Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Wangaratta has a decent range of typical motels, which can be booked online at
Painters Island Caravan Park
( 03-5721 3380;
www.paintersislandcaravanpark.com.au
;
Pinkerton Cres; unpowered/powered sites from $30/32,
cabins with bathrooms $85-160; )
Set on 10 hectares along the banks of the Ovens River,
but close to the town centre, this impressive park has a playground, a camp kitchen and a
good range of cabins.
CAMPGROUND
$
Hermitage Motor Inn
( 03-5721 7444;
www.hermitagemotorinn.com.au
;
cnr Cusack & Mackay Sts; d $115-160, f from $150;
)
Close to the town centre, the Hermitage is one of Wang's better motels, with spacious
rooms, contemporary decor and a pool.
MOTEL
$$
Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta
( 03-5721 8399;
www.wangarattagateway.com.au
;
29-37 Ryley St; d/f from $170/199; )
On the
main road into town, this upmarket hotel has a clean-lined look, excellent facilities (in-
cluding a gym and heated outdoor pool) and an attention to detail that elevates it above
other options scattered around town.
HOTEL
$$
Eating & Drinking
There's a cafe scene along Murphy St and Reid St, and a couple of good restaurants in
town.
Rinaldo's Casa Cucina
( 03-5721 8800;
www.rinaldos.com.au
;
8-10 Tone Rd; mains $19-33; 6-10pm Tue-Thu, noon-2pm & 6-10pm
Fri & Sat)
Formerly at the Dal Zotto winery in Whitfield, Rinaldo's has moved its hearty
Northern Italian kitchen to this industrial-sized venue in Wang, and is getting plenty of at-
tention. The seasonal menu features fresh pasta dishes and modern Mediterranean ver-
sions of steak and seafood; try the figs wrapped in prosciutto and served with blue cheese.
Ask about cooking classes.
ITALIAN
$$
Vine Hotel
PUB
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