Walhalla & Mountain Rivers Tourism Association

17/08/2024

Enjoy your Sunday folks and come for a train ride.

🚂 Trains at 11am and 1pm today and Wednesday. Book online prior to 10am to avoid disappointment. www.walhallarail.com.au.

02/08/2024

It’s a pity that the Walhalla Vinter Ljusfest came to an end in 2017 as it was really positive for the town and spectacular at the same time. So many excellent and exciting photos produced…and this was all in the period prior to mobile phone coverage in Walhalla so imagine what would be possible today.

While it was sad and a blow to the town that this event came to an end, one legacy does continue, the Winter Night Trains run by the Walhalla Goldfields Railway. The first of the night trains operate tomorrow at 6pm and 8pm. Pre booking is required. They will be running every Saturday night during August so make sure you don’t miss out.

You can book via www.visitwalhalla.com

The photo is from the Ljusfest opening night in 2012.

28/07/2024

A fantastic snow dump overnight and more on the way!

27/07/2024

Only just over a week to go until the first Winter Night Train for 2024. Running each Saturday night in August at 6pm and 8pm, these special nighttime services offer a fantastic experience for young and old.

You can book via www.visitwalhalla.com but just clicking on the link.

Thanks to FN and Walhalla Goldfields Railway to the great photo that captures the atmosphere.

12/07/2024

🤩👏 We've made it to the weekend - and the end of the school holidays!

Check out what's on offer in Baw Baw this weekend 👇

🖤💛❤️ Experience the history and culture of the Kurnai Nations people through art workshops and videos through an interactive expo as part of NAIDOC Week.
📅 Saturday 13 July
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📌 West Gippsland Arts Centre

🏃 Get those steps in with a 5km run with Warragul parkrun.
📅 Saturday 13 July
⏰ 8:00am - 9:00am
📌 Brooker Park, Warragul

🚂 Walhalla Goldfields Railway
📅 Regular train rides through the lush Gippsland mountain valley!
⏰ Departures from Walhalla Station at 11am and 1pm.
📌 Saturday and Sunday.
🎫 Book your tickets here https://www.walhallarail.com.au

🚧👟 Rokeby-Noojee Trail
⚠️ The trail is OPEN this weekend, so head down and enjoy a beautiful nature walk.

💻 If you'd like further information about any upcoming events, head to our events calendar 👇
https://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Events-Calendar

📝 If you're an event organiser, fill out the form to have your event listed.

📸 Walhalla Goldfields Railway

10/07/2024

Happy Thursday Everyone 🥰🥰 The school holidays are coming to a close, make sure you visit our little hamlet, you won’t be disappointed 😊😊 Our Cafe is open today from 10.00am until 3.00pm, see you all soon in our Winter Village ❄️⛄️🤍🔥

05/07/2024

A beautiful weekend to visit the region, snow at Mt. Baw Baw and Mt St Gwinear, historic Walhalla, BMX track in Rawson, 4WDing North of Erica or a hike to mushroom rocks, There is plenty to see and do on such a stunning winters day!

As the fog clears and the frost melts it reveals what will be a beautiful winters day to visit and enjoy in Walhalla!

03/07/2024

Big news… Summit is OPEN 👏🎿

Come join us and take in these spectacular views over Gippsland! We’re expecting a busy weekend so recommend booking in advance if you plan to visit.

Miss Snow It All Mountainwatch Snowatch

02/07/2024

Assaggio del Forno are taking a well earned winter break. They will reopen to the public on Sunday August 11th.

02/07/2024

Despite Melbourne's coldest morning this year, spring is on the horizon, with magnolias budding up in anticipation for the warmer weather to come. Please be aware that Walhalla will have power outages for maintenance today and some places may offer limited services while running on generators.

30/06/2024

Parks Victoria Snow Report for Mt St G as at 9am, 30/06/24:

5cm fresh snow at Mt St Gwinear carpark. Snowing lightly. Fitting chains 1km before carpark. Toboggan runs open.

29/06/2024

Please take care on the roads today, especially if you’re heading up to the snow.

Snow chains are required by law to be carried and fitted when instructed in declared snow area.

27/06/2024

😡very disappointing

These are not the kind of doughnuts we want 😤
Our team was really disappointed to discover that our Moondarra picnic ground was vandalised last week.
Not only does this create a muddy mess that looks awful, but it also promotes erosion.
Help us protect this great asset for our community.
If you've seen anything suspicious in the area, call us on 1800 050 500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Thank you!

08/06/2024

The Snow Season has started! Time to plan and book your snow adventure for 2024!

07/06/2024

Send a message to learn more

05/06/2024

Slide up… tobogganing 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺! 🛷🥳

Grab the kids and grandma too and catch some early season toboggan action this weekend. Our park is opening on man-made cover from 9.15am!

Capacity is limited so if you are visiting we recommend booking online and in advance.

Search “mt baw baw toboggan” or visit mtbawbaw.com.au/activities/tobogganing-and-snow-play/ for details.

30/05/2024

Good Morning All 🥰🥰 Next door to our Cafe is the old bank vault that used to house all the gold in Walhalla. Sadly the bank building is long gone and this is all that remains. Hopefully in the future we will be able to rebuild the old bank and therefore add another exciting chapter to the modern face of our beautiful Village 🥰🥰 Our Cafe is open today from 10.00am until 3.00pm, see you all soon 🥰🥰

24/05/2024

𝙒𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 ?!

With snowmaking in operation and tobogganing, beginner skiing and lessons set to kick off Saturday June 8th we're getting excited to see everyone back again this season!

We wanted to share some important updates with our community ahead of the new season:

🚧 ICYMI - Access to the Resort is now fully restored in both directions thanks to the team at Regional Roads Victoria. bit.ly/3wDKROp

🛷 Safety upgrades have been completed on the toboggan area near Carpark 1, which will allow us to operate this space subject to demand and/or natural snow conditions this season.

📙 Not sure where to get started? We've broken the booking process down into 6 easy steps for you with a handy new guide! bit.ly/3VafUuy

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our new all-inclusive day packages for families and couples have launched allowing you to save and book everything from chains, entry, passes, activities and lunch in one go! bit.ly/packagesbb

🚌 If you're travelling from the city - don't forget that you can book transport directly from the CBD or suburbs through companies such as Dream Tours. bit.ly/bawbawbybus

❄️ For snow condition updates before Opening Weekend stay tuned to our live cameras and social media. Our will Daily Snow Reports (by email) commence June 8th - subscribe here bit.ly/3UrjP1C

⛓️ As always - don't forget to stop and support the local businesses along the way in communities like Erica, Neerim South, Noojee, Willow Grove, Walhalla and Tanjil Bren. Hiring snow chains, for example!

Erica Ski Hire Noojee Bush Goods Toolshed Bar, Bistro & Cabins Noojee NOOJ PUB - Noojee Hotel Little Red Duck Cafe Mt Baw Baw Ski Hire Tanjil Bren Snow Chain Hire Mt Baw Baw Erica Acorn - Food Van Everest Ski Lodge Du Nord Ski Club Edski Lodge Tanjil Creek Lodge - Mt Baw Baw John Gardiner Ski Club Rawson Stockyard Rawson Village Wombat Cabin WF Waters Lodge Erica Hotel Motel Erica Caravan Park Walhalla's Star Hotel Walhalla & Mountain Rivers Tourism Association Walhalla Walhalla Goldfields Railway

23/05/2024

Good Morning Everyone 🥰🥰 Walhalla Witchery’s magical Greenman fountain 😍😍 soon to be revealed in our little shoppe 😍 Our Cafe is open today from 10.00am until 3.00pm, see you all soon in our gorgeous Village 🥰🥰

10/05/2024

Cool sun-filled days make for the ideal hiking conditions 🏞️

But before you head out on your next adventure in Victoria’s great outdoors it’s important to take steps to stay safe:

- Check the weather forecast
- Let your friends and family know where you’re going and what your plan is
- Check the latest conditions and park closures via Parks Victoria
- Be sure you have the right kit - wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and take plenty of water
- Download the VicEmergency app and set up watch zones for the areas you are planning to visit.

When hiking you should:
- Look out for emergency markers - they have a unique code that pinpoints your location if you call 000
- Always stay on the marked trails. Walking off track damages sensitive vegetation, can disturb Aboriginal cultural heritage artefacts, compacts the ground and can spread plant diseases
- Pace yourself – don't overdo it, know your limits and take regular breaks.

For more information, check out https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/hiking-and-bushwalking/choose-the-right-hike/top-tips-for-enjoying-a-safe-hike

08/05/2024

Lots of places will be busy this weekend, we highly recommend PRE BOOKING to avoid disappointment!

Out of the Autumn mist this remnant of past logging with the cutting plank notches still evident appears, just off the Tyres / Rawson road on an old tramway track near Assaggio.
We are fully booked this Sunday, mother's day, also closing earlier, takeaway available for pickup until 5pm.

02/05/2024

メルボルンから東へ130キロ。Moe から約45キロ北へ行ったところにWalhallaという鉱山で栄えた町があります。今は閉山していますが、その当時の観光列車…

13/04/2024

A fantastic autumn day!

Enjoy your Sunday amongst the hues of autumn, in the prettiest town in Victoria! (Well so we reckon 😂 )

09/04/2024

Congratulations to the Walhalla Goldfields Railway on their 30th Anniversary of operations today. From little things, big things grow.

When first launched 30 years ago, there was only a short length of track within the Thomson yard. Progressively over the next 8 years the track was extended to reach Walhalla in 2002.

You can find the link to book tickets and more information about the railway and other attractions at: www.visitwalhalla.com

Photo courtesy of the WGR…note the Puffing Billy Railway carriage which was on loan for the initial services.

03/04/2024

Autumn is arriving in spectacular fashion. These trees are outside Windsor House and are some of the first Canadian Maples to turn. It just shows the microclimates in the Right Hand Branch…clearly cooler than along the main road.

31/03/2024

Big news for the valuable heritage of Walhalla.

BLACKBERRY GAINS HERITAGE PROTECTION IN WALHALLA.

All praise and protection for the humble blackberry with new regulations.

In a new law that come into place today, the ubiquitous Blackberry has been delisted as noxious w**d and afforded protection in heritage areas such as Walhalla for its role in the cultural and agricultural significance to the nation during the period 1870 to 1900.

The Department of Indigenous Culture, Heritage, Environmental and Architectural Design has declared that the blackberry is now protected and it need to be treated with respect and can no longer be poisoned or removed without a permit in specified gold era heritage areas such as Walhalla.

A spokesperson for the department stated: “While some people see blackberries as a nuisance and something that needs to be eradicated, we believe that by ensuring protection in key areas of the state, we can ensure that the cultural past is preserved. Walhalla has some excellent examples of blackberries that have been in place for nearly 150 years that need preservation and protection to ensure that they continue to grow and be part of the heritage environment that we love and enjoy.”

“They are not only visually stunning in the size and volume, they are also an important food source and make lovely jam. Importantly, this protection does not extend to the early 21st century quasi smart phone of the same name.” the spokesperson added.

A grant funding program is available to community groups and landholders to allow for the protection and preservation of Walhalla’s blackberries. Interested people can apply at:

www.dichead.vic.gov.au

30/03/2024

Happy Easter Everyone!
This is where we hope our vehicles remain today and you can help! If you’re camping this long weekend and your packing up for the drive home, please ensure your campfire is fully extinguished with water and cool to the touch before you head off!

28/03/2024

Are you heading away camping this long weekend? Make sure you do so safely.

🏕️🌙 Choose camping sites that are under a clear sky. Never camp under trees or branches.

📱📻 Set up a watch zone around your destination on the VicEmergency app. Take a radio if you’re going to an area without reception so you can tune into local emergency broadcasters.

🏞️🔥 Not all parks or campgrounds allow campfires – check restrictions at www.parks.vic.gov.au.

💧 If you do light a campfire, never leave it unattended. And remember to extinguish it completely with water - if it’s cool to touch, it’s safe to leave.

Enjoy the weekend if you have it off. Thanks to those who are continuing to volunteer or work.

28/03/2024

Don’t let smoke get in your eyes over Easter…and don’t worry! Planned burns are underway to ensure the long term fire safety of our area around Walhalla.

As FFMV Planned burns continue… please keep up to date on https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/search-results