Walhalla and Mountain Rivers

Walhalla really is a place that time forget and when visiting the Walhalla and Mountain Rivers Region you will find yourself transported back to a bygone era. The township of Walhalla is located in a deep mountain valley and is much the same as it was 100 years ago. In its heyday in the 1800’s Walhalla was a thriving gold mining town and was home to over 3,000 people, 10 hotels, seven churches, several schools and shops. The decline of the gold rush meant that people moved out of the area and today Walhalla has a residential population of about 13 however many thousand of people visit each year.

Walhalla is the perfect all year round getaway for couples, families, singles or groups. Curl up by the fire in winter, watch the leaves change in the autumn and head out exploring all year round. With secluded picnic spots, camping areas, romantic cottages, 4WD adventure, snow sports and bushwalking all within close proximity, you will find this region is an ideal place for you to escape.

Visiting Walhalla will give you an insight to this mountainous town's fascinating and bizarre history. By taking a tour of the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine you will have a first hand experience of the original workings of one of Australia' s most successful gold mines. A journey on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway will reveal some of the regions most stunning views. Explore the old cemetery or walk up to the old cricket ground, visit the museum or take a ghost tour at night time. The town is bursting with history waiting for you to soak it up.

Walhalla Historic Township was named in the TOP 5 of Victoria's 101 best tourism experiences. Votes were cast in an online poll conducted by the RACV in partnership with Tourism Victoria. To read the testimonials on Walhalla and to view the full list of tourism experiences please visit the website www.101victoria.com.au