Legends and High Country Attractions
The Legends and High Country region is filled with lakes and mountains.
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Benalla, Australia
Benalla (pop. 9200) features Lake Benalla (water sports, bird sanctuary), an artificial lake created by a dam on Broken River. In the late 1870s Benalla was a frequent target of raids by Ned Kelly's gang, who were finally caught in 1880 in the nearby town of Glenrowan.
Benalla is famed for its rose gardens (Rose Festival in October/November). Benalla Art Gallery displays the Ledger Collection of Australian painting.
Benalla is famed for its rose gardens (Rose Festival in October/November). Benalla Art Gallery displays the Ledger Collection of Australian painting.
Benalla Visitor Information Centre
Costume and Pioneer Museum
14 Mair Street
Benalla, VIC 3672
Australia
Costume and Pioneer Museum
14 Mair Street
Benalla, VIC 3672
Australia
Mount Buffalo National Park
31,000ha.
The skiing area in Mount Buffalo National Park has attracted skiers since 1930, making it the oldest winter sports region in Victoria. In summer it appeals to walkers and rock climbers.
The skiing area in Mount Buffalo National Park has attracted skiers since 1930, making it the oldest winter sports region in Victoria. In summer it appeals to walkers and rock climbers.
Parks Victoria Information Line
Level 10 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Level 10 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
17,600ha.
The most striking features of this national park are its massive granite crags and impressive waterfalls. There are campsites and rest areas near the Cudgewa Bluff Falls from which there are various walking trails. The isolated granite dome of Pine Mountain (1062m) rises steeply out of the Murray plain. It is a fairly stiff climb to the summit, from which there are spectacular panoramic views. To the south is Mount Burrowa (1300m).
The most striking features of this national park are its massive granite crags and impressive waterfalls. There are campsites and rest areas near the Cudgewa Bluff Falls from which there are various walking trails. The isolated granite dome of Pine Mountain (1062m) rises steeply out of the Murray plain. It is a fairly stiff climb to the summit, from which there are spectacular panoramic views. To the south is Mount Burrowa (1300m).
Parks Victoria Information Line
Level 10 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Level 10 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Harrietville, Australia
Harrietville, a charming little mountain village is a good base for ski treks in winter and for walks in Bogong National Park (Alpine National Park) in summer.
Mount Beauty, Australia
Mount Beauty (pop. 2100), in the upper Kiewa valley, was originally established in the 1940s to house workers on the Kiewa hydro-electric scheme. Thereafter it developed into a well equipped holiday village at the foot of Mount Bogong (1986m), Victoria's highest mountain, the gateway to Bogong National Park, which is now incorporated in the Alpine National Park. Mount Beauty is an important winter sports center. A beautiful mountain road leads to Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains. Water sports on the Rocky Valley Dam.
