Glenrowan

Arriving in Glenrowan mid afternoon on the second day of our seven-day road trip to Melbourne we found parking easy.  There are several cafes on the main street so we chose one and had afternoon tea before exploring the town.

This little town is famous as the last stand of the Kelly Gang.  The location of the final fight with the police is well-marked out and it is possible to visualise how the fight unfolded. 

In the township itself, there are several museums and shops dedicated to Kelly memorabilia.  The museum we looked through was very interesting, tracing the story of Ned Kelly’s life and having a replica of his armor.  The interpretation of Ned’s motivations and his politics are somewhat debatable, and depending who you talk to, a different set of “facts” will be proffered.

By far the biggest attraction in Glenrowan is the over sized Big Ned Kelly statue. A must for tourists to take a photo next to.

An interesting place to stop and see the location Ned Kelly’s downfall.