Wangaratta

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Introducing Wangaratta

The Ovens and King Rivers meet at Wangaratta (also known as ‘Wang’). Its name comes from two local Aboriginal words meaning ‘resting place of cormorants’. Wangaratta is the turn-off for the Great Alpine Rd, which leads to the High Country.

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Almost world famous, the Wangaratta Jazz Festival (1800 803 944; www.wangaratta-jazz.org.au) attracts jazz players and buffs from around Australia and the world in early November.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. sibbick1 avatar
    RE: Melbourne to Sydney by Camper

    by sibbick1 23 March 2011

    Your friend is right if they just drove along the hume highway. It is boring! However, there is a huge amount to investigate along the…
  2. VillianChaser avatar
    RE: campervan and caravanparks Sydney-Melbourne Christmas

    by VillianChaser 28 November 2009

    Sure it is. Just get off the major highways, the Hume or the Princes (coastal highway) and on to the minor roads. Look for where a bridge…
  3. V20091 avatar
    RE: Sydney to Melboune

    by V20091 27 November 2009

    Coastal trip via Bairnsdale, overnight Merimbula ( big day, 2nd night around Batemans Bayor a bit further North third day destination…

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