Top 7 Budget-friendly Things to do in Wangaratta, Victoria

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!

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.

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.

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.

A sunken natural park, originally a meeting place of the Pangerang Aboriginal Tribe. The name Merriwa mean the rich flat ground at the bend of a river. The park features gardens below street level, large grassy expanses, majestic gum trees, fernery, pond, playground equipment, barbecues and toilets. An oasis in the middle of vibrant city centre.