Top Cut
Top Cut is a tranquil lake steeped in the history of a mining era gone by. The deep expanse of water makes it the perfect spot to while away the hours on or by the water. Bring your own canoe, pack a picnic of local goodies and spread your blanket on the sandy foreshore under…
Read MoreHorseshoe Lagoon Reserve
Horseshoe Lagoon Bushland Reserve is a swampy River Red Gum woodland adjacent to the Ovens River. Animals and plants in this area are adapted to deal with the natural wetting and drying of the lagoon as seasonal river flows change. The Bpangerang people know this place as Munbundowie, meaning bandy legged, an important area for…
Read MoreLake Kerferd
Lake Kerferd was created in 1862 to retain the waters of the Hurdle Swamp for gold mining activities. Today it is Beechworth’s main water supply. Once the scene of annual rowing regattas, the lake and surrounding bushland is a treat for nature lovers, offering habitat to a rich diversity of animal and birdlife. The lake…
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 MoreWarby Falls Heritage Trail
This trail offers two options for hiking: a 3.2-kilometer one-way walk that takes approximately two hours, or a 7.4-kilometer loop that takes approximately five hours. The trail is classified as a Grade four walk. Starting from the carpark on Booth Road, the trail takes you through a gully that features a historic sawmill, weirs, sheep…
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 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 MoreOvens River
The Ovens River’s journey begins in the Victorian Alps, through the Ovens Valley and flows past Bright, Myrtleford and Wangaratta where it joins the King River. The wetlands provide perfect conditions for native fish, such as the iconic Murray Cod, and freshwater turtles to thrive. It is also home to threatened and endangered wildlife including…
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 MoreKaluna Park
Kaluna Park is a 5.2 hectare natural remnant of River Red Gum riverine bushland within easy walking distance from the city centre. It is bordered by the King River, a billabong and a levee bank, which separates it from Merriwa Park. The area has undergone extensive bush restoration since 1995 with regular ecological maintenance by…
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