Cheshunt
Overview
Cheshunt is a small rural village situated in the upper King Valley in North East Victoria, Australia. It is located about 50 kilometres from Wangaratta and is close to the Alpine National Park.
A township within the productive agricultural King Valley, with the King River running from the mountains of the Alpine National Park down through the valley floor to join the Ovens River at Wangaratta.
History
The area is steeped in history with the Ned Kelly story and Powers Lookout, a hideout and lookout for the infamous Harry Power who it’s said taught Ned the trade of bushranging. Victoria’s highest waterfall is also in the region (the Dandongadale Falls) as well as the picturesque Lake William Hovell and Paradise Falls.
Places of interest
Lake William Hovell
Scenery - nestled amongst hillsides
Town hall - typical country style
Station Creek Cellar Door on riverbank
Accommodation
To book accommodation please contact the friendly staff at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre:
Telephone toll free: 1800 801 065
Telephone : 03 5721 5711
Facsimile: 03 5721 9867
Email: tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.visitwangaratta.com.au
Town statistics
| Population | 200 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 292 kilometres, 182 miles and 3.5 hours driving time |
| Road access | Hume Freeway |