Benalla Official Visitor Guide 2019

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Benalla

Baddaginnie • Devenish • Goorambat • Swanpool • Tatong • Thoona • Winton

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Benalla see the art in everything

Home of the renowned Benalla Art Gallery, high-speed action at the Winton Motor Raceway, street art, silo art, the nationally significant Winton Wetlands, events, cafes and so much more.

CONTENTS Getting Here

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Benalla Map

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Things To Do

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Festivals and Events

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Arts and Culture

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Wall to Wall

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Silo Art Trail

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Enjoy Benalla

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History 19–21 Touring Route

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Enjoy Entertainment

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Enjoy Places to Stay

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Enjoy Food & Wine

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Benalla is two hours north of Melbourne and one hour south of Albury via the Hume Highway.

Enjoy Shopping

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Enjoy Rural Benalla

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You are sure to Enjoy Benalla.

Enjoy Glenrowan

Enjoy Swanpool

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Disclaimer: The Benalla Ensign has made every effort to ensure that all the information listed is correct at the time of printing.

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Publisher: Benalla Ensign. For advertising enquiries contact Benalla Ensign on 03 5762 4444.

RU R A L C I T Y

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Benalla Cinema@bpacc A big city digital experience with country friendliness and low prices.

See the latest movies.

• Great value snacks at the kiosk • Baby friendly and open caption sessions Box office open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm and a half hour prior to sessions.

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Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre 57 Samaria Road Benalla Box Office: 03 5762 5515 bpacc.benalla

Getting here

Escape the rush of city life and retreat to the peaceful setting of country Benalla, with a comfortable two-hour drive from Melbourne on the Hume Highway.

Benalla railway station is on the North East railway line and is served by V/Line services between Melbourne and Albury, as well as a twice daily Countrylink XPT service to and from Sydney. A coach and train network service the Benalla region and taxi services operate within the town itself.

V/Line bookings: 136 196 Countrylink XPT bookings: 132 232 Benalla taxis: 03 5762 3333 Greyhound: 1300 473 946 Benalla is also equipped with an airstrip that can be utilized by private aircraft owners.

Benalla is the gateway to the High country, which makes Benalla the perfect base to discover the sites and delights of the surrounding region and Victorian snowfields.

Distance from Benalla to: Melbourne ���������������������������������������������� 209 km Albury �������������������������������������������������������113 km Sydney �����������������������������������������������������682 km Beechworth ����������������������������������������������� 77 km Bright �������������������������������������������������������� 119 km Glenrowan �������������������������������������������������24 km Mansfield ���������������������������������������������������63 km Wangaratta ���������������������������������������������� 40 km Shepparton ������������������������������������������������61 km Violet Town ����������������������������������������������� 25 km Yarrawonga ����������������������������������������������� 66km

Weather

Temperatures range from an average winter minimum of 3°C to an average summer maximum of 31°C. Rainfall is within 600–700 mm average with most rain falling in the spring and winter.

• Benalla’s average maximum temperature — Summer 31.0°C, Winter 12.8°C. • Average minimum temperature — Summer 14.9°C, Winter 3.2°C. • Average rainfall — Summer 114.1 mm, Winter 213.5 mm.

Emergency contacts Emergency 000 Fire, Ambulance and Police

Benalla Police Station 03 5760 0200 Benalla Health Service 03 5761 4222 SES 132 500 Poisons Hotline 131 126

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Benalla Map

Benalla Map

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Benalla Map

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THINGS TO DO

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• Visit the Costume and Kelly Museum where you will discover the Kelly saga, Benalla’s Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop, Captain Hec Waller and a fascinating and renowned costume collection.

• Explore the Ceramic Mural next to the Visitor Info Centre (VIC).

• Take in a great 4.2 km walk, run or ride around the Lake Benalla Walking Track.

Make sure you look out for platypus, turtles and the Rakali, a native water rat.

• Enjoy exhibitions at the renowned Benalla Art Gallery and take a break at the fabulous Gallery Café.

• Take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens and enjoy the rose collection which is especially delightful when in full bloom. Take a moment to reflect at the Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop and Captain Hec Waller memorials, both poignant reminders of lives lost.

• Enjoy the Heritage Trail which will take you on a discovery tour of Benalla’s rich history.

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Kelly Touring Route. View the green sash, explore the courthouse, the bootmakers shop, the cemetery and more.

• Meander the streets of Benalla as you take in the towns Street Art. There are currently 65 murals around Benalla for you to explore, with more coming in 2019.

• Take a drive along the North East Victoria Silo Art trail and see silos, street art and water tank in the townships of Goorambat, Devenish, Tungamah and the Winton Wetlands.

• The Aquatic Centre features indoor and outdoor pools and a gym if you want to keep up your exercise regime or take the kids for a splash. The hydrotherapy pool water temperature is set to around 35°.

• The Benalla Aviation Museum has a number of historic air craft on display. If you’re feeling adventurous, how about taking a joy flight in one of the restored ex-RAAF training aircraft (www.benallaaviationmuseum.org.au). Or book a glider flight at the State Gliding Centre next door.

THINGS TO DO • Take a step back in time and experience the Benalla Migrant Camp photographic exhibition. For open days visit benallamigrantcampexhibition.blogspot. com • Winton Wetlands is an ephemeral wetland with a diversity of environment depending on whether there has been rain or an extended dry. The Mokoan Hub is a great starting point, open daily.

• Winton Motor Raceway: thrill to the V8 Supercars, Historic Winton, motorcycles and club days. There is something on at Winton Raceway nearly every day.

• Catch a movie or a show at the Benalla Performing Arts Centre in plush surroundings (www.bpacc.com.au) or head out to the iconic Swanpool Cinema (www.swanpoolcinema.com.au).

• Indulge in the local eateries. Don’t forget the historic hotels in Benalla and the surrounding villages.

• Sample the many wines of the region and visit cellar doors in the Glenrowan and Taminick area as well as Kooyonga Creek Winery in Samaria and Tallis Winery near Dookie.

• Enjoy a bushwalk in the Mt Samaria State Park, Reef Hills or Warby Ovens National park.

• Visit the North East Artisans in Bridge Street, Benalla’s own independent artist initiative, gallery and shop with a curated selection of locally, produced quality artisan creations.

• Brochures and maps can be collected from the Benalla Visitor Information Centre.

Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre

Benalla Library

• Books, DVDs, magazines and eResources • Free workshops and events • Free wifi • Temporary membership for visitors

Open Monday - Saturday 03 5762 2069 Benalla Library

• Adult-sized change facilities

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Festivals and events Enjoy a variety of events throughout the year. For a full listing of regional events, check out www.enjoybenalla.com.au

JANUARY Victorian Gliding Club FEBRUARY Swanpool Motor Festival MARCH Thoona Wheelie Bins The Source: local producers food and makers market APRIL Wall to Wall Street Art Festival Molyullah Easter Sports Benalla Shorts Film Festival MAY Benalla Historic Vehicle Tour Historic Winton Supercar Championships JUNE Glenrowan Wine Region: Trails, Tastings and Tales JULY – AUGUST Swanpool Creative Recycled Art Prize exhibition - SCRAP OCTOBER Benalla Racing Club – Gold Cup Benalla Spring Show 10 enjoybenalla.com.au

NOVEMBER Benalla Festival Happy Wanderer Festival DECEMBER Christmas in Benalla Window to Window art exhibition Carols by Candlelight MARKETS Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers’ Market held on the fourth Saturday of the month, 9 am – 1 pm Day in the Gardens Market, held on second Sunday in November as part of the Benalla Festival, 9 am – 3 pm OTHER Other events also take place at – • Benalla Art Gallery • Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre • Winton Motor Raceway • Winton Wetlands • North East Artisans - NEA

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Art and culture

Benalla has long been recognised as north east Victoria’s leading arts and cultural centre.

Housed in a striking modernist building that overlooks Lake Benalla, the Benalla Art Gallery is one of Victoria’s pre-eminent regional art galleries.

The gallery features some of Australia’s greatest artists including Roberts, Von Guerard, Arkley, Arthur Streeton and Sidney Nolan’s ‘Siege at Glenrowan’ tapestry.

Across the bridge from Lake Benalla lies the iconic Ceramic Mural, which was originally inspired by the Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, although its creation went on to include contributions from some of Australia’s leading artists including Thancoupie, Michael Leunig, Sam Jinks, Judy Lorraine and many others.

Next to it is the Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum and Visitor Information Centre that houses a costume collection dating from 1770, local historical artefacts, war services room and a permanent Ned Kelly story display.

Stroll down Bridge St and be mesmerized by the local talents as you discover North East Artisans.

NEA provides studio space for artisans, art and craft workshops as well as a gallery shop.

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BENALLA ART GALLERY BOTANICAL GARDENS BRIDGE STREET, BENALLA, VIC 3672

OPEN 10am - 5pm (closed Tuesdays) 03 5760 2619 gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au www.benallaartgallery.com.au

Image: Future Perfect: Celebrating 50 Years of Benalla Art Gallery

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Street Art Benalla’s world-famous street art festival, Wall to Wall, was the idea of the local community and heading into its fifth year, is building a trail of amazing artworks.

Within six months of the idea for a streetart festival beginning back in 2015, the community raised the funds and local, national and international artists started to paint as part of the inaugural event.

Thirteen artists worked for just four days transforming the town into a giant artwork.

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Festivals have been held with the variety of art and footprint of the event growing year on year.

In 2018 international artists such as Elle, George Rose and Malaysian Mural Expert Leonard Siaw transformed some of the town’s most prominent walls.

As well as more recent artworks some Wall to Wall favourites like Adnate’s ‘Sophia’ at the Goorambat Church, and Julian Clavijo’s ‘Baby with rainbow afro’ on Carrier St remain a favourite for many visitors.

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Silo Art Trail NORTH EAST VICTORIA

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1. GOORAMBAT SILO The Goorambat community is very proud to have Jimmy Dvate’s artwork adorn the silos. Jimmy is passionate about conservation and is particularly keen to highlight the plight of endangered species. The Barking Owl is the most threatened owl in Victoria with Northeast Victoria a remaining stronghold for wild populations.

2. ‘SOPHIA’ OF GOORAMBAT ‘Sophia’ came into being during the 2017 Wall to Wall Festival. Artist Adnate created this stunning mural to depict the female aspect of the Holy Spirit. Sophia by nature is wise, nurturing, comforting, inspirational and ever present.

3. DEVENISH SILO This artwork, by renowned artist Cam Scale, is a visual tribute to the men and women of the Devenish community who have enlisted in military service. The GrainCorp Devenish silos have long been a symbol of the prosperity of local grain production. That they now depict an aspect of military service provided by the community is a fitting link between the two.

4. TUNGAMAH SILO Western Australian street artist Sobrane Simcock was commissioned to paint the privately owned Tungamah Silos in 2018. This was the first silo to be painted in north-east Victoria, beginning this Silo Art Trail. Sobrane was the first Australian female silo artist.

5. WINTON WETLAND’S WATER TANK This stunning visual tribute was created during the 2016 Wall to Wall Festival by renowned street artist Guide Van Helten. The commission saw Guido incorporate portraits of three local volunteers, Colin Hooke from Chesney Vale Fire Brigade, Robert Green of Taminick Fire Brigade and Danielle Spokes of Winton Fire Brigade.

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Botanical Gardens

Benalla is known as the ‘rose city’ because of its stunning collection of more than a thousand roses in the Botanical Gardens which is listed as an area of significance by Heritage Victoria.

You might visit to be surrounded by blooms and serpentine paths in the modern and heritage rose gardens, to see the historic Weary Dunlop memorial or enjoy a tour of the Benalla Art Gallery.

The playground features rope courses, a ‘hobbit’ cave, a meandering river course and mud play area using materials sympathetic to the natural setting in the gardens. And kids just love it! A must-stop spot for the family.

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HISTORY

Our famous sons

HECTOR MACDONALD LAWS (HEC) WALLER: DSO AND BAR, RAN Hailed as ‘one of the finest captains who ever sailed the seas’, Hec Waller had a distinguished naval career that culminated in him being lost at sea in 1942.

The youngest of 10 children, Hec Waller was born on April 4, 1900 in Benalla.

He was educated at Benalla East and No. 31 state schools, later attending Benalla High School.

Hec joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1913, was awarded the King’s Medal in 1917, and rose through the ranks to captain at the start

of WWII. He was awarded two Distinguished Service Orders (DSO) in less than a year for his role in battles and took command of the cruiser HMAS Perth in 1941.

Despite destroying at least four transports and a minesweeper, both the HMAS Perth and the USS Houston were sunk by the Japanese in the early hours of March 1, 1942.

A lasting memorial to Hec Waller was unveiled in March 2010, featuring a granite base with a

bronze swirl, depicting the disturbance made by a ship after sinking below the water. A brass sailor’s and captain’s cap are partially submerged in the rock with remembrance poppies, in honour of not only Captain Waller, but of others lost at sea.

EDWARD ‘WEARY’ DUNLOP – AC, CMG AND OBE Soldier, surgeon and war hero Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop was born in Benalla in 1907.

care of his fellow POWs made him a legend in camps along the Burma Railway.

Growing up on the family farm, Weary attended Benalla High School and was a brilliant student and sportsman.

He scrounged food for the sick, built makeshift hospitals and operated with hand-made instruments.

He played rugby for Australia and studied medicine at Melbourne University before enlisting in WWII as a surgeon.

A prisoner of war in Thailand, his outstanding courage, leadership and

After returning to Australia, Weary dedicated his life to research and caring for former POWs. Weary bore no hatred towards the Japanese and became deeply devoted to the people of Asia.

He was Australian of the

Year in 1977.

To mark Weary’s achievements, a bronze memorial sculpture was erected on the edge of Benalla’s Botanical Gardens in 1996 and unveiled

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HISTORY

Costume and Kelly Museum Benalla is named after an Aboriginal Tribe who once lived in the area. During the goldrush of the 1850’s gold seekers travelling to Beechworth made Benalla an important supply stop and mining also began in the local Reef Hills.

In 1969 the first edition of the North East Ensign – now the Benalla Ensign – was published. The railway arrived in Benalla in 1873 and a recreational reserve - now the Botanical gardens - was created that same year. In 1965 Benalla would be proclaimed a city.

Benalla’s rich history, with a focus on notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, can be experienced at the Kelly and Costume Museum. Including Kelly’s prison cell and parts of the old Benalla courtroom, the museum is a must for all Ned Kelly enthusiasts and historians. It also houses a range of exhibits which tell the story of Benalla’s history.

Located in Mair St the Kelly and Costume Museum is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4.30 pm and on weekends from 10 am to 3.30 pm.

BENALLA COSTUME AND KELLY MUSEUM The Kelly Saga…

Ned’s authentic sash.

Local History…

Memorabilia.

Fabulous Fashions…

Extensive costume collection from 1750’s.

Research facilities…

Publications and documents from 1879.

Open Wednesdays 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm or by appointment.

Inspiring Life Stories…

Sir Edward Weary Dunlop and Captain Hector Waller.

14 Mair Street, Benalla

Ph (03) 5762 1749

Open: Monday – Friday 9 am – 4.30 pm

Weekends 10 am – 4 pm

Website: home.vicnet.net.au/~benmus/

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Benalla Migrant Camp After World War II the former RAAF pilot training base at Benalla Airport was turned into a migrant holding centre to house displaced persons from Europe, who came to Australia as part of the Assisted Migration Programme.

Benalla Migrant Camp was commonly referred to as the ‘Balt Camp’. Before it was largely demolished in the 1990s, the camp infrastructure was extensive including four school buildings, a hospital, kindergarten and crèche, chapel, shop, a cinema hall and youth recreation centre as well as several administration and staff buildings. At full

capacity the camp was able to house and feed, 500 individuals.

Over the 18 years of its operation (1949– 1967) 60,000 migrants made the camp their home, many for several years. In May 2015 the nine remaining huts on the former camp site as well as its original entrance gates and roads, received state heritage listing as a result of a community-driven campaign, in recognition of its significance in showcasing an important part of Victoria’s cultural and social history.

Benalla Migrant Camp Photographic Exhibition @ Hut 11, Hangar Lane, Benalla Airport, off Samaria Road Open on selected days throughout the year, special openings and group bookings welcome.

For more information find us on Facebook or phone the Benalla Visitor Information Centre on 03 5762 1749.

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Ned Kelly TOURING ROUTE

It was in Benalla that Ned Kelly had his first encounters with the law, hiding from police in the Old Boot shop in Arundel Street and having his fate sealed at the Old Courthouse across the road.

in Bridge St. Following the shooting of three policemen at Stringybark in 1878, the Kelly Gang were declared outlaws and a special police taskforce set up its headquarters at the Commercial Hotel in Benalla to co-ordinate the manhunt for the Kelly gang.

The next stop is the Old Courthouse (now the Anglican Church and Parish) in Arundel Street. Built in 1864, the Courthouse was the venue for several of the Kelly family trials. The cell, in which Ned was once held, is still in its original state.

Diagonally opposite is a small timber shop that used to be the old Bootmaker’s shop — a real Kelly relic.

It was here in 1877 that Ned Kelly burst into the shop having escaped police custody while en route to the courthouse. He was recaptured in the shop after a violent struggle with police.

The Benalla Cemetery, in Cemetery Road is where many of Ned’s family are buried there as well as Joe Byrne, Kelly’s lieutenant.

No visit is complete without taking the journey to Stringybark Creek Historic Reserve and historical walk. Stringybark Creek Historical Reserve is located 50 kilometres south from Benalla, and is where the infamous shootout between police and the Kelly Gang took place on 26 October, 1878.

A visit to the Visitor Information Centre and Museum in Mair Street is a great starting point on your trip through Kelly country.

The Gang surprised the police at their camp and, in the ensuing gun battle, three policeman were killed.

The Costume and Kelly Museum has an impressive collection of Ned Kelly memorabilia, including the blood-stained green silk sash worn by Ned during the Glenrowan siege and the portable police cell in which he was imprisoned. The museum also screens a video, which tells the story of the Kelly legend.

Re-live the Kelly story and visit the many significant sites in and around Benalla as part of the Ned Kelly touring route. www.nedkellytouringroute.com.au or follow them on Facebook.

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LEGEND Ned Kelly site interpretive sign Accredited Visitor Information Centre

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Visitor Information Centre Major Highway Sealed Road Unsealed Road

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BENALLA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Benalla Short Film Festival is now in its 5th year. This national competition each year draws short film makers from all over Australia and culminates in the Awards Ceremony to be held at Benalla Town Hall on 6th April, 2019. The winning entries, in four categories, are selected by noted television actor producer John Orcsik and actor Tony Bonner AM. Short films are very popular and provide budding film makers with the opportunity to experiment with diverse styles and techniques. www.benallashorts.com

Anyone For Golf?

Enjoy a Round of Golf with Friends Fresh country air, fully watered fairways, eighteen gently undulating greens and an abundance of local wildlife will make your game of golf at Benalla Golf Club absolutely unforgettable.

• Situated just 2 hrs from Melbourne

• Lunchtime specials

• Par 72 course

• Well stocked Golf Shop with buggy and club hire

• Green Fee players welcome • Licensed Bistro and Bar – indoor or outdoor dining

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• Sunday roast

• Visitors welcome

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Wall to Wall Festival

Salvia and perennial garden at Birchwood near Benalla is open to the public during Wall to Wall from Friday April 5th (9:30 am) until Monday April 8th (5:30 pm), supporting Cancer Council Victoria.

Spring at Birchwood

Also open for group bookings: October 17 – December 7 CONTACT US TODAY Autumn at Birchwood

03 5766 6275 juliecampbellcecil@gmail.com 653 O’Dea Road Molyullah Victoria www.birchwoodnearbenalla.com.au/ charityopendays

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licensed sporting club with bar and bistro four full sized outdoor grass and carpet bowling greens, three under lights barefoot bowls available for groups function rooms – up to 300 people views of botanic gardens loo ample car parking

k for ward to welcoming you

Benalla Bowls Club Inc. 25 Arundel Street, Benalla Ph: (03) 5762 2094

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Enjoy entertainment MANSFIELD ZOO Home to Victoria’s only White Lions! Visit our meerkats, four different kinds of monkeys, alligator, bison, dingos, deer and many other animals and birds. Wander with deer and kangaroos in a park like setting in the foothills of Mt Buller, feeding many animals as you explore.

Lion feeding is at 1.30 pm on weekends and Vic holidays, followed

by Meerkat feeding. Overnight Camping is available for the adventurous.

1064 Mansfield Woods Point Rd, Mansfield • 03 5777 3576 www.mansfieldzoo.com.au • info@mansfieldzoo.com.au

BENALLA AQUATIC CENTRE You can find it all at Benalla Aquatic Centre! Open 7 days a week.

Three indoor pools, and a seasonal outdoor 50 m pool, cater for all levels of swimmer. From toddlers to serious lap swimmers — we’ve got you covered. Our gym is open during all Centre opening hours.

YMCA Benalla boasts a huge range of both aquatic and land based fitness classes. All ages and fitness levels are more than welcome, with fully qualified staff on hand to support you towards your healthy lifestyle. Classes range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, 5 days a week.

4 Mair St, Benalla • 03 5762 2154 benalla.ymca.org.au • benalla@ymca.org.au

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Benalla Airport Benalla Airport has an intriguing and interesting past. It is a former RAAF training centre used extensively in WWII which would later become home to a migrant camp for post-war refugees.

In recent years it has been established as a regional airport which is home to the Gliding Club of Victoria, an Aviation Museum, a series of exhibits commemorating its migrant history and a hub for recreational adventure flights.

The ‘Winjeel’ is an Australian designed military plane used to Air-Force, Navy, add Army pilots from the late 1950s through to the mid-1970s. It’s a sturdy workhorse powered by an American ‘radial’ engine. It can carry a pilot and two passengers.

The ‘Nanchang’ is a sleek plane designed in China to train pilots of the People’s Liberation Army and Navy during the Cold War. Pilot and passenger are accommodated in a ‘fighter-style’ cockpit, and its retractable landing gear and ‘radial’ engine give it great performance.

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a six-year period. Designed as a ‘club’ aircraft, it was ‘impressed’ into the RAAF for training and liason duty during the dark days of WWII. Explore the history of flying in Australia by touring the Museum, Take time to look through the collection of historic memorabilia and see some of the worlds classic aircraft up close.

The Gliding Club of Victoria (GCV) is the largest club of its type in Australia, attracting pilots from around the globe to experience the area’s world-renowned flying conditions. The club offers great facilities for its members, visiting pilots both national and internationally, and the general public. GCV has the ability to host both national and regional competitions which run between one and two weeks, typically attracting up to 60 glider pilots and a similar number of crew members.

In January 2017 GCV hosted the World Gliding Championships attracting hundreds of competitors and fans to Benalla.

Established in 2008, the volunteer run museum is open each Wednesday and Sunday from 9 am to 3.30 pm and on other days by request.

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Live the dream ! take flight from

Benalla airport BENALLA AERODROME, SAMARIA ROAD, BENALLA

Winjeel

Adventure Flights Enjoy a memorable experience in Historic Vintage Military Training Aircraft

Gift ers vouch le ab avail

mark.carr@bigpond.com www.adventureflightsbenalla.com.au

de Havilland Moth Minor

Flights by appointment only. ( Subject to weather conditions ).

We supply: 1. The Glider 2. The Pilot

Recreational Flight Training Now available

You have the fun!

at Benalla Aero Club ( 03 ) 5763 2440 | www.benallaaeroclub.com

Best possible view of Benalla!

BENALLA BENALLA

Vouchers are available: What an excellent gift idea

Gliding Club of Victoria

Phone: 5762 1058 Email: gliding@glidingclub.org.au www.glidingclub.org.au

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Winton Wetlands Located only 15 minutes from Benalla, and 25 from Wangaratta, the 8750 Ha site features 32 wetlands, 5000 Ha of woodland and is home to a huge variety of native flora and fauna, including more than 180 species of birds.

Visitors to Winton Wetlands can connect with this amazing site in a number of ways. Take a walk or bikeride on a seemingly endless variety of tracks. Take time to look at the wildlife or see if you can spot some of the artworks painted at various locations. Maybe you would prefer a paddle through one of the Wetlands waterways.

Photo: Rene Martens

Before you head home stop and relax at the Makoan Hub and Café — where you will find all the information you need to explore the site — and maybe a hot coffee or tasty snack.

The Wetlands are in a constant state of change so every visit reveals something new and interesting.

Discover for yourself what makes Winton Wetlands so magical.

Winton Wetlands is located at 652 Lake Mokoan Rd, Chesney Vale. For more information visit www.wintonwetlands.org.au or call 03 5766 4462.

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Winton Motor Raceway Situated just a short drive from Benalla, Winton Motor Raceway is a favourite venue for motoring enthusiasts and motorsport competitors alike.

Unlike any other circuit in Australia, Winton offers an unobstructed view of almost the entire track from any vantage point, allowing spectators to see all the action, all the time.

Winton hosts a range of weekend events throughout the year from smaller car club meets to hosting a round of the Virgin Australia Super Car Championships.

And that’s not all, throughout the year visitors can experience the Shannon Nationals, Historic Winton, the unique Speedway at Winton Days, the festival of speed, a round of the Australian SuperTrucks Championships, the much-loved Winton 300 and the Ken Leigh HQ Holden 4-hour, to name a few.

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For fans of modified vehicles Winton also hosts the always popular Performance Car Mania and other burnout events.

If you prefer your action on two-wheels then Winton has you covered. Come along to watch the Australian Superbike Championship, the Hartwell Motorcycle Club or the Victorian Road Racing Championship.

If the above races have too much traction for your liking how about coming along to one of Winton’s drifting events.

For more information about upcoming events check out www.wintonmotorraceway.com.au or phone 5760 7100.

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Nation’s Action Track!

SUPERCARS • TRUCK RACING • HISTORIC RACING SPEEDWAY DAYS • SHANNONS NATIONALS PERFORMANCE CAR MANIA • DRIFT MATSURI AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

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Enjoy places to stay 4-Star quality accommodation in the heart of Benalla

Top Town of the

The Top of the Town Motel is the perfect place to stay when experiencing motor sport, wineries, gliding, ballooning, cycling, the history of Ned Kelly and more when visiting Benalla and its surrounds.

Motel

• 136–138 Bridge Street • Benalla • 03 5762 4866 • topofthetown@toptown.com.au www.topofthetown.net.au

Top Service. Top Location. Top Choice. Top of the Town.

• Free Foxtel • Refurbished rooms • Charge back facilities at most restaurants • Split-system heating and cooling • Executive spa units • Free Wi-Fi • Rooms with microwaves

• Located in the heart of the CBD • All rooms have queen-size beds • Close to all restaurants • Off-street trailer parking • Pool • Front rooms all double glazed.

• Affordable rates

Tourist, traveller and family accommodation in the Hume Region of Victoria’s High Country Our spacious park has easy access to the town centre, is surrounded by biking and walking tracks and is a short drive from many of the region’s numerous attractions.

Benalla is renowned for its botanical gardens, art galleries, museums, local wineries and nearby Winton Raceway, but did you know Benalla is also just over an hour from the ski resorts of Mt Buller? Benalla Tourist Park offers you an affordable ski trip destination.

camping options. Our accommodation selection includes motel rooms, cabins and villas, all with air-conditioning. The cabins and villas are fully self-contained with kitchens or kitchenettes with a stove top, microwave, refrigerator, utensils and some with an oven. They We offer powered (grassed or slab) and feature a lounge and dining area ensuite sites as well as unpowered and including a flat screen TV. All cabins So call us today on (03) 5762 3434, visit www.benallatouristpark.com.au or email info@benallatp.com.au

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and villas have private bathrooms.

Facilities at Benalla Tourist Park include a swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and a large camp kitchen including a TV room. Parking is also available out the front of your cabin or villa.

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Accommodation

Escape, discover and truly unwind on your visit to Benalla where you will find an array of accommodation options.

There is a variety of options for your stay raging from caravan parks, free camping and National parks.

Warm and inviting hosts, Benalla has a wealth of accommodation options from luxury retreats to delightful bed and breakfasts, comfortable motels, charming pubs, self contained units and caravan parks.

Benalla also has accessibility to a dump point and fresh water.

Benalla’s motels offer spacious rooms set amongst beautiful garden settings, barbecue facilities, pool and spa areas and in walking distance to the centre of town.

Or create a ‘home away from home’ in one of the many self-contained cabins or villas which provide accommodation for families or groups of up to 6.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre on 5762 1749 who can suggest accommodation choices from luxury through to budget.

Benalla is now an RV friendly town and we welcome both caravanners and campers.

Located on the edge of the Broken River, Marangan is a beautiful property like no other. Secluded, yet only minutes from the heart of Benalla, it provides for an amazing getaway on this historic farm.

Stay at The Dairy. Featured in Country Style magazine, this old red brick dairy has been transformed into a comfortable home with modern conveniences and plenty of rustic charm.

Sleeps up to 6, comfy beds, electric blankets, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, wood fire, verandas, bbq, plenty of parking, peace and quiet.

Special event? You can choose from a variety of event spaces along the banks of the Broken River and around the property to make your special day truly unique.

0499 195 763 2 Goomalibee Road, Benalla VIC 3672

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Enjoy places to stay RUSHTON COTTAGE Enjoy country tranquility and hospitality at Rushton Cottage (circa 1904). The private 2 room guest apartment suits 1 couple OR 2 singles (twin-share). Rushton Cottage is in the heart of Benalla’s heritage precinct and a relaxing stroll to shops, Art Gallery, Street Art, eateries, museum and more. The “guest only” entrance, master bedroom with ensuite, a sitting room, bull-nosed furnished veranda that overlooks the pet friendly cottage garden and 24/7 host contact promises a delightful experience. Off-street parking and continental breakfast provided. Reviews at HomeawaySTAYZ.

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36 Benalla St, Benalla • 0437 621 575 janerushworth2101@gmail.com • www.enjoybenalla.com.au

AVONDEL MOTOR INN • Deluxe queen, twin and family rooms • Foxtel • Breakfast dining room • FREE WiFi • Fresh milk for tea & coffee 21 Bridge St West, Benalla • 03 5762 3677

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Spacious ground floor units Fully renovated rooms – 2018 Quiet location for a great sleep Car and trailer parking off-street Pool and BBQ facilities Spa /family /disabled access unit 700m stroll to shopping 300m to restaurant / take-away

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Ph: 03 5762 3399

www.glidercitymotel.com Cnr Witt Street & Sydney Road, Benalla Michael and Mandy Tabe

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STAY WITH US

Discover for yourself what makes VISIT OUR 8,750HA SITE: Winton Wetlands so magical.

"Landses to die for, art works 32 wetlands can VISIT OUR 8,750HA SITE: Visitors to WintoninWetlands the natural environment, 5,000Ha of woodland connect with the site in any 32 wetlands sunsets and number sun rises of equal to ways.

Whether it be a walk, a bike ride... Take Huge variety of flora5,000Ha and fauna any I have experienced of woodland or a relaxing visityour to the Mokoan Hub time and your camera."

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Visit the Mokoan Hub and Cafe DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF Visit the Mokoan Hub and Cafe The Wetlands are in a constant state of Maps and guides available WHAT MAKES WINTON Maps and guides available change so every visit reveals something WETLANDS SO MAGICAL. new and interesting.

WINTON WETLANDS The Mokoan Project

www.wintonwetlands.org.au

652 Lake Mokoan Road, Chesney Vale, Vic. 3725 Contact us: info@wintonwetlands.org.au 'ir 03 5766 4462

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CAFE HOURS: 7 Days per week 9am - 4pm

Your Hosts: Brian & Di Hogg • • • • • • • •

20 quiet rooms with off street parking for cars and trailers Free wireless internet* and Foxtel Coach and cycle friendly Pool and spa Guest garden and BBQ area Hot breakfasts delivered to rooms Hot, strong showers Comfy beds

48-50 Bridge Street West, Benalla 3672

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New Dragon Gate Restaurant

BUFFET NOW OPEN

$10 takeaway from Buffet lunch Tue, Sat & Sun

BUFFET OPEN Tue & Sat: lunch & dinner, Sunday: lunch only SEAFOOD Saturday: dinner only Bookings essential

Dine In & Take Away | Open 7 Days Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Dinner: 5 pm – 9 pm ( Lunch specials available )

NEW

Dragon Gate Restaurant 1 Thomas St, Benalla Ph 5762 4827

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With charming cafes, classic country pubs and boutique wineries, Benalla offers a wide variety of dining experiences.

Many local restaurants and cafes use regional produce on their seasonal menus and there is always a good local wine to accompany dishes too.

Quick and easy take-away options include freshly made pizzas, noodles, specialty beef, chicken, lamb and veggie burgers,

or the popular fish and chips in traditional paper wrap.

Local produce, organic bread and plants and herbs can also be sourced at local markets.

Here you will find apples, stone fruit, cherries, olives and olive oils, as well as nuts, locally produced honey, and homemade mustards, relishes, chutneys and preserves.

TALLIS WINE CELLAR DOOR Discover our relaxed cellar door sitting above an ever-changing rural landscape offering guided tastings of handcrafted single vineyard wines, warm hospitality and shared seasonal grazing platters. From cellar door, our interpretive Rock Correa walking track ( 1hr return ) offers a chance to sight kangaroos, learn about the Traditional Owners, the history of Dookie and take in breathtaking 360° panoramas.

Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11 am – 4 pm.

Friday to Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Bookings recommended.

195 Major Plains Rd, Dookie • 0437 825 547 talliswine.com.au • info@talliswine.com.au

BLACK DOG BREWERY A craft brewery at Taminick Cellars winery producing preservativefree beers made from premium malted barley, hops and yeast strains with pure Warby Range water. There are four handcrafted beers in the initial range with limited release specialty beers also produced.

OPEN Thursday to Monday 12 pm – 5 pm 339 Booth Rd, Taminick • 03 5766 2282 blackdogbrewery.com.au • info@blackdogbrewery.com.au

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Bias Bistro open everyday Open every day for lunch & dinner

We Dining a look t Benalla Bowls Club f o Benalla Bowls Club Inc. rwar d to welcoming you 25 Arundel Street, Benalla Ph: (03) 5762 2094

www.benallabowlsclub.com.au

Merchants of Food, Wine, Produce & Lifestyle Open 7 days a week from 7 am – 5 pm (except public holidays) All day breakfast from 7am till 4pm Lunch from 11.30am till 4pm Amazing variety of cakes & slices, hot drinks, cold drinks, local wines, beers and ciders.

Catering to dietary requirements such as gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and paleo.

Proudly retailing local produce.

Groups catered for (bookings encouraged).

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Relax – Unwind – Indulge

Every Day is a special day at Benalla Golf Club • Try our Old fashioned roasts on Sundays.

• Daily lunchtime specials Monday to Friday • Gluten Free dietary needs provided for.

• Local quality wines to compliment your meal • Watch the kangaroos while dining indoors or outdoor • Open 7 days - Lunch and Dinner • Family friendly

Benalla Golf Club

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DEVENISH RAILWAY HOTEL Classic Country Pub - Established 1884

Dinner

Thursday to Saturday 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Pot & Parma Thursday

Lunch

Saturday & Sunday 12 noon – 2.30 pm

24 Main Street, Devenish. Phone 5764 4375

Goorambat Railway Hotel

FREE CAMPING WELCOME Park in the back yard and join us for a meal or a drink Main Bar and Dining room Kids playroom & Billiard Room

Friday night – Meat tray raffle Visit silo and Wall art trail

Large group bookings available (20 plus) upon request on Monday’s and Tuesday’s Wednesday – Saturday: 12 pm till late – Lunch 12 pm – 2 pm – Dinner 6 pm – 8.30 pm Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm – Lunch 12 pm – 2 pm | Happy Hours Weekdays: 5 pm – 6 pm

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HISTORIC TATONG TAVERN HOTEL The Tatong Tavern is a quaint English Style Country Inn situated in the small community of Tatong only a short 15-minute drive from Benalla. Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, enjoy local activities such as bushwalking and cycling, fresh-water fishing, gem collecting and sightseeing on the Ned Kelly Trail. Enjoy our beautiful meals complimented by local wines. Bookings preferred for meals.

• Meals • Accommodation • Functions • Camping available Closed Mondays, open Tuesdays for pizza, open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Come hungry for it!

2581 Benalla Tatong Rd, Tatong • 03 5767 2210 www.tatongtavern.com

• Dimattina Coffee • Cakes and Slices • Fresh Sandwiches • Focaccias • Traditional Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls • Gourmet Pies • Inside or Outside Dining

Celebrating 90 Years of Family Business The Bakery Since 1929 Open from 6.30 am 113–115 Bridge St Ph: 5762 2324

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Shop local

Take a leisurely stroll down leafy Bridge Street and the central retail strip and delve into an array of contemporary boutiques, quality homewares and antique stores that offer an eclectic mix of giftware, fashion, jewellery, books, gourmet food and garden wares.

HORSE HABITS Meet Narelle & the team for your equine essentials.

Our stocked brands include; Akubra, Ariat, Flexi Fit, Horze, Pro Choice, Pure Western, Tekna & Wrangler.

If we don’t have what you’re after, we will try and source it for you!

You don’t have to be “horsey” to pop into Horse Habits.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our products.

99 Bridge St, Benalla • 03 5762 3999

Jenny Milner - Marsha Watson

Pharmacy We offer the following services: • Patient Medication Profiles • Diabetes Australia Agent

• Giftware • MedAvisor

• Weight Management

• Impromy Weight Loss program

• Podiatrist

• Digital Photo Kiosks

• Home Health Care Aids

• Loyalty Club

• MooGoo Skincare

• Free health information

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For friendly service and good advice 55 Bridge Street, Benalla VIC 3672.

Phone: 03 5762 1033

Email: milnerwatson.pharmacy@nunet.com.au

Enjoy Shopping The town is well-serviced by many large grocery, furniture, electrical and hardware stores, fashion and footwear outlets and children’s clothing and toy shops, as well as a number of small boutique outlets full of their own character and charm.

Benalla also has many large retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Stolz Retravision, Target Country, and Mitre 10.

And in Benalla — you will always find a park!

You will also find hairdressers, beauticians, gift shops, jewellers, pharmacies, book shops, clothing shops and sports stores.

BENALLA LAUNDROMAT SHEPPARTON LAUNDROMAT SEYMOUR LAUNDROMAT

ONE STOP LAUNDRY SHOPS WASH, SHOP & GO

SAVE TIME, MONEY, ELECTRICITY & WATER Large and small washers with a 23 minute cycle to cater for small domestic loads to KING size DOONAS Super commercial dryers.

Coin and soap dispensers and large stainless steel folding tables offer complete facilities for total self service convenience.

SEPARATE ANIMAL CARE SECTION WASH AND DRY HORSE RUGS AND ALL ANIMAL BEDDING 2 INSIDE DOG WASHERS and GROOMING TABLE CLEANED & OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 6AM-10PM. FREE CAR PARKING. SHEPPARTON

Opposite NAB Bank, 372 Wyndham Street

BENALLA

Opposite Aldi, 156 Bridge Street

SEYMOUR

Opposite McDonalds, 36 Emily Street

Contact Noelene 0427 314 310

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Enjoy Rural Benalla Discover the many things to see and do in the picturesque rural districts surrounding Benalla.

Venture out of town to discover bubbling streams and swimming hideaways, breathtaking views and mountainous backdrops as you visit the historic townships of Devenish, Goorambat, Tatong, Thoona and Swanpool.

The Glenrowan Wine Region nestled at the foothills of the Warby Ranges is the perfect picnic spot where you can enjoy the views, memorable wines and gourmet lunches.

Take a scenic drive past the Winton Wetlands, a reserve of more than 3000 hectares surrounded by redgum and box grassy woodlands, or see the sites as you cycle around the area.

Or take in the beauty of the tranquil bush setting at Mt Samaria State Park. Situated near Lake Nillahcootie between Benalla and Mansfield, the Mount Samaria range delivers spectacular vistas of the Victorian Alps, granite outcrops, high waterfalls and historic remains Another cool, quiet retreat for bird watching, bushwalking and picnicking is the Reef Hills State Park, 2000 hectares of mixed eucalypt forests and wildflowers, picnic areas and walking tracks for visitors.

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ENJOY GOORAMBAT AND DEVENISH DEVENISH

TC TREWIN AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM A shed was built in 1987 with the aid of a Government Grant to preserve local agricultural machinery of the older generation of farmers.

The significant collection of well labelled items, include a HV McKay binder, a Big E Harvester, Sunshine No 6 header, Lennon’s Winnower and a 1930s Bedford truck.

Today’s modern machinery is in stark contrast to the exhibits which are well worth a look at this museum in Devenish.

ANNIS AND GEORGE BILLS HORSE TROUGH Donated in memory of the horses that did not return from WWI. Bill’s horse watering troughs were manufactured in Australia and installed to provide relief for working horses in the first half of the twentieth century. A trust fund through the will of George Bills financed around 700 troughs in Australia and 50 overseas.

The Bill’s trough at Devenish is special because it has an attached dog watering trough.

At the end of WWI Australian’s had 1300 surplus horses not able to return home.

The majority of these horses were sold and became remounts for the British Army in India. Only one returned to Australia.

GOORAMBAT It’s been described as the small town with the big art — but it’s much more than that.

Goorambat is a town steeped in history.

In 1954 it was chosen by the Queen for an overnight stay. It is also home to mechanical royalty, a classic 1960s tractor, with an intriguing back story.

Purchased by Cooper Bros from Wisconsin, it arrived in town in pieces before being

assembled and ultimately sold to local man Colin Davis who took it to Esperance. Many years later he would return, bringing the tractor with him.

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Enjoy Swanpool

Just outside Benalla lies the idyllic country community of Swanpool.

A traditional Victorian town close to stunning waterfalls, tracks and gorgeous views. The General Store has an extensive menu and wine selections with a rustic beer garden. The front fence flaunts murals each side — one depicting the history of the town and the other a historic account of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly’s travels.

In the heart of town there’s the ‘Swan Pavilion’ with a new park with native plantings.

If wineries are more your scene, just head east for a five-minute drive from Swanpool to Kooyonga Creek Wines, a family owned boutique winery.

For garden lovers Samaria farm is just down the road. Featuring 3000 Damask roses, the farm is stunning to visit in summer.

The farm features a café serving all-day breakfasts and home cooked lunches and treats, using veggies and eggs straight from the garden.

The distillery produces high quality essential oils and hydrosols with products for personal and home use incorporating rose, lemon and lime – all handpicked and hand bottled on the farm. Purchase from the farm’s produce store.

Open to the public on weekends from 8 am to 4 pm, group bookings are also available on any day by appointment.

The real hidden gem of Swanpool is the marvelous cinema in the original town hall.

It’s one of the few cinemas that still has the old carbon arc glass advertising slides and 16 and 35 mm projectors. Today though it screens the best of contemporary arthouse and quality movies. Matinees, fundraisers and private functions are all catered for.

Enjoy a picnic and barbeque in the park before the screenings. Call 0498 007 988, www.swanpoolcinema.com.au.

SWANPOOL CINEMA Screening the best of arthouse and quality movies.

Double features on Saturday and Sunday nights. Yes, two films for the one ticket price with an intermission between screenings.

Matinees, fundraisers and special catered events.

Midland Hwy, Swanpool • 0498 007 988 www.swanpoolcinema.com.au

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Enjoy Glenrowan

Historic Glenrowan is a short drive from Benalla on the Hume Freeway and is best known for being the place where Ned Kelly made his notorious ‘Last Stand’.

Glenrowan was named after farmers James and George Rowan who ran farms in the area between 1846 and 1858. The township was settled in the late 1860s, the Post Office opening on February 22, 1870.

town, catering for those wishing to see the place where Ned Kelly made his famous ‘Last Stand’ or to re-live the excitement of the siege at the Computerised Animated Theatre.

Glenrowan was a quiet little stop-over and coach staging point between Benalla and Wangaratta until the events of June, 1880, blazed its name and that of Ned Kelly across the world.

On entering the town, Australia’s most famous bushranger stands tall and imposing as a six-metre statue in the main street where the seige occurred on June 28, 1880.

The Glenrowan siege was Australia’s first widely reported and photographed criminal drama. Telegraphy and outdoor photography were new, and news from Glenrowan via Benalla and Wangaratta telegraph operators, appeared in special newspaper editions almost as it happened.

You can also visit the actual sites of the Kelly gang’s last stand as part of the Ned Kelly Touring Route.

Today, Glenrowan is a thriving tourist

Other places of interest include Kate’s Cottage Museum and Homestead — why not pick up a souvenir while there?

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Enjoy Glenrowan wine region A relaxing drive to Glenrowan would not be complete without a visit to the region’s award-winning wineries and the brewery Located on the edge of the Warby Ovens National Park in North East Victoria, the beauty of the Glenrowan Wine Region and the natural vistas will captivate. The old established vineyards nestled on the western foothills of the Warby Range have wide views over the valley across to Winton Wetlands while on the eastern slopes the panoramic spectacle from cellar door of the Victorian Alps beyond is breathtaking.

the Old Block Café. Coffee and cake are available daily at the cellar door.

At Booths Taminick Cellars visitors can taste a wide selection of full-flavoured reds, refreshing whites and luscious fortified wines. With aged vines planted in 1919 and a family winemaking history spanning four generations, the winery also offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a self-contained cottage. Casual lunches from the wood fired pizza oven are available on select weekends.

Whilst Shiraz is the signature wine of the region all the wineries are producing interesting blends and styles from other varieties.

Try the craft beers of Black Dog Brewery which are brewed on premise at Booths.

There is sure to be something on the brewer’s list to please the palate with four core beers in the range and specialty brews created for the hop and malt connoisseur.

Situated just 2 kilometres from the Glenrowan township, the wine, winery and cellar door at Morrisons delights visitors.

Enjoy a seasonal tasting platter with a glass of Tempranillo, Durif, Rosé or Fiano in a secluded garden spot or from an elevated platform to take in the views.

Glenrowan Wine Region hosts Trails, Tastings & Tales Food and Wine Festival on the June long weekend and the Glenrowan Winemakers Weekend in October. Enjoy a picnic hamper with matched wines and beer along the regional Wild Harvest Trail.

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1. Baileys of Glenrowan

4. Booths Taminick Cellars

Taminick Gap Road, Glenrowan PH: 03 5766 1600 Open daily 10am to 5pm

339 Booth Road, Taminick via Glenrowan PH: 03 5766 2282 M: 0427 662 443 Open daily 10am to 5pm

2. Old Block Café Taminick Gap Road, Glenrowan PH: 03 5766 1600 Coffee and cake available every day Lunches Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm

3. Morrisons of Glenrowan

5. Black Dog Brewery 339 Booth Road, Taminick via Glenrowan PH: 03 5766 2282 Open Thursday to Monday 12pm to 5pm

30 Kays Lane, Glenrowan PH: 03 5766 2734 Open daily 10am to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 5pm

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BOB & JESSE present

NED KELLY’s last stand This attraction is NOT a movie theatre.

Through the brilliance of animatronics, you will be transported back in time to witness the events that lead up to the capture of the Kelly Gang.

Open 10am to 4pm everyday

41 Gladstone St. Glenrowan 3675 (03) 5766 2367

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Enjoy Glenrowam KING VALLEY POPCORN Australia’s best popcorn! Pop in and experience the tastes of our range of gourmet air popped popcorn including our famous salted caramel! You may be lucky and even watch it pop with our giant air popper! Enjoy the best local coffee made by Mansfield Coffee Merchants, indulge in a scoop of Peters Ice cream or ogle over our lolly wall! Discover our innovative Gluten-Free Popcorn Flour which is perfect for all your baking needs — marvel how similar it is to wheat products and check out our selection of local produce, art and photography or just have a great conversation!

Shop 2 / 34 Gladstone St, Glenrowan • 0400 678 226 kingvalleypopcorn@gmail.com

GLENROWAN TOURIST PARK Quiet park nestled at the foothills of the Warby Ovens National Park with lovely alpine views. Situated on 35 acres, there is an abundance of birds and native wildlife. 10 en-suited cabins to suit singles, couples, families or traveling groups. Ample room for cars and trailers. 21 powered sites and numerous unpowered sites. Drive through sites available. Pets welcome on sites. Winter campfires.

Pool, games room, camp kitchen, laundry and dump point. Perfect central location to explore the region. 10 mins to Wangaratta or Milawa, 14 mins to Winton, 20 min Benalla.

2 Old Hume Hwy, Glenrowan • 03 5766 2288 glenrowanpark.com.au • enquiries@glenrowanpark.com.au

GLENROWAN BAKEHOUSE & CAFÉ Takeaway and sit-down café meals • Information centre • Breakfast • Fish & Chips • Burgers • Cakes • Homemade pies • Sandwiches Friendly family service Open early 7 days Cnr Gladstone and Beaconsfield Parade, Glenrowan • 03 5766 2111

KATE’S COTTAGE GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, MUSEUM & HOMESTEAD GLENROWAN “Scene of Ned Kelly’s Last Stand” Through back of shop to the MUSEUM & HOMESTEAD directly opposite “The Big NED KELLY STATUE”.

Featured on Sunrise, The Today Show, and “Getaway” and described as the “BEST” Ned Kelly Museum.

Open Daily. (No.1 on TripAdvisor) 35 Gladstone St, Glenrowan • 03 5766 2448 www.katescottageglenrowan.com.au

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Services THE SALVATION ARMY BENALLA The Salvation Army Benalla proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ while meeting needs without discrimination. Our main worship service is held on Sundays at 10:30am. Our other services include: Emergency Relief; Bible Studies; Prayer Meetings; Kidzone; Alpha (introduction to Christianity); Craft Group.

We also work in partnership with our local Salvos Store, which is open from 9.30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Saturday, at 5-9 Bridge Street.

For more information please contact us: 85 Bridge St West, Benalla • 03 5762 6547 www.salvationarmy.org/benalla corpsofficer.benalla@aus.salavationarmy.org

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH OF BENALLA The Church building was completed in 1908 of a Romanesque style, it is architecturally important as an unusually large and ornate church building for country Victoria. The building speaks powerfully of the faith, courage and vision of the Catholic parishioners and priests of the time.

Mass times: Monday – No Mass, Tuesday – Friday – 9.10am, Saturday – 6.30pm, Sunday – 8.30am & 10.30am Thoona: Third Sunday of the month – 12 noon 42 Arundel St, Benalla • 5762 2060 benalla@cdos.org.au

‘Proclaiming God’s Grace’ All welcome

Minister: David Maxwell – 0419 185 235

We worship every Saturday 9.30 am Prayer Meeting 10.00 am Bible Study | 11.15 am Worship Service

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Discover what Benalla and our rural villages have to offer by starting your experience at the Benalla Visitor Information Centre.

Our team of passionate locals are here to help and ‘Enjoy Benalla’.

Open Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Closed Christmas Day

• Information and local knowledge • Souvenirs and gifts • Maps • Accommodation referral service • Local produce • Costume & Kelly Museum

14 Mair Street, Benalla 03 5762 1749 tourism@benalla.vic.gov.au enjoybenalla @enjoybenalla

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