Swanpool Heritage Murals
Looking to explore more art in our district? Take a 20-minute drive to Swanpool and see the Swanpool Heritage murals located near the Swanpool store. The murals depict the early days of the district. The murals were funded by a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal through the Swanpool & District Community…
Read MoreDevenish Railway Signal
This signal of earlier times was saved by a local railway enthusiast. It was positioned south of the Devenish railway crossing. It will have signalled many steam trains with GY wagons loaded with wheat, and passenger train affectionately known as the “Beetle”. The signal is located near the trough and museum and not too far…
Read MoreThe Workshop and much travelled Tractor
The Workshop was erected by brothers Charlie and Ron Cooper in 1962 -63. The business thrived with Charlie handling the engineering and Ron handling the mechanical side. Noel Mallows joined the business and and Cooper Bros. & Mallows was born in 1965. The much travelled tractor was born in the USA and shipped to Melbourne…
Read MoreWinton Wetlands
A wetlands restoration project of international significance, Winton Wetlands has been designated a Wetland of Distinction by the Society of Wetland Scientists, the first such listing given outside of the USA. Winton Wetlands brings people, groups and communities together to renew themselves and be immersed in the distinctive landscape. Located in northeast Victoria, Australia, the…
Read MoreBenalla 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 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 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.
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