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Welcome to the vibrant and diverse Rural City of Wangaratta! Here you’ll discover hidden waterfalls, sample award-winning wine, explore quaint historical villages, or just relax and let the day go by. Rest assured, you’re in the right place.

This is a region of country hospitality with city sophistication. It’s easy to understand why people fall in love with Wangaratta and its surroundings. There are charming villages dotted throughout the region, each with its individual character, complemented by a food and wine reputation to rival any major city.

Wangaratta’s CBD is located just two and a half hours northeast of Melbourne. The surrounding areas encompass the famed vineyards of the King Valley, the Milawa Gourmet Region (the epicentre of regional food) and the reimagined historical towns of Eldorado and Glenrowan. Each holds its own stories from eras past, told beautifully by locals and business owners.

We invite you to escape the everyday and lose yourself in everything Wangaratta offers. There’s sure to be an activity to your tastes.

Wangaratta

A vibrant CBD with diverse shopping, contemporary cafes, bars, galleries and arts precinct. Discover the Bullawah Cultural Trail, or picnic in one of our many shady parks and gardens.

King Valley

A little piece of Italy set amongst the hills of North East Victoria. Visit vineyards, waterfalls and breathtaking lookouts.

Milawa Gourmet Region

A food and wine epicentre with cellar doors, providores, farm gates, markets and more. For a touch of adventure experience hot air ballooning above the vineyards, or stay grounded as you cycle between wineries.

Eldorado & Woolshed Valley

An authentic piece of Australian history with meandering creeks, bush walking, bike riding and gold panning. Discover Cock's Eldorado Dredge, Reids Walk or the Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park.

Glenrowan

The site of the final siege and capture of Ned Kelly! With the Warby Ovens National Park, as the perfect backdrop to create your own bushranger scene, it also offers plentiful experiences in nature, and its surroundings are home to historic wineries, breweries and farm gates.