Benalla Rural City

Benalla Rural City is the cultural heart of north east Victoria located only two hours from Melbourne. With a community in excess of 14,000, the Rural City offers an excellent lifestyle with a renowned regional art gallery, performing arts centre, aquatic centre and many sporting and community facilities including excellent schools and health services.
Located on picturesque Lake Benalla, the major town of Benalla is the perfect place to base a tour of the north east. Getting here is easy by rail, road and air.

Once here, enjoy the superb walking paths, historic Botanical Gardens, wineries, bike trails, lakes and waterways. If you are more interested in adventure, try Winton Motor Raceway where national events such as the V8 Supercar Series and the Austin 7's Historic Winton are held. Benalla also has an airport providing a venue for a variety of activities including gliding, hot air ballooning, powered hang-gliding, flying instruction and aircraft maintenance.

Benalla has something for everyone - the vibrant and attractive main street boasts bakeries, cafes and restaurants to suit any taste. Better still, explore hidden treasures including heritage butchers, antique shops and superb retail offerings. The Costume and Pioneer Museum and the Courthouse where Ned Kelly was tried are of great interest. History, culture and diverse business opportunities all await you in Benalla.

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