Walhalla
Welcome
Walhalla is a small, picturesque and historic mountain township in the Gippsland district's Baw Baw Ranges in Victoria, in the south-eastern corner of mainland Australia. At its peak, some 3,000 people lived in and around Walhalla, which was the centre of a pioneer goldfield that extended to the nearby towns of Aberfeldy, Toombon, Donnelly’s Creek, Red Jacket and Jericho to the north and west, and Cooper's Creek, Happy Go Lucky and Jubilee to the south and east.
Only a handful of permanent residents live there today, but in the last few decades of the 19th century, Walhalla was one of the most vibrant gold mining districts in the world, and a major influence in shaping the prosperity of a newly founded state.
News
April 2026
Management of the Walhalla Board of Management to be transferred to the Walhalla Heritage and Development League.
Announcement from DEECA (Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action):
new chapter for historic Walhalla
We're appointing Walhalla Heritage & Development League to manage Walhalla's Crown land reserves currently managed by the Walhalla Board of Management.
The Walhalla Heritage & Development League is a long standing, local volunteer based organisation with strong governance and a deep connection to the Walhalla community. The League plays an active role in preserving Walhalla’s history while supporting its future.
This League's appointment follows a review of management arrangements and confirms a new approach to support the long term care of Walhalla as a heritage and tourism destination. It reflects the value of strong, community led management of public land that plays a vital role in Victoria’s heritage and visitor economy.
Across Victoria, around 1,500 Crown land reserves are managed by more than 1,150 Committees of Management, with support and oversight from DEECA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Walhalla Alive!
The Walhalla Heritage and Development League presents
Walhalla Alive
a virtual reality experience
Have you wondered what Walhalla looked like in the 1800s?
Are you curious to know the stories of those men and women pioneers of Walhalla who toiled in the mines, day after day, hoping to find their fortune?
Are you interested in the history of Walhalla?
WALHALLA ALIVE is an immersive virtual reality experience that transports visitors back to the height of Walhalla’s gold rush era, transforming history into something you can see, hear, and truly feel. Rather than simply observing the past, you step inside it—walking the streets of a once-thriving mining town, surrounded by the energy, industry, and stories that shaped Victoria’s early prosperity. Through cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology, WALHALLA ALIVE brings the people, places, and moments of this remarkable town back to life, creating a powerful and engaging journey where history is no longer distant, but vividly alive all around you
The Walhalla Heritage and Development League is grateful to the following partners:
Team Creative
Regional Development Victoria
Baw Baw Shire
Visit the Corner Stores
Visit the incredible Walhalla Corner Stores for confectionery, gifts, drinks, firewood, and tickets for the Ghost Tours. The Corner Stores also stock a range of publications outlining the rich history of Walhalla.
News
World Heritage Bid
The World Heritage Bid for Walhalla is still underway, with UNESCO considering this tiny town for inclusion in the Victorian Goldfields group of historic sites. More information here.
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Unique and Picturesque
Stroll the Main Road and take in the sights
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Nature's Playground
Explore Walhalla and beyond
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Bank Vault
Historical artifacts are all around Walhalla.
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Band Rotunda
The famous Walhalla Band Rotunda
