Benalla tourist information
Renowned for its beautiful and historic Botanic and Rose Gardens and set on Lake Benalla along the Broken River, Benalla is known as ‘The Rose City on the Lake’. The city has every amenity, providing travellers along the Hume and Midland Highway with the perfect place to break their journey into Legends Wine and High Country. The gardens are a tranquil spot to take a picnic and make a good starting point for your exploration of some of Benalla’s prominent features including the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Memorial which is located within the gardens. The Benalla Regional Art Gallery is a short stroll away on the edge of peaceful Lake Benalla. The gallery is internationally recognised for its fine collection of Australian art and is considered one of Victoria’s most important regional galleries. It has a fine collection of artworks on display and is a venue for national and international touring exhibitions. A tapestry of Sidney Nolan’s ‘Siege at Glenrowan’, depicting the capture of Australia’s most infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, now hangs in the gallery. From the gallery you can walk across the Broken River bridge and view the fantastic, Gaudi-like Ceramic Mural that was created by local and visiting potters and has become one of Benalla’s icons. Adjacent is the Costume and Pioneer Museum, which also houses the Visitor Information Centre. The museum displays a collection of exhibits from the region’s past, including well-preserved costumes dating back as far as 1770. You can stand inside the portable cell which once held Ned Kelly and view the rather gruesome relic of his blood-stained sash, said to be worn under the familiar armour at his final capture. There is also a tribute exhibition of memorabilia and information relating to the lives of Benalla’s famous sons, Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, Captain Hector Waller and Michael J. Savage. Linking all of Benalla’s lakeside attractions and many of its historic sites, is a delightful walking trail that circumnavigates the lake and leads through stands of native flora including magnificent river red gums. Nature lovers may also like to visit the nearby Warby Range and Mount Samaria State Parks. If it is action you are after, the Gliding Club of Victoria, at Benalla Airport, is Australia’s largest gliding centre and visitors can experience the thrill of a joy flight or take lessons in how to pilot themselves skyward. Another popular destination is the Winton Motor Raceway, which is one of Victoria’s main motor-racing circuits and holds events every weekend.
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