Tucked away about 180 kilometers east of Melbourne lies a charming regional Victorian township that has undergone a remarkable transformation into a vibrant Nepali village.
Welcome to Walhalla in Gippsland, where the streets are adorned with multicoloured prayer flags, the buildings are painted in bright colours and every corner exudes the spirit of Nepal.
Left: the transformation of Walhalla, right Walhalla in its usual state. Source: Walhalla/Facebook.
This magical makeover has taken place for the recent filming of Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky – the sequel to the 2021 action-packed film The Ice Road featuring the legendary Liam Neeson. In this installment, Neeson’s character, Mike McCann, goes on a thrilling adventure through the treacherous mountains of Nepal.
A few weeks back there was a real frenzy among Gippsland locals and tourists alike to try and catch a glimpse of the Hollywood star.
While Neeson and the rest of the cast and crew havenow moved on, the transformation of Walhalla is still in place – you have a few weeks to explore this unique fusion of Australian charm and Nepali flair before the town returns to its original state.
