Yackandandah Cemetery
With the discovery of gold in 1852 and the increase of population in the immediate vicinity of Yackandandah, a town cemetery would have soon been essential. A wander around the Yackandandah Cemetery evokes memories of a bygone era of hardship and gold mining. The first burial recorded was of 14 month old Ellen Anderson on…
Read MoreYackandandah Gold Panning
Yackandandah is rich in gold mining history and owes its creation to the discovery of gold in 1852. Alluvial gold was the main source of gold found and tent cities were a feature of the landscape as miners tried their luck in the creeks surrounding Yackandandah. Many people still come to Yackandandah to try their…
Read MoreWenhams Camp
Wenhams Camp is an excellent base for exploring the walking tracks in the granitic hills, many of which start from the camp. There is a carpark near the toilets for day visitors who are welcome to use the facilities. The campsite has toilets, picnic tables, and fireplaces with grills. The individual unpowered sites are suitable…
Read MoreNorth Wangaratta Hall
The North Wangaratta Public Hall “Beechworth Junction” as it was known is situated on the north-western side of the main railway line at Bowser, on the corner of Depot Road. Depot Road was originally the beginning of the Three Chain Road to Corowa with the rail crossing being situated closer to the Bowser railway station.…
Read MoreThe Eldorado Dredge
Although Eldorado’s main gold extraction was through open-cut methods, the gold discovered in the river flats wasn’t as easily accessible as gold found further up Reedy Creek. In 1936 production of Cock’s large bucket dredge began, mining alluvial gold and tin until 1954. It was one of the largest dredges in the Southern Hemisphere –…
Read MoreNorthern Beaches
Located along the Ovens River this secluded part of Wangaratta offers a walking and bike trail that makes the most of the unspoilt natural beauty. There are two beaches in this area, namely Platypus Beach and Kingfisher Beach. Both are small and sandy and appropriately named after some of the local wildlife found in the…
Read MoreBeechworth Historic Park
Adjoining the popular tourist town of Beechworth, the Beechworth Historic Park has a rich goldmining past easily explored by foot. The five kilometre Gorge scenic drive is also a pleasant walk, providing views of waterfalls and rugged countryside west of the town. Other walking tracks connect Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd, and a network of…
Read MoreLake 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
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a central point of the Wangaratta Community. Built in 1908, visitors can access the cathedral during daylight hours and are welcome to services. The bells are the oldest ring of eight in Australia, cast in 1806, following the battle of Trafalgar. At the Holy Trinity Cathedral, visitors can see some…
Read MoreMerriwa Park
Merriwa Park is a beautiful park featuring a majestic stand of redgums in sweeping lawns. The name Merriwa is thought to be an aboriginal term meaning “rich flat ground at the bend of a river.” Many of the River Red Gums still seen in the park today were planted at an official opening in August…
Read MoreKaluna Park & Island
Kaluna Park is a 5.2ha natural remnant of River Red Gum riverine bushland, within easy walking distance from the city centre featuring 1.2km of walking trails. It is bordered by the King River, a billabong and a levee bank which separates it from Merriwa Park. The area has undergone regular bush restoration since 1995. There…
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