Once an important coach stop for Cobb & Co on the route from Melbourne to Albury and for drovers and travellers to the goldfields in the north, Avenel also boasts one of provincial Victoria’s most impressive bridges. The six-arch, stone crossing of Hughes Creek was built by Hugh Dalrymple in 1850 and originally had a tollgate and toll keepers Cottage nearby.
As well as being well known for the high quality wool the area produces, Avenel plays an important role in the legend of the infamous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly, who spent his childhood living in the town and also attended the local primary school.
Nestled along the Hume Highway and with regular trains up to Albury or down to Melbourne, Avenel is now a bustling township with an ever growing population and hot spot for people looking for a simpler life and idyllic for a relocation or weekender with its cosy sights, small town comforts and connectivity to the region.
Invest in a visit to Bank Street Pizza, housed in a former bank this popular spot is renowned for their wood fired pizza. Just next door you can enjoy one of the many award winning wines from the region at the historical Harvest Home. Mingle with the locals at either the Avenel Hotel or Daily Dose Cafe, then wander out to enjoy the award winning Fowles Wine Restaurant & Cellar Door and sample a glass of the iconic Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines.