Lake Eildon National Park
Camp by Lake Eildon and enjoy a whole world of watersports in a spectacular setting. Go swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, sailing, boating and fishing in the shadow of the Victorian Alps. Enjoy bushwalking or cycling along a network of trails. You’ll share the picture-perfect surroundings with kangaroos, wombats and a huge variety of beautiful birds. The…
Read MoreHidden Creature Gallery – Merriwa Park
Are you looking for a fun and exciting treasure hunt for the whole family? Look no further than the Hidden Creature Gallery in Merriwa Park, Wangaratta. The Arena Theatre Co has worked with local students to create animated creatures using augmented reality technology. These hidden creatures are waiting to be discovered by you! To join…
Read MoreMount Torbreck Summit Walk
The Mount Torbreck Summit walk can be accessed from the Barnewall Plains Picnic Area. The track is 4.2kilometres return to the summit of Mount Torbreck that rises to an altitude of 1516metres. The steep and rocky route is marked by orange arrows on trees that are easy to follow as you ascend up the mountain.…
Read MoreEildon Pondage Walk
The Eildon Pondage Walk around the lower pondage is flat and easy to navigate. It’s a perfect walk for beginner hikers or those with little ones in tow. It is also a popular cycling loop. The six kilometre circuit starts from Eildon Lions Park and takes about an hour to complete, but you can jump…
Read MoreFoggs Lookout
For a bird’s eye view of the iconic Lake Eildon, be sure to visit Foggs Lookout, also known as Mt Pinninger Lookout, which offers a stunning vantage point to the pristine, vast clear waters below. Pack a picnic and bring your camera to capture the action on Lake Eildon with boating, jet skis, kayaks and…
Read MoreHilda Bain Mural – Winton Wetlands
Hilda Bain Mural stands tall at the entrance to The Lunette within Winton Wetlands – a powerful large-scale mural created by renowned artist Cam Scale in 2016. Known for his dramatic, emotive figures and masterful use of aerosol, oil and acrylic, Cam has captured both strength and spirit in this evocative piece. Hilda Bain was…
Read MoreMansfield Visitor Information Centre
Located in the Station Precinct, adjacent to the Great Victorian Rail Trail, the fully accredited Mansfield Visitor Information Centre is an important cultural and historical hub for the region’s visitors. Centre highlights include their Aboriginal Exhibition Gallery featuring artworks by award winning artist Iluka Sax-Williams as well as their 14 metre Felt Mural which was…
Read MoreLeatherbarrel Creek picnic area
As the scenic and meandering Alpine Way winds through Kosciuszko National Park, it’s a great idea to take advantage of the many rest stops along the way. One terrific spot can be found at Leatherbarrel Creek picnic area, where steep mountainsides covered in tall forest surround a small grassy flat with plenty of shade. Pack…
Read MoreSt James Silo Art
Painted by artist Tim Bowtell, the silos pay tribute to St James rich history. Not many people know that St James is the home the first Coles store! Sir George Coles grew up in the St James township and took over the St James General Store from his father, expanding it to the empire it…
Read MoreApex Park
Apex Park is located near the Ovens River and can be easily accessed from the city centre through the Sir Thomas Mitchell Bridge that leads to Parfitt Road from the central Wangaratta Road. This park is perfect for a family day out or get-together due to its vast grassland area. It is equipped with picnic…
Read MoreGoorambat Silo Art
The first silos at Goorambat in North Victoria were painted by renowned Melbourne artist Jimmy Dvate as part of the Benalla Wall to Wall Festival in April 2018. The subject selected for the concrete silo was The Barking Owl, an endangered species, which used to once inhabit the area. Jimmy visited Healesville Sanctuary to view…
Read MoreDevenish Silo Art
The GrainCorp Silos at Devenish in North Victoria were painted by Melbourne Street Artist Cam Scale. The two tall concrete silos were officially unveiled on Anzac Day in 2018, as a tribute to help commemorate the 100 year centenary of the end of the First World War. This artwork depicts a stunning image of a…
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