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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. An on-site cafe is open daily.
www.benallaartgallery.com.au
Benalla Aviation Museum
Uncover Australia's military air training history in Bellman Hangar at Benalla Airport. There is a unique collection of aircraft, some of which are static displays and others which are fully operational and available for scenic flights. Also see working engines, a flight training simulator, displays of uniforms, model aircraft and photographs.
www.benallaaviationmuseum.org.au
Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum
Step back in time at this museum which was founded in 1967. It showcases costumes and historical memorabilia worn in the time of Ned Kelly, with the famous blood-stained sash he wore at his death kept on site. Benalla's favourite sons, Dunlop, Waller and Savage, are brought to life thanks to extensive displays of memorabilia and many visitors enjoy the silk dress display, with pieces dating as far back as 1770.
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Mount Samaria State Park
Situated near Lake Nillahcootie between Benalla and Mansfield, the Mount Samaria range incorporates a variety of scenery with spectacular vistas over the Victorian Alps, granite outcrops, high waterfalls and historic remains
www.parks.vic.gov.au
North East Victoria Silo Art Trail
This outdoor gallery consists of large scale murals painted on grain silos by renowned street artists. Depicting people and scenes from local communities, the decorated silos can be found north of Benalla at Devenish, Goorambat, St James and Tungamah. The trail ends at the Winton Wetlands where a mural of firefighters can be found on a large water tank.
www.enjoybenalla.com.au
Reef Hills State Park
Located just south of Benalla, this park of more than 2,000 hectares consists of mixed eucalypt forests and wildflowers, with picnic areas and walking tracks for visitors
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Winton Wetlands
These wetlands cover 8,750 hectares, including 4,950 hectares of red gum and box grassy woodlands. They provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna including hundreds of bird species. There is an extensive network of tracks and visitors can enjoy cycling, bushwalking, picnicking and seasonal boating. The visitor centre has a cafe and playground. The wetlands were originally the site of Lake Mokoan - an artificial recreational lake and water supply which was returned back to its natural wetland state.
www.wintonwetlands.org.au