Goorambat 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…
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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…
Read MoreMurrindindi Cascades
The Murrindindi Cascades is located at the south end of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and a walking track allows you to walk down beside the Cascades, and experience it from numerous spots. This is a great location for photography, so don’t forget your camera. The walk is 45 minutes return. This track follows the first 600…
Read MoreWilhelmina Falls
Wilhelmina Falls is the largest cascade in the district, a 75 metre high waterfall found in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve, at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest. A walking track from either the Water Gauge or the SEC Camping Grounds will lead you to the Wilhelmina Falls. After a 6km hike, stairs beside…
Read MoreMansfield Armchair Cinema
The Mansfield Armchair Cinemas are a unique community movie theatre, built by the community for the community and opened in 2009. Mansfield Armchair Cinema screens the latest blockbuster movies for all to enjoy. Mansfield Armchair Cinema provides local students the opportunity gain skills and experience through school based apprenticeships. The students are trained to operate…
Read MoreAlpine Views Walk
This walk allows you to enjoy expansive views of the Victorian Alps on a clear day. In the Springtime you will see a variety of beautiful wildflowers including orchids. The walk initially follows the Friends Track southeast from Wenhams Camp and ends at Boilerwood Track. For the best views, do not take the first turn…
Read MoreMokoan Ponds
Meander quietly alongside the Mokoan Ponds and you may experience some close encounters with native wildlife. There is a good chance of spotting Black Swamp Wallabies bouncing through the reeds, Eastern Long Neck turtles resting in the water or on a long, you may even be lucky enough to glimpse of a Rakali (Australian water…
Read MoreMount Samaria Walking Track
Mount Samaria’s semi-remote location makes it a perfect place to get away from it all on a head-clearing bush walk. Mount Samaria Summit Loop is a 4.2 kilometre loop trail. The loop offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. Start on Mount Samaria Road and climb to Mount Samaria’s 953 metre peak. The trail…
Read MoreLake Benalla
Along Lake Benalla’s tranquil 4.25 kilometre track you will find inspiration in diverse and picturesque landscapes from the serene lake to meandering rivers, the exquisitely manicured botanical gardens to remnant river red gum forest, the indigenous community garden to Jaycee Island with its magnificent towering Moreton bay figs and exotic Bunya Bunya pines. Explore the…
Read MoreMarmungun Rock – Bullawah Cultural Trail
Marmungun Rock is at the beginning of the Bullawah Cultural Trail, with the word ‘Marmungun’ meaning ‘of this group/area’ – it is the closest traditional Bpangerang word for community. The featured hand prints are an enduring tribute to outstanding individuals in our community. During National Reconciliation Week, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community recognises…
Read MoreMemorial Gardens Wangaratta
Located next to the Holy Trinity Cathedral are Wangaratta’s Memorial Gardens which contain two war memorials. Both are basalt memorials. The first commemorating the four local soldiers killed in the Boer War and a declaration of peace at Pretoria. It was unveiled in 1903 by Colonel John Hoad. (Later Sir John Hoad) a one time…
Read MoreBullawah Cultural Trail and Ovens Riverside Path
In the Bpangerang language, Bullawah (bulla meaning two and wah meaning water) signifies the two suspension bridges crossing the river as well as the joining of the two rivers and the coming together of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Embark on a self-guided family adventure and explore the 2.4-kilometre stretch along the Ovens River, where you…
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