Walhalla and Mountain Rivers

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

When visiting the Walhalla and Mountain Rivers region you will find yourself surrounded by a majestic countryside and be transported back to a bygone era. Walhalla is a special place standing almost frozen in time, much as it was a hundred years ago. It was a bustling gold mining town in the late 1800s. In its heyday, Walhalla was home to over 3 000 people, 10 hotels, seven churches, schools and shops. Today the township has a residential population of nine and receives many thousand visitors each year.

Perfect for couples, families, singles and groups the Walhalla and Mountain Rivers region is a great place to getaway all year round. With secluded picnic spots, camping areas, romantic cottages, 4WD adventure, snow sports and bushwalking all within a close proximity, you will find this region is an ideal place for you to getaway.

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 orignial 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.