Benalla is situated mid-way between Euroa and Wangaratta on the main road and rail route between Melbourne and Sydney.

Benalla's busy commercial centre begins at the eastern bank of Lake Benalla, mainly centred along the thoroughfare of Bridge Street and neighbouring Nunn Street. Historic buildings in the town centre include the Commercial Hotel (built in 1860), the town hall (1882) and the National Bank.

In 1974, the Broken River, which the town lies on, was dammed, creating an attractive and wide waterway known as Lake Benalla. Swimming and boating activities are popular on the lake which is surrounded by parkland and walking tracks. On the western bank of the river lies the town's botanical gardens which feature an art gallery, the Sir Weary Dunlop memorial statue and Benalla's famous rose gardens which are home to a large variety of colourful roses. The eastern bank of Lake Benalla is lined with a recreational park adjacent to the council offices and a network of bicycle and walking tracks which traverse the several islands that exist in the lake.

North-east of Benalla is the Winton Motor Raceway which hosts car, motorcycle and superkart racing.

Near the raceway is Lake Mokoan. This artificial lake was created in 1971 by flooding an extensive wetland system resulting in a large body of water of almost 8,000 hectares in size which was used for irrigation and recreation purposes. Due to water quality issues, plans are in place to decommission the lake and return it back to its natural wetland state, providing a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

	Benalla Art Gallery Occupying a striking modernist building beside Lake Benalla, the gallery presents Australian art as well as elements of the region's history
	Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum The only public costume museum of its kind in Victoria with major exhibitions, a costume collection dating from 1770, local historical artefacts and a permanent Ned Kelly story display
	Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre A state of the art facility offering live theatre shows, concerts, workshops and seminars

Reef Hills State Park Located just south of Benalla, this 2013 hectare park consists of a mixed eucalypt forests and wildflowers, with picnic areas and walking tracks for visitors

Benalla Festival This annual festival celebrates the culture, food and heritage of the area with music concerts, exhibitions, comedy shows, a street parade, market, special lunches, and a spectacular fireworks display

Benalla Online A directory of Benalla's businesses, services, events & attractions

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