Melbourne to Canberra road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Melbourne to Canberra road trip stops: Seymour to Benalla
North of Seymour, you can tastes wines at the Fowles Wine cellar door, then get happily lost at the Avenel Maze in Avenel.
The Magyars Hill Vineyard and Cottage outside Longwood offers another wine-tasting opportunity, while Euroa plays host to the Balmuttum Walking Track and Euroa Arboretum. You can also stop for wildlife and wildflowers in the Reef Hills State Park on the way into Benalla.
Things to do in Benalla include taking in the town’s many murals, and checking out the Benalla Art Gallery. It’s one of Australia’s best regional art museums.
At the Benalla Aviation Museum, meanwhile, you can learn about how pilots were trained during World War II.
Pick the best Benalla accommodation options
The best places to stay in Benalla are…
- For a solid, affordable motel with a pool: Glider City Motel.
- For family-friendly cabins: Benalla Tourist Park.
- For central location: Top of the Town Motel.
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