Weary 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 was hailed as ‘one of the finest captains who ever sailed the seas’. Hec Waller had a distinguished naval career that culminate in him being lost at sea in 1942. Hec joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1913, was awarded the Kings Medal in 1917, and…
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 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…
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 MoreFosters Lake
As you make your way towards Glenrowan from Wangaratta, you’ll stumble upon Fosters Lake, a charming little body of water that offers an ideal location for fishing. While the little ones can have a blast casting their lines, the grown-ups can unwind and appreciate the picturesque beauty of the surrounding bushland or simply watch the…
Read MoreBrookfield Maze
Brookfield Maze, licensed Cafe and Garden is located at Myrrhee, North East Victoria, nestled in the foothills of the King Valley gourmet food and wine region, uniquely situated alongside the picturesque Fifteen Mile creek. A traditional hedge maze with extensive tranquil gardens, Brookfield Maze offers fun for whole family. Solve the puzzle of the maze…
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…
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