Lake King Wetlands at Rutherglen
Formed in the late 1860s to supply water to the town, Lake King now sits peacefully between Rutherglen Golf Course, Holiday Park, Apex Playground, and the Bowling Green. This scenic wetland is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offering the picturesque Arthur Mann Scenic Walk, a one-kilometre loop perfect for birdwatching and leisurely strolls.…
Read MoreRutherglen Apex Park
Looking for the perfect spot to relax, play, and explore while visiting Rutherglen? Apex Park offers something for everyone. With a well-equipped playground, skate park, and a mini bike circuit for the little ones, it’s a haven for families. Enjoy a picnic using the adjacent barbecue facilities, and take advantage of ample car parking just…
Read MoreMarysville Outdoor Swimming Pool
Come and enjoy a day at Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool. A large undercover shelter area, equipped with tables and seats, provides a fantastic spot to picnic and enjoy the day with family and friends. The main pool is 33 metres long and varies in depth from 1.4 metres to 3.3 metres. The opposite side of…
Read MoreMarysville Kin Playspace
The Kin Playspace is an adventure playground located on the former kindergarten site in Marysville. This beautifully crafted play space caters for children from one to 12 years old and features a broad range of play equipment including an elevated sandpit, slides, roundabout, rope climbing net, dual flying foxes, timber swings and a water play…
Read MoreSteavenson Falls
The renowned Steavenson Falls in Marysville, about two hours north-east of Melbourne, is one of Victoria’s tallest waterfalls. Enjoy a beautiful short walk with friends and family and be rewarded by the sight of these impressive 84 metres cascading falls. Enjoy a leisurely 350-metre stroll along a well-maintained, all-abilities path to the base viewing platform.…
Read MoreGallipoli Park
Gallipoli Park is a must visit during your trip to Marysville and surrounds. The main entrance to the precinct will take you through the stunning Reflective Gardens, and on to the New Life Sculpture, designed by local artist Bruno Torfs, which represents new life in the community since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The park…
Read MoreBuxton Recreation Reserve
Buxton Recreation Reserve is located on the corner of Mareeba Avenue and Maroondah Highway, right at the entrance of the Buxton township. The reserve has a range of activities for the little ones, including Bikemania, an area for young BMX riders which includes a range of fun and exciting obstacles, as well as a shaded…
Read MoreLake View House
Acclaimed Australian author Henry Handel Richardson immortalised Lake View in her trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony. Built in 1870, the red brick house is furnished in period style recreating a lakeside country villa residence in a prosperous mining town. In 1876 Lake View House was home to Ethel Florence Richardson (known by her pen…
Read MoreDow’s Pharmacy
Step back into one of the few historically authentic shops in Australia with a visit to a country pharmacy. A pharmacy for over 160 years, this fascinating commercial premises was established in the mid-nineteenth century. The current building was constructed in 1868, but a pharmacy had been in operation on the site since 1859. David…
Read MoreChiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
Located between Beechworth and the low hills surrounding Chiltern, Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park includes the striking Mt Pilot Range and Woolshed Falls, protecting the box-ironbark forest that once covered much of north-east Victoria. Short or day-long walks can be made on vehicle tracks through open forest and a 25 kilometre historic drive is marked from…
Read MoreCathedral Range State Park
The jagged ridges of the Cathedral Range offer spectacular views and some of the best hiking in the state. Take a gentle walk along the Friends Nature Trail or prepare to tackle the rugged and challenging Razorback Trail or circuit routes. Either way you won’t forget the awesome views. Spend a night under the stars…
Read MoreRotary Park
Rotary Park is a beautiful recreation reserve, situated right at the entrance of the Alexandra township, on the corner of Grant Street and Vickery Street. Enjoy a peaceful stroll across the swing bridge and along the creekside, which will take you across to a well-equipped playground for the kids to enjoy. Park facilities also include…
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