TOWNSHIPS, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE 

Wander heritage streetscapes to find hidden treasures and warm welcomes in the High Country.

It's the quaint, quiet hamlets, charming historical townships and unique mountain villages that bring Victoria's High Country to life. Explore them to uncover fascinating heritage, innovative culture, passionate locals, and a thriving events and festivals calendar all year round.

TAKE A LOOK AROUND 

Courthouse in Benalla

BUSHRANGER HISTORY 

Kelly Country

The era of Ned Kelly and his gang is one of the most remarkable episodes in Australia’s history. Spanning just two short years between 1878 and 1880 the ‘Kelly outbreak’ has assumed epic proportions in the Australian psyche, and Ned Kelly is arguably Australia’s best known bushranger and  High Country legend.

Take a journey along the Ned Kelly touring route and discover the perspectives of those who were actually there, in the context of the times they lived.