Benalla Cemetery Historical Walk
Benalla Cemetery is rich in Australian history and has approx seven thousand burials. The cemetery is divided into denominational sections, for easy reference. Benalla Cemetery Historical walk allows visitors to take in graves of historical significance. There are markers along the ground that make it easy to follow the trail. Some graves form part of…
Read MoreJoe 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 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 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’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 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 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 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…
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