Wallan
Overview
The small town of Wallan sits at the southern end of the large and diverse shire of Mitchell which extends from the northern fringes of Melbourne into the farming country of north-central Victoria and the lower Goulburn Valley. The fastest growing town in the shire, Wallan is a convenient link between the city and the rural charms of such towns as Kilmore, Broadford and Seymour.
The township flanks the Northern Highway and offers magnificent backdrops such as the Great Dividing Ranges for filming locations.
History
Wallan sits at the base of Pretty Sally Hill: named after ‘Pretty Sally’ who ran a sly grog shanty the in the 1840s. Originally a small farming community north of Melbourne, the most rapidly growing residential town still services the farms surrounding it.
Places of interest
Danaher Reserve
Hadfield Park Challenge Paintball and Laser Skirmish
Hidden Valley Equestrian Centre
Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club - Mittagong Room
Pretty Sally Hill
Green Hill
Accommodation
Email: visitorinfo@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
Town statistics
| Population | 3,955 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 48 kilometres, 30 miles and 44 minutes driving time |
| Road access | Hume Highway |