Wangaratta and districts

Wangaratta
North:
- Rutherglen
- Corowa
- Springhurst
- see also - Albury-Wodonga & surrounds
South:
- Glenrowan
- Benalla
- see also - Eildon & surrounds
East:
- Beechworth
- see also - Bright & surrounds
West:
- Warby Ranges N.P.
- Yarrawonga
- see also - Goulburn Valley
see also:

Wangaratta:

major rural centre on the Melb-Sydney route now bypassed by Hume Fwy
situated at the junction of:
- the King River which arises from Mt Buller region
- the Ovens River which arises from Mt Hotham region & the Dargo High Plains
gateway to Bright & the Victorian Alps snowfields
gateway to Victoria's north-east winery region:
- local wineries include:
  - Brown Brothers Milawa
  - Morris
- Rutherglen
- Noel Stone's links to regional gourmet foods and wineries - this is a great resource, check it out!
gateway to Victoria's north-east historic gold mining region centered at Beechworth

North:

Rutherglen:
- centre of Victoria's north-east winery region
- half an hour from Wangaratta
- http://www.rutherglenvic.com/visitorinfo/see-and-do-rutherglen.asp
Corowa:
- town on the NSW side of the Murray
- golf resort
Springhurst:
- small rural town
- tourists can pay to mine for amethysts

South:

Glenrowan:
- rural town on the Melb-Sydney route bypassed by Hume Fwy
- the site of the Ned Kelly shoot-out and arrest
- Ned Kelly tourism centre
- Lake Mokoan - wetlands
Oxley and Milawa
- Brown Brothers winery
- Milawa Cheese Company
- gateway to King Valley:
  - Edi Cutting campground
  - Whitfield
    - Whitfield - Tolmie route
      - Whitfield Lookout
      - Power's Lookout
  - Paradise Falls
  - Sandy Flat campground
  - Bennies Campground
  - Dandongadale Falls
  - Lake Cobbler
  - Mt Cobbler alpine hike
- gateway to Bright and surrounds
  - Myrtleford
  - Nug Nug camp grounds
  - Mt Buffalo
  - Bright
Winton Wetlands
- Water Tank Art
- Motor Sports
Benalla:
- town on the Melb-Sydney route bypassed by Hume Fwy
- situated on the Broken River which arises from north & east of Mansfield and joins the Murray near Barmah
- gateway to both Mansfield & Eildon region and Shepparton from Wangaratta
- glider plane school
- Devenish silo art
- Goorambat Silo Art
- Adnate Benalla Street Art Mural in the Goorambat Church
- Broken Creek bush camp - CLOSED PERMANENTLY from 1st Dec 2023
- Reef Hills State park
- 42min to Yarrawonga on the Murray River
- 51min to Rutherglen wineries past Wangaratta
Mt Samaria State Park
- ~50min Sth of Benalla to the summit
- circuit drive from Benalla through Mt Samaria and its camp grounds then to Power's Lookout, then Whitfield, Edi Cutting campground, Glenrowan and back will take about 3.5hrs without stopping for sight seeing and some 180km - nice day trip which could be extended by checking out Milawa, Paradise Falls, Bennies campground and if you have a 4WD, Lake Cobbler and Dadongadale Falls

East:

Eldorado
- 20min east of Wangaratta and ~45min from Benalla
- old gold mining area along Reedy Creek / Kangaroo Crossing which takes you to Woolshed Falls (19km from Eldorado, 30min) then to Beechworth ~
  - gold panning
- Eldorado Dredge
- Historic Swing Bridge
- Lookout over Eldorado
- Barry Falls
Beechworth:
- old gold mining town with many historic relics, museums, old gaol, powder magazine, old asylum with ghost tours, old Chinese cemetery
- the famous Beechworth Bakery
- Newtown waterfalls
- Ingram's Rock
- Beechworth Bluegrass & Old-time Festival
- Beechworth Celtic Festival
Yackandandah:
- Yackandandah folk festival
- Indigo falls
- Yackandandah camp grounds to SW

West:

Warby Ranges N.P.:
- bushwalking country
- Warby Falls hikes:
  - “The Warby Heritage Falls are a true hidden gem, brimming with history and natural beauty. 🌿✨ This trail offers two hiking options: a 3.2-kilometer one-way walk that takes approximately two hours, or a 7.4-kilometer loop that takes about five hours. Classified as a Grade Four walk, it's perfect for those seeking a rewarding challenge.”
  - “Starting from the carpark on Booth Road, the trail winds through a gully rich with historical features, including a historic sawmill, weirs, sheep washes, dams, and waterfalls (which may be dry during summer). 🌲💧 The hike ends near the Taminick Winery. 🍇”
  - “The trail's difficulty varies, with gentle gradients at the beginning and end, and steep inclines in the middle, along with multiple obstacles and undulating terrain. Hikers should be in good physical condition to tackle this trail.”
Yarrawonga:
- town on the Murray adjacent to Lake Mulwala section of the Murray
- golf
- Lake Mulwala:
  - water sports
  - fishing
  - camping

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Wangaratta and districts

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