Benalla Information Summary
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As the major town closest to Ned's home, Benalla was the epicentre of Kelly's bushranging days and was police headquarters for the Kelly Gang manhunt.
The gang comprised Ned and Dan Kelly, Steve Hart and Joe Byrne. Sidney Nolan's tapestry "Glenrowan" depicting the siege is on display at the internationally renowned Benalla Art Gallery along with other Kelly-related works. At the Costume and Pioneer Museum you can step inside the portable cell once used to hold Ned Kelly. The museum also holds the green silk sash presented to Ned.
Other Kelly sites include the cemetery, where gang member Joe Byrne is buried, the courthouse where the Kelly family appeared on various charges, and the bootmaker's shop where Kelly was once involved in a fight with several police.
Benalla Rural City
History
Make the Benalla Visitor Information Centre your first stop. The helpful staff will be able to start you on the Ned Kelly Touring Route adventure in Benalla.