Read MoreMokoan Rest Stop Southbound Art Installations
Do you like art? Want to see some great art without turning off the highway? Pull into Mokoan Rest stop, southbound and see some amazing art works by famed local Benalla artist, Tim Bowtell. These amazing art works can be seen at Mokoan Rest southbound, just past the Winton Motor Raceway turn off. This rest…
Read MoreWinton Motor Raceway
Established in 1961, Winton Raceway is one of Australia’s longest-standing permanent motorsport circuits. Several major motorsport events are held at Winton Raceway. Including V8 Supercars, Shannons Nationals, Historic Festival of Speed, Performance Car Mania, Oceania Cup, HQ Holden 4 Hour and the Winton 300, as well as multiple rounds of the Victorian Motor Racing Championship.…
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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