Avenel Cemetery
Highlights
- Explore the historic Avenel Cemetery, where the grave of Red Kelly connects you to Australia's bushranger legacy.
- Wander through the serene grounds, discovering graves that tell stories of the past and enrich your understanding of local history.
- Visit the resting place of Red Kelly, gaining insight into the life of Ned Kelly's father and the region's heritage.
- Follow the Ned Kelly Trail, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of history that defines Avenel and its surroundings.
Steeped in history, visit the many graves scattered around the Avenel Cemetery.
Within the cememtery, visitors will find the grave of John ‘Red’ Kelly, the father of the infamous Ned Kelly. ‘Red’ was laid to rest at the age of 45 on the 28 December 1866. He died in the Kilmore Gaol after his health was ruined due to alcohol abuse. This grave marks one stop on the Ned Kelly Trail throughout the region.
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