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| The Gold Mining Era in Walhalla .. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walhalla was one of Victoria’s great
gold mining towns in the 19th century. At the height of the
gold-era, Walhalla was a bustling frontier town with over 2,500
residents. More than 75 tonnes of gold was removed from Cohen’s
Reef which runs deep below the town. In its heyday, Walhalla was
home to 10 hotels, 3 breweries and 7 churches. The Star Hotel,
located at the Junction directly opposite the historic Band Rotunda, was
Walhalla’s most famous gold-era hotel. It was the terminus for
the Cobb & Co. Coach that serviced Walhalla until 1910 when the
railway finally arrived in town. The Star was always the focal
point for Walhalla along with the IOOF Hall next door. The
original Hotel and Hall were destroyed by fire in December 1951.
The newly opened Walhalla’s Star Hotel is a faithful reconstruction of
the original facades of the Star Hotel and IOOF Hall and incorporates
all modern amenities and facilities in luxurious surroundings - all
excellently done.
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| The Star Hotel and Walhalla today ... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walhalla’s Star Hotel facilities
include a private guest lounge and
twelve spacious rooms. All suites have their own settee, en suite
bathroom/WC (one suite has bathroom wheelchair access), CD player and
king size bed. A private cottage garden or section of the verandah
is a feature enjoyed by all suites. The Star Hotel also has a
delightful restaurant with wine bar which is open for breakfast and
evening meals. During the day the Grey Horse Cafe, adjacent to the
hotel, is open for snacks and lunch.
Walhalla’s Star Hotel is the perfect mountain retreat where you can enjoy the unique feel of the historic gold-era mixed with a natural bush environment. Spend your time in Walhalla soaking up the atmosphere or exploring the town and surroundings. Many historic buildings and sites remain – it’s an exciting journey of discovery to uncover Walhalla’s golden past for yourself. Take a spectacular journey on the reborn Walhalla Goldfields Railway
or venture deep into the mountain on a tour of the Long Tunnel Extended
Gold Mine. For those people who are looking for action you can
experience activities like horse trail rides, river rafting, 4WD
adventures, snow skiing in season, bush walking and fly fishing either
in Walhalla or nearby. |
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Set in a deep valley on the edge
of the
Victorian Alps, about a 2 hour drive from Melbourne, Walhalla
has an extraordinary history of massive boom and tragic
bust. It mixes a wild bush environment with the colonial
style of the gold era ... exotic trees and cute miners' cottages
line the winding main street in a steep narrow valley. The
Star Hotel is located on a bend in the street opposite a
superbly preserved Rotunda Bandstand and just down from the Fire
Station Building (which quirkily straddles a stream). Run
in a very hands-on fashion by the very personable Michael
Leaney, The Star Hotel is a particular favourite of the
directors of Truly Australia - a 2 or 3 night stay here as a
part of any itinerary is highly recommended. In July and
August you can even Cross Country Ski nearby.
