| BENALLA 195 km from Melbourne and set on the picturesque banks of Lake Benalla along the Broken River, Benalla is known as The Rose City on the Lake. The city is renowned for its historic botanic and rose gardens, and is a perfect setting for a picnic or a relaxing stroll through one of the finest displays of roses in Victoria. Across the lake is the Costume and Pioneer Museum and Visitor Information Centre. The Museum displays a collection of exhibits from the region’s past, including costumes dating back as far as 1770. Stand inside the portable cell that once held Ned Kelly and view the blood stained sash he wore under his famous armour at his final capture. Linking Benalla’s lakeside attractions and
many historic sites is a delightful walking trail around the lake,
leading through stands of native flora including magnificent river
red gums. |
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ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS - Enjoy a picnic or leisurely stroll in the
beautiful Benalla Botanic Gardens, featuring signature rose gardens
and the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Memorial.
- Admire the tapestry of Sidney Nolan's Glenrowan and Albert Tucker's painting of Kelly Gang member. - View the wonderful Ceramic Mural near the river, created by local and visiting potters and inspired by the fantastic works of Spanish sculptor Antonio Gaudi. RESOURCES |
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