Benalla

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Benalla, in north-eastern Victoria is renowned for its beautiful and historic Botanic and Rose Gardens and set on Lake Benalla along the Broken River. The city has every amenity making it the perfect place to break your journey into Legends Wine and High Country.

The Benalla Botanic Gardens are a tranquil spot to take a picnic and make a good starting point for your exploration of some of Benalla's prominent features including the Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Memorial, located within the gardens.

The Benalla Regional Art Gallery is a short stroll away on the edge of peaceful Lake Benalla. The gallery is internationally recognised for its fine collection of Australian art and is considered one of Victoria's most important regional galleries. A tapestry of Sidney Nolan's 'Siege at Glenrowan', depicting the capture of Australia’s most infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, now hangs in the gallery.

Walk across the Broken River bridge and view the Gaudi-like Ceramic Mural created by local and visiting potters, now one of Benalla's icons. Adjacent is the Costume and Pioneer Museum, a collection of exhibits from the region's past, including well-preserved costumes dating back as far as 1770. Stand inside the portable cell which once held Ned Kelly and view the rather gruesome relic of his blood-stained sash, said to be worn under the familiar armour at his final capture. View a tribute exhibition of memorabilia and information about Benalla’s famous sons, Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, Captain Hector Waller and Michael J. Savage.