Mansfield Interpretive Poles
At the entrance to the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre, in the Station Precinct, a series of timber columns become a forest of freestanding poles in a walk through interpretive courtyard, each one carved and decorated to symbolise different aspects of the heritage, history, environment and industry of the region. Learn about everything from bushranger history,…
Read MoreTess and Lil
In the beginning, this little store was known as Treat It Naturally, which provided remedial massage services. Eight years ago they introduced unique giftware items into the store, with a focus on supporting Australian brands and local makers. In 2021 the store was rebranded to Tess and Lil – and the journey began. Tess and…
Read MoreGreta Cemetery
Land for the Greta Public Cemetery was first ‘Gazetted’ in July 1869. The first burial occurred in March of 1871, three-month-old baby, Ellen Gunn, the child of Alexander and Annie (nee Kelly) Gunn. Life in rural Victoria was full of natural perils. In November 1871, 22-year-old Mounted Constable John Alexander Duff left the Greta Police…
Read MoreI Dream of Snow
Welcome to I Dream of Snow, Australia’s only vintage snow retailer and a captivating shopping destination that immerses visitors in the world of vintage snow collectables and beautiful new decor and gifts. Experience the nostalgia of bygone winters as you explore their carefully curated vintage collection, carefully amassed over decades, and now available for you…
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 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 MoreTarrawingee Golf Club
Tarrawingee Golf Club is situated on the Great Alpine Road in amongst a picturesque parkland environment. The course is 9 holes with a par 34 rating and sand greens. Enjoy an easy walking (flat course) with watered lush fairways. Competition days: Saturday 12.00 – 12.30 hit off – Men’s and Women’s 18 holes Tuesday –…
Read MoreWangaratta Lawn Tennis Club
Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club invites you to play on their renowned beautiful grass courts, situated in the picturesque Merriwa Park, off Ryley Street. Open all year and you are invited to hire courts to play (daytime or under lights) or Join in one of their social or competition events (currently Thursdays and Saturday). Go to…
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 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…
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