Shire of Mitchell district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Wallan

Wallan is a town in Shire of Mitchell district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 10,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 10 churches, 8 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pretty Sally (5 km), Mount Fraser (6 km) and Mount Disappointment (17 km).

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Wallan, Victoria
Wallan, Shire of Mitchell district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wallan at a glance

Location
Shire of Mitchell district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 10,953
Coordinates
37.4162° S, 144.9786° E
Places within 50 km
63 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wallan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wallan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Wallan

48 churches within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Church of St George (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wallan

38 parks within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Funfields (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wallan

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Kinglake National Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wallan

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Pretty Sally (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Wallan

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Approx. Site of Hume and Hovell Camp 13 Dec 1824 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wallan

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wallan. The closest is Toorourrong Reservoir (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wallan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wallan
  2. 5 km Pretty Sally · viewpoint, Shire of Mitchell
  3. 20 km Mount Disappointment · viewpoint, City of Whittlesea
  4. 7 km Toorourrong Reservoir · reservoir, City of Whittlesea
  5. 8 km Funfields · park, City of Whittlesea
  6. 17 km Mount Fraser · viewpoint, Shire of Mitchell
  7. 6 km Back to Wallan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wallan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1048Church of St George (34 km)
    Parks838Funfields (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens637Kinglake National Park (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1525Pretty Sally (5 km)
    Forts & heritage824Approx. Site of Hume and Hovell Camp 13 Dec 1824 (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs420Toorourrong Reservoir (21 km)
    Other attractions012Royal Exhibition Building (54 km)
    Waterfalls911Philosophers Falls (13 km)
    Museums28Tramway Heritage Centre (9 km)
    Beaches & coast07Victoria Harbour (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Umar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque (45 km)

    Wallan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wallan?

    Pretty Sally (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mount Fraser (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mount Disappointment (viewpoint, about 17 km), Funfields (park, about 21 km), Toorourrong Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Yan Yean Reservoir (reservoir, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wallan?

    63 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 8 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Wallan?

    Church of St George, about 34 km by road; Thomastown Lutheran Church (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wallan?

    Funfields, about 21 km by road; Broadmeadows Town Park (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wallan?

    Kinglake National Park, about 34 km by road; Plenty Gorge Parklands (COM) (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wallan?

    Start in Wallan, visit Pretty Sally, then Mount Disappointment, then Toorourrong Reservoir, then Funfields, then Mount Fraser, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wallan?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wallan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wallan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wallan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.