WANGARATTA
Set in North East Victoria’s Alpine Valleys between the Ovens and King Rivers, the Rural City of Wangaratta encompasses the Milawa Gourmet Region, King Valley, Glenrowan, El Dorado and Wangaratta. Famous for its world class wines, excellent gourmet food, spectacular mountains, valleys, rivers and streams, historic links to Ned Kelly and Victoria’s pioneering gold rush.
Wangaratta is a bustling regional centre. The township itself is home to 17,000 people and is surrounded by Victoria's most geographically diverse and scenic region, offering an enviable lifestyle to residents and an attractive destination to visit. The rich agricultural land surrounding Wangaratta yields gourmet produce and world class wines, making the area a paradise for wine and food lovers, with a proliferation of restaurants, cafes and interesting eateries at your doorstep. In particular, chefs in this region are spoilt with the freshest selection of produce and fine wines from which to develop their tempting dishes.
The region also heralds the beginning of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and Great Alpine Road. The road is Australia's highest year round accessible sealed road, peaking at 1,825 metres and passes through Victoria's largest national park, the Alpine National Park, which contains 10 of the 11 highest mountains in the State. The 94 kilometre Rail Trail follows the old railway track through spectacular and diverse scenery from Wangaratta to Bright with a loop to Beechworth if desired.
A range of accommodation is available to suit every need and budget, check out the accommodation page for details on how to book accommodation for your Wangaratta leg of TERRA AUSTRALIS.
The following is a list of suggested activities to keep your support crew, family and friends busy while you are out on the trail.
Take in the beautiful vistas at many vantage points in the Warby Ranges or King Valley - Play some golf at the Jubilee or Waldara Golf Courses - watch out for the wildlife!
- Enjoy the food and wine of the region, visit some farmgates and meet the makers of some truly delicious specialty produce
- Explore the gold rush township of Eldorado and take a walk around the dredge
- Visit cellar doors in King Valley and Glenrowan areas and sample some memorable wines, meet the characters of the region
- Take a drive out to Glenrowan and walk in the foot-steps of Ned Kelly and his gang
- Find a shady spot near a river for a picnic and relax to the gentle sounds of water gently passing by
- Discover the city's heritage at the Wangaratta Historical Museum and Vine Hotel Cellar Museum
- See the ever-changing art exhibitions at the Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery
- Walk or ride along the scenic Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail
- Have a picnic at Paradise Falls
For more information go to www.visitwangaratta.com.au
