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Event venues

We have some fantastic venues to host your next event. Find out more about some of our most popular venues below. 

The process for hiring these venues differ depending on how large your event is. Please refer to our planning an event page for further details. 

Apex Park

Located on the northern entrance to Wangaratta, this fantastic park has eight acres of open reserve!

Merriwa Park

A large community park, surrounded with River Red Gums and scenic ponds.

King George Gardens

The King George Gardens are a pleasant respite in the centre of the city.

Bachelors Green

Bachelors Green has plenty of open space, an enclosed playground and ample parking.

Ovens Riverside Square

The Riverside Square is an ideal venue for small performances, charity events and fundraisers.

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Rural City of Wangaratta
62-68 Ovens Street
Wangaratta 3677
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Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

P: 03 5722 0888
E: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Country


We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands, on which the Rural City of Wangaratta communities reside. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and celebrate and respect their continuing cultures. We are committed to walking beside all traditional owners as we move toward reconciliation.

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