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Learn about Benalla's history along the Heritage Trail. — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Benalla Heritage Trail

Turn a walk through Benalla into a mini adventure on the Benalla Heritage Trail. This easy self-guided trail invites families, curious explorers and history lovers to follow the blue plaques and uncover the stories hidden around every corner. Set off at your own pace and discover more than 20 heritage stops, from the site of the original Broken River Border Police Station to the barber shop where Ned Kelly once made a daring escape. Along the way, spot the historic courthouse and gaol cell, Benalla Town Hall, and the Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop memorial. Keep the adventure going through the Benalla Botanical Gardens and around Lake Benalla, where a 1911 bandstand, engraved boulders and riverside views help bring the city's past to life. From early explorers and gold rush stories to local legends and landmark buildings, the trail reveals how Benalla grew from a remote outpost into the vibrant rural city it is today. Perfect for all ages, the Benalla Heritage Trail is a fun, flexible and memorable way to explore the city together. Pick up a brochure from the Benalla Visitor Information Centre and start your heritage adventure.

Benalla VIC

Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop learning Centre — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Benalla Library

If you're exploring Benalla and need a friendly place to recharge — literally or figuratively — the Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Learning Centre (Benalla Library) is your go‑to spot. This modern, welcoming space champions lifelong learning with a huge range of programs, resources, and digital tools perfect for visitors and locals alike. This is a traveller-friendly space. Staying in town for a few days? The library is the ideal place to catch up on emails, tap into digital resources and enjoy a quiet moment between adventures. With free Wi‑Fi, public computers, free scanning up to A3, and even a mobile device charging station, it's a convenient tech‑friendly stop during your Benalla visit. More Than Just Books with Membership being free, which gives you access to resources from over 300 libraries across Victoria. Borrow books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, or dive into a massive digital collection including. For the History buff? The library offers free access to Ancestry Library Edition for genealogical research. Love community vibes? Check out their regular events, posted on Facebook, or grab the monthly What's On guide in‑library or online. Feeling social? Join the locals for weekly Mahjong — a fun way to meet new people. Conveniently located in the CBD.

Benalla VIC

Skates, boards and scooter are all welcome at the Benalla Skate Park — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Benalla Skate Park

Bring the family, pack the scooters, skateboards or bikes, and roll into Benalla Skate Park for some fresh-air fun by beautiful Lake Benalla. Set on the foreshore, this popular community space is a great spot for skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders of different abilities to practise tricks, build confidence and enjoy time outdoors. Younger visitors can watch the action, take turns on the ramps or simply soak up the lakeside atmosphere. The park also adds a splash of colour to any visit. As a key site during Benalla Street Art Festival, the skate bowl and surrounding walls have been transformed with bold street art by talented artists, making it a fun stop for photos as well as play. For a safe visit, please wear protective gear, ride within your skill level and keep children under 12 actively supervised by an adult. Skating on nearby footpaths or roads is not permitted, and use of the park is at your own risk.

Benalla VIC

a lone boy at the Benalla Splash Park — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Benalla Splash Park

Ready, set, splash! Benalla Splash Park is the perfect warm-weather stop for families looking to cool off, burn energy and enjoy some good old-fashioned water play beside beautiful Lake Benalla. Little adventurers can dash through jets, dodge sprays and giggle their way around the interactive water features, while grown-ups enjoy the easy outdoor setting. There is also a playground, rock climbing wall and seating nearby, so the fun can keep rolling once everyone has had their splash fix. Make a day of it by packing a picnic or grabbing takeaway from one of the nearby eateries, then settle in and enjoy the lakeside views. It is an easy, relaxed and budget-friendly way to add a splash of fun to your Benalla adventure. Please note Benalla Splash Park operates seasonally and is closed during winter. Check current opening details before you visit, then pack the towels, sunscreen and a change of clothes for a day of splash-tastic family fun.

Benalla VIC

New artworks by local artist Tim Bowtell — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Benalla Street Art Self Guided Walk

Benalla isn't just a town, it's a living, breathing outdoor gallery, bursting with colour and creativity. As one of regional Australia's street‑art powerhouses, Benalla turns everyday walls, silos, and laneways into jaw‑dropping canvases. And when the Benalla Street Art Festival rolls around, the whole place levels up as world‑class artists arrive to splash their magic across town. Take a self‑guided wander through Benalla's vibrant streets and uncover the stories behind the murals. With the Storytowns Benalla Street Art app, you can hear directly from the artists - their inspirations, their challenges, and the hidden details you might otherwise miss. It's like having your own personal guide in your pocket. Benalla's walls are home to some seriously iconic works. Keep your eyes peeled for Minna Leuning - creatures in the Strathbogie Forest, DREZ and Adnate collaboration - Chromatic and Transient Pulse, Tim Bowtell's Sticks and Stones — a nostalgic nod to childhood, Sirum's bold Ned Kelly mural — a modern twist on a legendary figure. Benalla's street art never stands still. Fresh works pop up across the municipality every year, meaning no two visits are ever the same. Whether you're a first‑timer or a returning fan, there's always something new to discover. Grab a map online or swing by the Benalla Visitor Information Centre to plan your perfect street‑art trail.

Benalla VIC

Benalla Aboriginal Garden — Image credit: Benalla Rural City Council

Parks and Gardens

Benalla's Aboriginal Garden

Discover a unique cultural experience in the heart of Benalla at the Aboriginal Garden, located within picturesque Moira Reserve on the banks of the Broken River. Set beneath majestic River Red Gums, this tranquil riverside sanctuary invites visitors to slow down, connect with nature and gain a deeper appreciation of the region's rich Aboriginal heritage. Blending natural beauty with cultural storytelling, the garden offers a meaningful experience for visitors of all ages. Wander along peaceful paths and explore plants that were traditionally significant to the Aboriginal people of the Benalla area long before European settlement. Along the way, uncover the garden's many cultural features, including giant stone snakes woven through the granite stone walls and intricate carvings and symbols etched into large resting rocks by local Aboriginal Elders and community members. The garden provides a place for reflection, learning and connection, offering insight into the enduring relationship between people, Country and the natural environment. Whether you're exploring Benalla's riverside trails, enjoying a family outing or seeking a deeper understanding of the region's cultural heritage, the Aboriginal Community Garden is a hidden gem that enriches any visit to Benalla. Take time to pause, listen and discover the stories that make this special place an important part of Benalla's cultural landscape.

Benalla VIC

Benarkin State Forest — Image credit: Qld Govt

Natural Attractions

Benarkin State Forest

Benarkin State Forest on the Blackbutt Range is a great spot to picnic, fish, spot platypus or hike or ride on forest trails. Explore the unsealed 16 kilometre scenic forest drive, which leads off the D'Aguilar Highway, through rainforest, hoop pine plantations and eucalypt forests containing blackbutt, tallowwood, white mahogany, gums and ironbark's to small flats beside the inviting waters of Emu Creek. Spend the night here in one of two camping areas, featuring large, open grassy areas. Find a site that suits your needs as sites cater for a range of camping experiences from tents to caravans and motorhomes. You can bring your family pet (on a leash) to Clancys camping area. You can walk or ride mountain bikes, or horses on the Bicentennial National Trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail or on formed roads and tracks; except where signed or when access is restricted due to timber harvesting activities. You can also ride trail bikes in some parts of the park. Image credits: Qld Govt

Nanango QLD

Bendalong Beach — Image credit: Shoalhaven City Council

Natural Attractions

Bendalong (Inyadda) Beach

Bendalong Beach stretches for 1.6 kilometres between the villages of Bendalong and Manyana. The beach faces south-east and is a great place for taking the family to play games on the sand and is also dog friendly. There are multiple sand banks all the way along the beach creating amazing surfing opportunities.

Bendalong NSW

Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area

Bendeela is a rustic camping ground and picnic area set in natural bushland on the banks of the Kangaroo River arm of Lake Yarrunga (Tallowa Dam), just out of Kangaroo Valley. Facilities include basic campsites (there is no power to the camping and picnic grounds), toilets and drinking water. No wood, charcoal or solid fuel barbecues or cooking devices can be used. Portable gas barbecues are permitted except during total fire bans. Permitted activities include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing and non-powered boating on the Kangaroo River and Lake Yarrunga. Picnic and camping sites are available on a 'first in, first served' basis and cannot be reserved. All campers will be required to book in advance. No camping will be permitted without a booking. This picnic area may be closed during times of flooding or access to Lake Yarrunga is restricted when Tallowa Dam is spilling.

Kangaroo Valley NSW

Contemporary art spaces — Image credit: Bendigo Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bendigo Art Gallery - Temporarily Closed

Established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia. Bendigo Art Gallery has developed a reputation for an outstanding national and international exhibition program. Bendigo Art Gallery's collection is extensive and varied. It includes Australian painting, sculpture, ceramics, decorative arts, photography, works on paper from the 19th century to the present day. The Collection also includes important 19th century British and European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Some of the highlights of the contemporary collection include works of art by Patricia Piccinini, Bill Henson, Dale Frank, Jan Nelson, Fiona Hall, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Kit Webster and Benjamin Armstrong. Bendigo Art Gallery delivers a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events alongside significant international and travelling exhibitions, attracting diverse audiences from across Victoria, and from metropolitan Melbourne. Bendigo Art Gallery is currently closed to commence a major redevelopment. While construction is underway, the Gallery's creative program continues across Bendigo, including the 2026 exhibition CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks (3 March–29 November 2026) at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre. Stay tuned for more exhibitions, events and activations throughout the city, and subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive updates directly to your inbox.

Bendigo VIC

Bendigo Joss House Temple

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Bendigo Joss House Temple

At the heritage-listed Bendigo Joss House Temple you can discover more about the Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold. The Bendigo Joss House Temple, a Chinese place of worship, was opened in 1871. Standing for over a century, the Bendigo Joss House Temple is one of the few remaining buildings of its type in Australia. It comprises a Caretaker's Residence, Temple and Ancestral Hall. The main temple is dedicated to Guan-Di, the god of war and prosperity. The Chinese saw Guan-Di as a wise judge, guide, protector and provider of wealth and prosperity. Constructed with locally hand-made bricks and painted red - symbolising the traditional Chinese colour denoting happiness, strength and vitality - the Bendigo Joss House Temple is an important part of Bendigo's cultural history. The temple is conveniently located at the Northern terminus of Bendigo's iconic Vintage Talking Tram Tour.

North Bendigo VIC

Bendigo Pottery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bendigo Pottery

Step into the rich history of Bendigo Pottery - Australia's oldest working pottery since 1858. Located in the heart of Bendigo, the historic pottery precinct offers visitors a unique experience where heritage, creativity, and craftsmanship come together. Explore a wide range of high-quality Australian made ceramics at factory prices, from timeless tableware to handcrafted homewares. Visitors can also watch traditional wheel throwing demonstrations and experience pottery making up close. Enjoy hands-on creative experiences including Paint a Piece and Clay Play activities, perfect for families, couples, and groups of all ages. Beyond the pottery itself, discover a charming village of artisans - a vibrant hub of creativity, housing local makers and artists working across a range of mediums from textiles and jewellery to fine art and woodwork. Visitors are invited to explore the artists' spaces, enjoy a friendly chat, watch live demonstrations, and maybe take home a piece that sparks inspiration. Just a few steps away, the Bendigo Pottery Antiques and Collectables Centre offers another kind of discovery, with more than 30 stalls filled with collectables, vintage wares and rare finds waiting to be uncovered. Whether you come to explore, create or simply soak up the heritage, Bendigo Pottery remains a destination where Australia's ceramic tradition comes to life. For further information please visit the website or contact Bendigo Pottery.

Epsom VIC

Vintage Talking Tram in front of Cathedrak — Image credit: Bendigo Tramways

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram

Whether you're in Bendigo for a few days or just have an hour to spare, a Vintage Talking Tram Tour is the quickest way to get your bearings, learn about Bendigo's history and see the city's key landmarks and monuments. You'll be delighted by the wide streetscapes and grand architecture of Bendigo as your tram shares entertaining stories about the city founded on one of the world's richest goldfields. This hop-on, hop-off tour stops throughout the city allowing you to explore many of the parks, attractions, shopping and dining facilities that Bendigo has to offer. Tickets are valid for one day of travel. The current tram timetable is available on the Bendigo Tramways website. You can also experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive one of Bendigo's iconic heritage trams. Sit in the driver's seat, grasp the controls, and let the gentle sway of the tram transport you, not just through Bendigo, but through time itself. Visit their website for more information on the experience and for tickets and bookings.

Bendigo VIC

Beni State Conservation Area

Natural Attractions

Beni State Conservation Area

Excellent birdwatching, bushwalking, picnicking, cycling and horse riding opportunities await you at Beni State Conservation Area, near Dubbo in Central West NSW. Discover a peaceful oasis just 10km from central Dubbo at Beni State Conservation Area. Offering an idyllic bush experience a stone’s throw from the city, this central west NSW park is loved for its bushwalking and cycling opportunities. With its fresh air and inviting tracks and trails, you can’t help but feel energised when you visit. Experience cycling, or bring your horse along for horse riding. Check out the area’s scenic landscape and Aboriginal cultural heritage before relaxing with a packed lunch at Two Dams picnic area. If you like birdwatching, you’re in for a treat at Beni. It’s home to over 140 bird species, including several threatened woodland and waterbirds. Sit and listen as the melody of birdsong mixes with the call of frogs at sunset. And if you’re lucky, you may even see a possum or a wallaby hopping by.

Beni NSW

The treasure is hiding nearby — Image credit: Queenscliffe Maritime Museum Inc

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Benito Bonito Pirate Treasure Escape Room

Located at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum along the Southern Port Phillip coast, the Escape Room Experience is an all-ages thrilling game of puzzles-solving and creative thinking. You have been taken captive by the notorious pirate Benito Bonito, also known as Benito of the Bloody Blade. Shackled and imprisoned in the bowels of the pirate ship Relampago you have one hour to escape before you are forced to walk the plank. Benito allows you to choose your favourite plank. To escape and claim the hidden treasure, you must decode the clues, solve puzzles and navigate through treacherous waters of this escape room. Beware, for time is of the essence.

Queenscliff VIC

Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest — Image credit: Mackenzie Hayes

Natural Attractions

Bennetts Beach

Award-winning Bennett's Beach is the most popular and easily accessed beach in the Myall River precinct of the Barrington Coast. The southern end of the beach is known as The Dolphin's Playground and has surf suitable for both board riders and body surfers. The Hawks Nest Surf Club lies three kilometres from Yacaaba Headland, at the southern end. There is a rugged track to the top of Yaccaba which offers stunning views of Port Stephens. This beach is patrolled. Dogs can be walked on leads only, between certain times on Bennetts Beach and Yaccaba.

Hawks Nest NSW

Bennetts Gorge picnic area

Natural Attractions

Bennetts Gorge picnic area

Located on the western side of Mt Gunderbooka, just 50km from Bourke, Bennetts Gorge picnic area is a great place for a picnic lunch or barbecue. The picnic area is also wonderful for birdwatching - keep your eyes open for the hooded robin and the diamond firetail. There's easy access to the Valley of the Eagles walk from Bennetts Gorge picnic area, so when you've polished off your picnic lunch be sure to set off. The walk takes you to the base of Mt Gunderbooka. Take a virtual tour of Bennetts Gorge picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Gunderbooka NSW

Bush — Image credit: Rural City of Wangaratta

Natural Attractions

Bennies Camping Area - Alpine National Park

Bennies is a pretty camping area on the Rose River only 45 minutes from the Whitfield township and 45 minutes to Lake Cobbler. Follow the Rose River Road then Upper Rose River Road to Lake Cobbler Road. Camping sites are dispersed along the river with pit toilets and fireplaces provided. Explore walks along the Rose River and look out for wildlife including Water Skinks, Crimson Rosella and Wombats.

Wabonga VIC

Bens Walk

Natural Attractions

Bens Walk

Bens Walk offers visitors a perfect opportunity to stretch their legs while exploring Nowra. This scenic loop winds around the Shoalhaven River, passing through rugged gorges, peaceful forests, and open grassy riverbanks. The walk begins at the Nowra Showground, where travellers can enjoy a barbecue and take in superb elevated views of the river and surrounding mountains from Hanging Rock. The full circuit is a leisurely 5.5‑kilometre return walk, taking approximately two hours. For those short on time, a brief return walk from the footbridge back to the Showground and Hanging Rock takes only about 10 minutes. A suspension bridge provides a fun and memorable crossing of the river and also offers access to Depot Farm Reserve and its riverside picnic area. There are plenty of great spots along the way for photos, making it a favourite for nature lovers and casual walkers alike.

Nowra NSW

Bents Basin Road picnic area

Natural Attractions

Bents Basin Road picnic area

Like the sound of a picnic by the water's edge? Pack up the family and head to Bents Basin Road picnic area for the day. Get the barbecue going and relax at a picnic table while absorbing the water views and cooking up your lunch. Bring your kayak along to go for a paddle. There's also good fishing and swimming in the basin on a hot summer's day is a great way to cool off. See if there's enough wind to get a kite up or set off on the Caleys lookout track, which begins from the back of the picnic area, or cross the bridge to explore the park's southern section.

Greendale NSW

Bents Basin State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Bents Basin State Conservation Area

Bents Basin, a deep waterhole that forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, is a perfect place for swimming, canoeing and fishing. If you'd like to keep your feet on dry land, relaxing by the basin is pleasant as well; it's backed by a forested escarpment which rises dramatically from the water's edge. After a tasty picnic or barbecue lunch, take the walk up to Caleys lookout for views of the area be sure to keep your eyes peeled for native animals and birds long the way. Bents Basin State Conservation Area is a great place to visit on a daytrip and if you'd like to stay longer, bring your tent or caravan along to set up camp under the stars. If you're interested in finding out more about the park's landscape, plants and animals, be sure to arrange a guided tour with a ranger.

Greendale NSW

Beowa National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Beowa National Park

Beowa National Park (pronounced 'beeuhwah') is separated into 2 areas, split by Twofold Bay. Take your pick from the sparkling lakes and surf beaches in the park's Pambula-Haycock area to the rocky cliffs and beachside campgrounds in the Green Cape area. Its spectacular sea-carved landscape is a striking display of folded red rock platforms that contrast against the sapphire blue water of the ocean. Stretch your legs on one of the park's shorter tracks, like the Pambula River or Pinnacles loop walking tracks. If you're after something more exhilarating, the multi-day Light to Light walk takes you on an unforgettable coastal hiketracing the coast from the historic Boyds Tower to Green Cape Lightstation. For day trippers, there are plenty of spots to go beach and rock fishing or settle down for a barbecue or picnic by the water. More than 50 Aboriginal sites have been recorded in Beowa National Park including middens, rock shelters, campsites and long-distance travel routes. These cultural sites continue to provide the local Aboriginal community with traditional and spiritual links to this part of their Country. The park's lofty lookouts and headlands are hard to beat for...

Edrom NSW

Berarngutta Picnic Area — Image credit: Photo: H Clark

Natural Attractions

Berarngutta Picnic Area

This quiet grassy clearing is a charming spot to have a picnic amongst the snow gums. It’s ideal for small groups wanting to be conveniently near to Point lookout, yet away from the road. A walking track here links to the Point lookout circuit and through the snow gum woodland to Platypus Valley lookout on the Eagles Nest walking track. Visitors often spot eastern grey kangaroos here, and on the walk to Platypus Valley lookout. Black and white currawongs scavenge around the picnic area. White-throated treecreepers bound up trunks searching under bark for insects. Flame robins may also be seen flitting in the treetops in search of food. When the tea trees are in bloom, insects swarm to feed on the flowers. Many spectacular and brilliant chafers, jewel-beetles and soldier beetles may be seen. This is one of the few places where coastal and alpine species of butterflies are seen together and during the short breeding season they appear here in unusually large numbers, making for a spectacular sight.

Ebor NSW

Berembed Weir — Image credit: Narrandera Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Berembed Weir

Berembed Weir is an idyllic spot for shore-based fishing along the Murrumbidgee River. Located 18 kilometres southeast of Grong Grong, off the Old Wagga Road. Here you can also see the off-take for diverting irrigation water which heads along Bundidgerry Creek and Lake Talbot for the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). Please note that camping is not permitted at this location.

Grong Grong NSW

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