Glenrowan

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Wangaratta Information Centre
1800 111 885

Quick Facts

Population approximately 210
220 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
Site of Ned Kelly's 'last stand'
Wineries and orchards

Glenrowan is situated on the Hume Freeway just south of Wangaratta and is the site of the Kelly Gang's last stand. On 28 June 1880 Ned led Jo Byrne, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart against a formidable police force. With the townsfolk kept hostage in the local Inn, Ned's plan to upset the establishment and form the Republic of North East Victoria came unstuck when he was duped by the local school teacher.

During the dramatic shootout, bullets bounced off the GlenrowanGang's ingenious armour made from the shears of mould board ploughs. The site of the Gang in their imposing suits amidst the foggy moonlit night struck the fear of the unnatural into the police and it took several hours to bring Ned down.

Activities and attractions

See the six-metre-high statue of Ned Kelly clad in homemade armour and helmet, rifle in hand, that 'guards' Glenrowan.
Kate's Cottage Museum contains a vast collection of Kelly memorabilia and an authentic replica of the Kelly homestead complete with furnishings.