Benalla is also host to an annual Benalla Festival held in the historic botanical gardens. The famous Sir Edward "Weary " Dunlop memorial is also situated within the botanical gardens.

If you are fascinated by Australia's history as much as we are then a visit to the Costume and Pioneer Museum is a must. The museum, as the name implies, specialises in costumes which date from 1770 onwards and are displayed in three large galleries and several smaller rooms. The exhibitions are changed regularly so with every visit you can view a new collection or theme.

Two premanent exhibitions reside here, the famous Kelly Story is one highlighting the Kelly Gang's exploits in this area. The portable cell houses some fine memorabilia including Ned's sash and bridle and some fine maps and information.

Benalla Art Gallery

The Benalla Art Gallery boasts a variety of art from some of Australia's contemporary and historic artists and is a venue for national and international touring exhibitions, currently a superb tapestry hangs in the Gallery depicting Ned Kelly at the Siege of Glenrowan.

The Benalla Gallery Café is housed within the Benalla Art Gallery.So you are able to enjoy great food and drink as well as enjoying great art.

Benalla Gliding Club

Benalla is reknowed for its gliding conditions, with both thermals and waves Benalla Gliding Club attracts gliding enthusiasts from around the world.

The Benalla Gliding Club has an excellent website crammed with information and tools and is well worth a visit.

Ned Kellys Home Town Local Area

Ned Kelly was hanged a murderer in Melbourne on the 11th of November 1880. He was 25 years old. He was a man with a strong sense of family, misunderstood by many, a larikin and underdog, bushranger and rebel making his way in a country borne out of brutal, harsh convict settlement. What is astonishing is that when Ned was sentenced to hang 30,000 people signed a petition asking for a reprieve, sadly for Ned, he never was. For more information on Ned Kelly and Benalla visit The Ned Kelly Trail

Wine and High Country

Enjoy the taste of Victoria's wineries, home to no less than six wine growing regions. The families of Morris, Buller, Campbell and Chambers put this area on the map for their famous Muscats and Tokays.

Local wine tours take in some of the areas finest wineries, such as Baileys, Brown Brothers, Booths, Morrisons of Glenrowan and Auldstone Cellars. Long or short tours available or even custom tours to suit your own intinerary can be found by visiting the Tourist Information Centre in Mair Street.

Winton Motor Raceway

Winton Motor Raceway is situated a short drive from Benalla in an area of undulating hills and farmland. We are the first choice for many motor sport enthusiasts wishing to enjoy the exhilaration of Winton's Motor Sport.

Winton is operated by the Benalla Auto Club who were formed in 1957, 3 years later motor racing began at Winton and has remained a national institution for Australian Motorsport.