Walhalla
Walhalla
The historic gold mining town of Walhalla is located 45 minutes north of Traralgon (or Moe). Here you will you find the below attractions:
LONG TUNNEL EXTENDED GOLD MINE
Discover a golden past on an informative 45 minute tour of an original gold mine with a local guide. Over 13 tonnes was removed from this mine making it one of the most successful in Victoria.
Tours operate Monday – Friday 1.30pm / Weekends & Holiday periods 12noon, 1.30pm & 3pm.
www.walhallaboard.org.au
WALHALLA GHOST TOURS
A guided walk of Walhalla in the dark with old fashioned lamps and many spooky tales of ‘things that go bump in the night’.
Bookings are essential.
www.walhallaghosttour.info
WALHALLA GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY
This unique narrow gauge train winds its way down Stringers Creek Gorge from Walhalla to the Thomson River. The railway opened in 1910 but was never a success, closing in 1944 and the line was pulled up. It has now been reopened by enthusiasts who have lovingly restored this picturesque
journey.
Trains depart Walhalla at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.* Sat, Sun, Wed & holiday periods. *3pm service does not operate from the Tuesday after the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend [mid June] until 31 August.
www.walhallarail.com.au
Walhalla Museum & Corner Store Post Office
Open 7 days a week 10am-4pm. The shop sells gifts, books and a range of groceries, toiletries, snacks, drinks and bagged firewood. Takes bookings and enquiries for the Walhalla Ghost Tours. Phone (03) 5165 6250
CAMP GROUNDS in town:
Chinese Gardens
North Gardens
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION is located at The Star Hotel.
Dogs are welcome to the town with the usual rules of ‘on a lead and clean up after your pet’.