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Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly

Glenrowan, Victoria

Oddities

Glenrowan was the scene of the Kelly Gang's last stand in 1880, and a giant statue of Ned Kelly in his armour greets visitors beside the Hume Highway. A quick roadside stop with a museum and cafes nearby.

Nearest town
Glenrowan, Victoria
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
-36.4630, 146.2350

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly?

Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly is in Glenrowan, Victoria, at GPS -36.4630, 146.2350.

Which road trips pass Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly?

Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sydney to Melbourne: the Princes coast out, the Hume home.

What is there to see near Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly?

Places worth a stop nearby: Big Ned Kelly, Glenrowan (1 km), Beechworth Historic Precinct (42 km), Rutherglen muscat cellar doors (49 km) and Mount Buffalo National Park (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Glenrowan and the Big Ned Kelly?

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)