Warby Ovens National Park
Explore the Natural Beauty of Warby‐Ovens National Park Nestled between the Benalla and Wangaratta, Warby‐Ovens National Park is a haven for nature lovers and one of the state’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Stretching along the heritage-listed lower reaches of the Ovens River, the park is home to magnificent River Red Gum forests, among the most…
Read MoreLeckie Park
Leckie Park is located on Vickery Street, in the township of Alexandra. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on one of the well-formed walking tracks which will take you through to the well-equipped children’s play area, local sports oval, barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic tables and undercover rotunda. One of the walking tracks starting from Leckie Park will…
Read MoreFrosts Reserve
Frosts Reserve is known for its numerous bush campsites located alongside the Ovens River. Many of these have shady grassed areas and sandbanks down the river. This is a common getaway both for locals and visitors. If you love swimming, fishing and kayaking – it’s a perfect spot to pitch a tent. Frosts Reserve does…
Read MoreThe Workshop and Much Travelled Tractor
The Workshop was erected by brothers Charlie and Ron Cooper in 1962 -63. The business thrived with Charlie handling the engineering and Ron handling the mechanical side. Noel Mallows joined the business and and Cooper Bros. & Mallows was born in 1965. The much travelled tractor was born in the USA and shipped to Melbourne…
Read MoreRyans Lookout
Experience the beauty of nature with a family picnic or barbecue at Ryans Lookout located on Wangandary Road. The breathtaking views, especially during winter with snow-capped peaks in the distance, are truly exceptional. The lookout area provides picnic tables, a fireplace with grill, and pit toilets for your convenience. The woody debris on the ground…
Read MoreBriens Gorge (Jubilee Falls)
Briens Gorge is a picturesque picnic area nestled in a charming valley, featuring Jubilee Falls. Visitors can reach the base of the falls by following a stony track, which is perhaps the shortest walking trail in the Warby Ovens National Park. It’s worth noting that the waterfall may be dry most of the time, and…
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 MoreEldorado Swing Bridge
Beginning in the centre of Eldorado, following the creek traverse the winding track through the rejuvenated native forest, seeped in mining history and tales of an era gone by you’ll be immersed in nature with abundant wildlife. Stop by one of the sculptured seats and take it all in – the perfect place to snap…
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 MoreReedy Creek – Woolshed Valley
Reedy Creek in the Woolshed Valley just outside of Eldorado is a great area to get away from everything and discover a hidden gem in North East Victoria. The creek is very popular with prospectors. Pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the many picnic sites located throughout the Chiltern Mt-Pilot National Park. Basic…
Read MoreMullinmur Wetland
Mullinmur Billabong is a 20-hectare floodplain riparian woodland situated on the Ovens River, just 2.5 kilometers north of Wangaratta City Centre. The area boasts three scenic walking tracks, complete with picnic seating for visitors to enjoy. The overall well-being of the area has been enhanced through proactive weed management, reforestation efforts, elimination of European carp,…
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…
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