Siva 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 MoreMonash Bridge
The Benalla Monash Bridge is significant as an early reinforced concrete girder road bridge and a major civil engineering work. At the time of its construction it was the largest bridge of its kind in Australia, and it still remains the second largest both in total length and length of span of the reinforced concrete…
Read MoreDay’s Lookout
If you’re heading south to Benalla, along the Hume Highway, stop at the Mokoan rest stop Southbound, check out the art and stretch your legs. You wont be be disappointed. This stop is the entrance to the hidden gem of Days Lookout. This 10 minute return walk will give you fantastic views overseeing the Winton…
Read MoreWirraway A-20-265 Crash Memorial Site
The Wirraway A-20-265 Crash memorial site can be accessed off the Mt Albert TK, in the Strathbogie Ranges. The memorial is dedicated to the two airmen, No. 416593 L.A.C J.W Masters and No 408213 Sgt M.W Sowter who both tragically lost their lives when their plane went down in fog on April 4, 1942. 4WD…
Read MoreHeller Historic Grave
If heading out to Stringybark Creek, take a slight detour and visit the Heller Historic Grave. The grave is a memorial to Emma Sophia Heller (1848 – 1889) who passed away during a severe winter in 1869. Read the interpretive signage and find out all about her remarkable life as a 19th century immigrant and…
Read MoreCasey’s Weir
Casey Weir Rest Stop is a free camping spot just nine kilometres from the township of Benalla. You can set up any self-contained camping rig on the banks of Stockyard Creek. There is extensive flat space and plenty of shade. The grounds are set about one to two kilometres from the road. Bins are provided…
Read MoreGoorambat 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 MoreStreet Art – Goorambat Uniting Church
‘Sophia’ came into being in 2017 when the Uniting Church congregation in Goorambat were approached to host a mural inside the church itself as part of the Wall to Wall festival. The mural had to be relevant to the culture and ethos of the church community and of a quality that would enhance the church…
Read MoreGraincorp Devenish Silos
The Graincorp Devenish Silos artwork was unveiled on Anzac Day Eve 2018 The first two Graincorp Devenish silos were painted by Melbourne Street Artist Cam Scale in 2018, and had their official unveiling on Anzac Day Eve 2018 and coincides with the 100 year centenary of the end of the First World War. They depict…
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…
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