The 10 Best Things to do in Wangaratta, Victoria

Our modern indoor Aquatic faciltiy features a 25m temperture controlled pool, a therapeautic Program Pool and a Toddlers Pool. We also have a fully equipped, spacious Health Club with the latest equipment, more than 50 group exercise classes per week. We also have three full sized stadium courts & six squash courts. The Wangaratta Indoor Sports & Aquatics Centre caters for people of all ages.

Australia's premier rail trail offers more than 100km of scenic, sealed, off-road bike trail in North East Victoria. Starting in Wangaratta, the rail trail connects culinary villages including Milawa, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Bright and Myrtleford. Discover the diverse landscape of the High Country region - from natural bushland to open farmland, fertile valleys and some of Australia's most spectacular mountain ranges. The rail trail meanders alongside clear rivers, vineyards, hops, orchards and groves, with plentiful food, wine and craft beer experiences dotted along the way.

The Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre is a state of the art multimillion dollar venue which offers a new alternative to regional conferencing and entertainment. Providing contemporary architecture and facilities including a dedicated, fully equipped 520 raked seat theatre with a balcony, banquet facilities for 300 persons, a custom built marquee to accommodate up to 500 banquet style and two smaller meeting rooms. Offering world class entertainment in regional Victoria!

Established in 1987 this unique regional art gallery is housed in a striking heritage building located in the arts precinct, a short walk from the CBD of Wangaratta. The Gallery collects textile art, small sculpture, wood, and significant works of art. It also collects works of art by state and national artists of significance.

This diverse park offers visitors the chance to explore many different landscapes, from the granite hills and woodlands of the Warby Ranges, the Box‐Ironbarks of Killawarra Forest, and the River Red Gum forests and wetlands of the heritage-listed Ovens River. Enjoy spectacular views, great walking and cycling, horse riding, canoeing, boating and fishing, or relax at your campsite and watch the local wildlife. Only 10 kilometres from Wangaratta, it’s easy to access for a day trip to enjoy walks, picnics, birdwatching, bike rides, horse riding or a scenic drive. The views from Ryan's Lookout and Kwat Kwat Lookout are exceptional, especially in winter, with snow-covered peaks in the distance.

We are not only a Visitor Information Centre, we are your Visitor Inspiration Centre. Come in and see us for all your Wangaratta visitor needs, from accommodation, hiking and cycling to wining and dining in Wangaratta and our surrounding towns such as Milawa, Oxley, Eldorado, Glenrowan and the King Valley. We also showcase works from local artists and various community groups in our Exhibition space. With a rotating calendar of monthly exhibits the exhibitions are refreshed with new works showcased on a regular basis. Some works are for sale.

Lake William Hovell provides a great recreational area for fishing and boating. At the southern section of Lake William Hovell is the entrance to the Alpine National Park. Discover a myriad of tracks for four-wheel driving, plus access to fishing spots, walking and mountain bike trails.