Benalla
Smell the roses in Benalla and witness internationally renowned artworks at a regional gallery that punches above its weight.
Regional masterpieces
Reserve plenty of time to explore the lakeside Benalla Regional Art Gallery; internationally recognised for its excellent historic and contemporary Australian art collection. See fine artworks including a tapestry of Sidney Nolan's Glenrowan, depicting the capture of bushranger Ned Kelly, and Albert Tucker's painting of Kelly Gang member Joe Byrne. Admire natural views from the Gallery Café overlooking the lake.
View the Ceramic Mural near the river, inspired by the fantastic works of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi.
The Rose City on the Lake
Use the picturesque Lake Benalla to get your bearings as you explore the historic botanic and rose garden, one of the finest displays of roses in Victoria. Follow the walking trail around the lake through stands of native flora including magnificent river red gums.
Village secrets
Venture beyond Benalla and discover charming villages, like quaint Tatong with its lively local pub, stunning flora and fauna and alternative accommodation for those heading to the snowfields.
Things to do
Situated in the heart of Victoria's bushranger country, the Benalla Art Gallery occupies a striking modernist building by the lake in the Botanical...
Head to Kelly country and taste the history in the spectacular shiraz and fortified wines produced by Glenrowan's century-old wineries.
Take a self-drive tour of Ned Kelly country, from Melbourne to Beechworth, and stop to visit important historical Ned Kelly sites along the way.
25 May 2012
As part of 2012 Historic Winton weekend activities, invitations are extended to join in the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour...
The Benalla Costume and Pioneer Museum was founded in 1967 and is now accredited through the Museum Accreditation Program (Victoria). It is managed...