Devenish

Overview

This small neat township is 26km from Benalla.  The town's beatifully restored Railway Hotel is as much as a hub of the community as it was in 1883 when both the nostalgic general store, butchers shop and the hotel were freqeunted by the many farm traders with horse and dray.

While a visit to the hotel is definitely worthwhile you can also take a nostaligic look at the agricultural musuem located behind the post and rail fencing opposte the hotel.  The picturesque picnic grounds at the Bicentennial Park offer barbeque facilities, a picnic shelter and a children's playground.

History

This small, nostalgic township still has the character of yesteryear with its historic buildings such as the general store, butcher shop, town hall and hotel. Historic photos dating back to the turn of the century show how popular it was with its rail link, and watering hole for the many farm traders with horse and dray. Back then it boasted a railway station, two hotels and a bustling main street.  The town's beautifully restored Railway Hotel is as much as a hub of the community as it was in 1883.

Places of interest

Railway hotel
General store
Agricultural Museum
Butchers shop
Old railway site and grain silos

Accommodation

For more information or to book accommodation, contact the friendly staff at the Benalla Visitor Information Centre at 14 Mair Street, Benalla.

Telephone: 03 5762 1749
Facsimile : 03 5762 1749
Email: visitor.info@benalla.vic.gov.au

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