Touring Victoria’s Kelly Country
Gold towns, High Country and bushrangers – it’s a great recipe for a spectacular tour through Victoria’s northeast region. Our tour begins at Beveridge, north of Melbourne, and weaves its way along good country roads to visit the towns of Mansfield, Beechworth, Glenrowan and a number of other fascinating locations. And there are plenty of places along the way to learn more about Australia’s most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
eBook highlights of this easy tour include:
- The Kelly house where Ned grew up
- Granite landscapes of Seven Creeks country in the Strathbogie Ranges
- Forest and bushwalk at Stringybark Creek
- Food and wine at Milawa and the King Valley
- Beechworth’s living history
- The little known Woolshed Valley
- Glenrowan, the site of the Kelly Gang’s Last Stand
Opportunities for travellers with extra time include:
- Water fun at Lake Eildon and Bonnie Doon
- Cycling a part of the Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail
- Experience a summer escape or the winter wonderland of Mount Buller
Plus many more
Distance: About 400km
Vehicle: No special vehicle required
Road conditions: Mostly sealed; some 2WD-accessible gravel roads
Accommodation: Full range from motels to bush camping
Touring Victoria’s Kelly Country
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