Located just 2½ hours from Melbourne along the Hume Freeway, Wangaratta provides the perfect base to take day tours of the region and rest up before you commence your journey along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The Rural City of Wangaratta encompasses the renowned Milawa and Oxley Gourmet Region, the King Valley Wine growing Region and the townships of Glenrowan and Eldorado steeped in traditions of gold discovery and bushranging.
Wangaratta's commercial centre combines all the conveniences of a modern city with that special country hospitality to ensure your stay with us is both memorable and enjoyable.
Population: City 18,000. Municipality 26,000
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