Arts Rutherglen Sculpture and Portal Trail
Arts Rutherglen Sculpture Trail – A Journey Through Creativity Whether you choose to walk, cycle, or drive, you’ll discover a collection of remarkable sculptures dotted throughout Rutherglen, Wahgunyah, and Gooramadda. The trail began in 2008, when the local community group Arts Rutherglen set out to bring more art and culture to the region. Their annual…
Read MoreRutherglen Wine Bottle
Standing tall since 1900, Rutherglen’s historic water tower, now affectionately known as “The Wine Bottle” is a beloved local landmark with a fascinating story. Originally built to hold 72,000 gallons of water for the town, it became a backup supply after the construction of a new reservoir in 1945. In 1969 the tower took on…
Read MorePigs Point Streamside Reserve
Pigs Point Streamside Reserve is a peaceful place to stop and break up your drive along the Omeo Highway. Pause for a quick picnic or, if you are keen on staying a little longer, set up camp. If travelling from the Murray Valley Highway, Pigs Point Streamside Reserve is located approximately five kilometres down the…
Read MoreGraincorp Devenish Silos
On your next weekend drive, take the scenic route to Devenish and make time for one of north-east Victoria’s most memorable country stops. Rising above this welcoming small town, the GrainCorp Devenish Silos have been transformed into a powerful open-air gallery by street artist Cam Scale. Unveiled on Anzac Day Eve in 2018, the first…
Read MoreAdventure Playground
Family fun awaits at Benalla Adventure Playground. Looking for a fun outdoor adventure the whole family will love? Benalla Adventure Playground is the perfect place for kids to climb, slide, swing, and explore in a beautiful setting near the Benalla Botanical Gardens. Packed with exciting play equipment, this colourful playground is designed to spark imaginations…
Read MoreJamieson Museum
The Jamieson Museum, housed in the old Jamieson Courthouse, is maintained by the Jamieson and District Historical Society and is open on weekends between Melbourne Cup weekend and Easter. Picturesque Jamieson is a quaint, historic town in the Victorian High Country. It was well known in the late 1800’s as a gold mining supply town…
Read MoreMansfield Historical Society
Mansfield Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the history of Mansfield and surrounding districts. Located at the old Mansfield Railway Station building in High Street, its committee of volunteers work together to present the current – ‘known history of the region’ so together they can, conserve, share, explore, remember and learn about the many…
Read MoreWarby-Ovens National Park
Located between the Victorian Alps and the Murray Valley, Warby‐Ovens National Park includes some of the State’s most significant bushland and is most important for threatened birds such as the Swift Parrot, Hooded Robin and Speckled Warbler. The Warby Range contains a mix of grassy and healthy woodlands punctuated by granite outcrops. This area of…
Read MoreBright Splash Park
Bright’s new natural themed splash park has opened up in Centenary Park, alongside Morses Creek, and is a great drawcard for families to Bright and surrounds over the warmer months. With design centered on the region’s mining heritage and natural environment, there are four splash pads, each designed to suit different age groups from toddlers…
Read MoreMount Granya Walking Track
Mount Granya State Park is 6,140 hectares, with steep, forested slopes that rise dramatically above Lake Hume and the surrounding valleys. The park features diverse vegetation and wildflowers which are particularly abundant during late spring and early summer. The walk, which is 10.4 kilometres return, begins in the Cotton Tree Campground in Granya. The site…
Read MoreTallangatta to Old Tallangatta Stroll
The High Country Rail Trail runs 80 kilometres from Wodonga to Shelley. The heart of the trail is the section from Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta, which is six kilometres one way. Tallangatta is recognised by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as one of two Notable Towns. In 1956 the town was relocated to higher…
Read MoreMosaic Trail, Myrtleford
This scenic sealed loop can be started from within the Myrtleford township or be included as an addition to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The main portion of the loop runs from Rotary Park to Apex Park and follows the Ovens River closely as it passes through native bush and crosses the river twice.…
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