Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Benalla

Benalla

Benalla is a large town located just off the Hume Fwy between Melbourne and Wangaratta. The town was first surveyed in 1848, but growth was slow until the goldfields rush. Benalla had many associations with the Kelly gang and the courthouse was the venue for a number of their trials. The town itself is excellent - the main street is tree lined and surrounds a busy and colourful shopping precinct; Benalla Gardens (0.5km west) features various walks along the beautiful Benalla Lake and an award winning rose garden. The town is also a good base to explore the Victorian alps with both Mt Buller and Mt Buffalo in close proximity.

Population: 8,500
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3672
Local Government: Delatite Shire Council
Location: 191km north of Melbourne
Main Roads: Hume Freeway , Midland Highway
Main Watercourses: Benalla Lake/Broken River
Accommodation: Travel Victoria
Radio Stations (Music): 3SR-FM (95.3), Sun FM (96.9), Edge FM (102.1), Triple J (94.5, 103.3)

Photos from Benalla:

Heading east on Bridge St, just outside Benalla Gardens and approaching the bridge over Benalla Lake, Benalla (2001).

Heading east along Bridge St at the intersection of Nunn St (Midland Hwy), Benalla (2001).

	Heading east on Bridge St, just outside Benalla Gardens and approaching the bridge over Benalla Lake, Benalla (2001).
	Heading east along Bridge St at the intersection of Nunn St (Midland Hwy), Benalla (2001).