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Mountain Rivers Lodge is an ideal base for visiting Walhalla, just 15~20 minutes' drive.
HISTORY
Hidden in a steep-sided valley, Walhalla is Gippsland's most evocative and loved historic town. After the discovery of gold in 1863 Walhalla thrived as one of Australia's richest towns with over 4000 people living in the area at its peak in the 1880s. Fires, flood and disease were among the pioneering hardships endured by its tough and vibrant population. When gold ran out in 1914 the decline was rapid, and for most of the 20th century Walhalla was frozen in time. Electricity was only connected in 1998, but now many of its original features are being faithfully restored and opened to visitors.
THINGS TO DO
Main street meander: Tramline walking track, hilltop cricket ground, Spetts Cottage, The Old Hospital, Windsor House, Mountaineer Brass Band Rotunda, St Johns Church, faulty war memorial, Old Fire Station, Mechanics Institute, Bank Vault, Post & Telegraph Office, and hillside cemetery.
Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine Tour > ¾ hour
Walhalla Goldfield Railways tourist train ride, 1 hour >
The Corner Store Museum and
Walhalla Ghost Tours, Saturday nights >
Mountain-Top Experience 4WD tours of Walhalla's ghost towns mines and mountains including the Copper Mine Adventure, old lime kilns and splashing through the Thomson River. Tours are for 2 hours or a half or full day >
PLACES TO EAT
Walhalla General Store and Miners Café Ph 5165 6227.
Grey Horse Café. Lunches everyday 11am to 4 pm. Ph 5165 6262.
Long Tunnel Café. Ph 5165 6282.
The Wally Pub. Counter meals.
Ph 5165 6226.
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