Lake Sambell
Lake Sambell is a short stroll from the centre of Beechworth, and is a picturesque recreation reserve and a popular venue for water and boating activities. It was originally the site of the Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open cut sluice operation during the mid 1800s and the early 1900s, during the town’s gold rush…
Read MoreBeechworth Historic Precinct
The Beechworth Historic Precinct is a collection of nationally significant buildings telling the story of how Australia grew and prospered. Within the precinct, visitors will find the Beechworth Courthouse, Burke Museum, Telegraph Station, and Powder Magazine. The Beechworth Courthouse is currently home to the Kelly Trials Exhibition. The Kelly Trials Exhibition provides an immersive 270-degree,…
Read MoreHoly Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as a significant landmark and central gathering place for the Wangaratta community. Completed in 1908, the cathedral welcomes visitors during daylight hours and invites all to attend services. One of its most remarkable features is its historic ring of eight bells, believed to be the oldest in Australia. Cast in 1806…
Read MoreKing George V Gardens
The King George Gardens are a pleasant respite in the centre of the city. Located on Ovens Street between Templeton and Rowan Streets in the heart of Wangaratta, the King George V Memorial Gardens are a wonderful central green expanse equipped with a children’s playground. There are also picnic tables, toilets and plenty of trees…
Read MoreBatchelors Green Reserve
Batchelors Green is a lovely park situated on Tone Road. It boasts well maintained lawns and a playground, along with convenient amenities such as covered barbeque areas, picnic tables, and toilets. Notably, the park is also home to “The Studio” which serves as a hub for Wangaratta Artists Society. One of the highlights of Batchelors…
Read MoreMerriwa Park
Merriwa Park is a picturesque riverside reserve and one of Wangaratta’s most loved green spaces, featuring sweeping lawns and a majestic stand of River Red Gums. The name Merriwa is believed to be an Aboriginal term meaning rich flat ground at the bend of a river, reflecting the park’s location within a natural floodplain. Many…
Read MoreMayday Escape Rooms
Set in the heart of the decommissioned Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum at Beechworth, this escape rooms offers a unique glimpse into the past of this historic gem. The escape rooms make use of several buildings within the 1867 footprint of the hospital, all of which remain largely unchanged today. With the exhilaration of racing the…
Read MoreKaluna Park
Kaluna Park is a 5.2-hectare natural remnant of River Red Gum riverine bushland, located within easy walking distance of Wangaratta’s city centre. Bordered by the King River, a billabong and a levee bank separating it from Merriwa Park, the reserve offers a peaceful nature escape close to town. Since 1995, the area has undergone extensive…
Read MoreWangaratta Childrens Garden
The Wangaratta Childrens Garden at Mitchell Avenue Reserve was developed at part of the Mitchell Avenue Reserve Master Plan Development. The garden focuses on several key elements, including sensory experiences, natural elements sympathetic to the existing vegetation and creek, unique artistic elements, island feels, and the ability to play/hide within the gardens.
Read MoreWangaratta Pump Track
The Rural City of Wangaratta’s commitment to its community is reflected in the creation of a bike Pump Track at Mitchell Avenue Reserve, which was once the Yarrunga Pool Site. By responding to the growing interest in bike tracks in Wangaratta, this project was requested as part of the Mitchell Avenue Reserve Master Plan. The…
Read MoreWangaratta Splash Park
Wangaratta’s Mitchell Avenue Splash Park is the perfect place to take the kids during the warmer months. The playground itself is large, well shaded and fully fenced offering a great place to let the kids run wild, but if the sun is even looking like being out good luck keeping them away from the splash…
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…
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