Wangaratta offers some of rural Victoria's most stunning scenery with the location becoming popular with local and interstate as well as international tourists coming to enjoy its nature as well as food and wine growing regions.
The town of around 17,000 inhabitants is to be found nestled in the north east of Victoria between the towns of Benalla and Wodonga on drive between Melbourne and Sydney. This makes it the ideal place to rest when on a road trip between Australia's two largest cities.
There are many beautiful, natural locations around town for visitors to enjoy. A great starting point is the King George V English gardens, followed by the Merriwa sunken gardens where lagoons and bush walking trails offer a relaxing day out. There are bush walking trails along the Ovens River and throughout Apex Park.
Just outside of town there are several vineyards and wineries that grow and develop some very well regarded wines. There is also a strong culinary tradition afoot in the area where you can visit many organic and gourmet food growing areas to enjoy some fine dining in town.
Wangaratta is also home to one of the country's best regarded jazz festivals and each year it draws a large crowd to the region to enjoy good music, fine dining and an excellent drop of wine. Outside of the festival dates there is still plenty to do and enjoy around and near town.
Just outside of town is the old gold rush village of El Dorado. In the 19th century the area around Wangaratta boomed with gold miners coming to try their luck. You can see and learn much about those heady days by visiting the town's museum as well as the old gold and tin dredge. The local historical society also offers up fascinating displays of old artefacts and antiques from the era.
All around the town there are hiking trails and nature walks that are waiting to be discovered. You can hike, hire bikes or even discover the area by horseback. If you are interested in horse riding, then contact the Kurrajong Park Equestrian Centre for more information. The locals and visitors the Out and About Club has a full events calendar of things to do in the area. The Murray to Mountains Trail is also a fantastic way to discover the area hiking along the disused rail line from town to Bright.
Wangaratta is one of the closest towns to the best Australian ski resorts. Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek are very close to the town and this makes it a popular stop off spot for people planning a winter break in the Snowy Mountains.
For a taste of regional Australia with great gourmet food, wine and beautiful outdoors areas and bush land to enjoy plan a visit to Wangaratta. There is plenty to make your holiday memorable regardless of whether you are travelling with friends, family, as a couple or single.
The town of around 17,000 inhabitants is to be found nestled in the north east of Victoria between the towns of Benalla and Wodonga on drive between Melbourne and Sydney. This makes it the ideal place to rest when on a road trip between Australia's two largest cities.
There are many beautiful, natural locations around town for visitors to enjoy. A great starting point is the King George V English gardens, followed by the Merriwa sunken gardens where lagoons and bush walking trails offer a relaxing day out. There are bush walking trails along the Ovens River and throughout Apex Park.
Just outside of town there are several vineyards and wineries that grow and develop some very well regarded wines. There is also a strong culinary tradition afoot in the area where you can visit many organic and gourmet food growing areas to enjoy some fine dining in town.
Wangaratta is also home to one of the country's best regarded jazz festivals and each year it draws a large crowd to the region to enjoy good music, fine dining and an excellent drop of wine. Outside of the festival dates there is still plenty to do and enjoy around and near town.
Just outside of town is the old gold rush village of El Dorado. In the 19th century the area around Wangaratta boomed with gold miners coming to try their luck. You can see and learn much about those heady days by visiting the town's museum as well as the old gold and tin dredge. The local historical society also offers up fascinating displays of old artefacts and antiques from the era.
All around the town there are hiking trails and nature walks that are waiting to be discovered. You can hike, hire bikes or even discover the area by horseback. If you are interested in horse riding, then contact the Kurrajong Park Equestrian Centre for more information. The locals and visitors the Out and About Club has a full events calendar of things to do in the area. The Murray to Mountains Trail is also a fantastic way to discover the area hiking along the disused rail line from town to Bright.
Wangaratta is one of the closest towns to the best Australian ski resorts. Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek are very close to the town and this makes it a popular stop off spot for people planning a winter break in the Snowy Mountains.
For a taste of regional Australia with great gourmet food, wine and beautiful outdoors areas and bush land to enjoy plan a visit to Wangaratta. There is plenty to make your holiday memorable regardless of whether you are travelling with friends, family, as a couple or single.
About the Author:
Ms Alison Little works as a regional journalist for a wide variety of travel relevant papers. Probably her top destinations is the Rural City of Wangaratta along with the surrounding areas of the widely known Milawa Gourmet region as well as famous Glenrowan community which she says has tremendous tourist attractions, wineries and also cafes.
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