The 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 MoreWangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre
Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre aims to be the leading premier sporting precinct in regional Victoria. The centre recently underwent a $16 million facelift, resulting in a new 50-metre heated outdoor pool, a warm water pool, a brand new 24/7 gym, a multi-sport stadium with five courts, and a welcoming café. The centre also offers…
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 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 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…
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 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 MoreStanley Athenaeum and Public Room
From 1863 until the 1970’s the Stanley Athenaeum was a lending library, it is now home to a unique collection of historic books, the Geoff Craig Local History collection and Stanley Community Archives that are available for research and reading. The Friends of the Athenaeum hold regular temporary exhibitions informed by the Athenaeum collection and…
Read MoreBenalla Bowls Club
Benalla Bowls Club has developed into a multi-faceted entertainment and sporting centre. Located adjacent to Benalla’s beautiful Botanical Gardens and only two hours from Melbourne. Benalla Bowls Club is a licensed sporting club featuring two state-of-the-art needle punch greens along with two turf greens. The light and spacious bistro has seating capacity for 160 people…
Read MoreRiver Road Reserve
River Road Reserve is a small bush camping area along the Ovens River. Pleasant bush camping overlooking the Ovens River, well shaded by Manna Gum and wattle. There are no facilities however the Ovens River offers great fishing, kayaking and swimming. Dependent on water levels there is often a lovely sandy beach. Dogs are welcome.…
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