Stanley Athenaeum and Public Room
From 1863 until the 1970’s the Stanley Athenaeum was a lending library, it is now home to a unique collection of historic books, the Geoff Craig Local History collection and Stanley Community Archives that are available for research and reading. The Friends of the Athenaeum hold regular temporary exhibitions informed by the Athenaeum collection and…
Read MoreBenalla Bowls Club
Benalla Bowls Club has developed into a multi-faceted entertainment and sporting centre. Located adjacent to Benalla’s beautiful Botanical Gardens and only two hours from Melbourne. Benalla Bowls Club is a licensed sporting club featuring two state-of-the-art needle punch greens along with two turf greens. The light and spacious bistro has seating capacity for 160 people…
Read MoreWeary Dunlop Memorial
Solider, surgeon and war hero Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop was born in Benalla in 1907. Sir Edward Dunlop is acknowledged as an Australian hero. A man of deep personal integrity. To many he was affectionately known as ‘Weary’. The Weary Dunlop memorial marks the achievements of this amazing a man and the memorial was officially opened…
Read MoreBenalla Analemmatic Sundial
The Benalla sundial was built to mark the centenary in 2005 of Rotary International. It’s called the sundial of human involvement because it relies on the shadow cast by a person to show the time. You will find the sundial overlooking Lake Benalla, adjacent to the walking path and upstream from the bridge.
Read MoreBonnie Doon Rail Trail Bridge
Ride, walk or drive the 385 metre long Bonnie Doon Rail Bridge, providing a great vantage spot to stop and take in the sights of the lake, before arriving at Bonnie Doon’s main street. Pedestrians, cyclists and horseriders use the the former train bridge (running parallel with the traffic bridge) across Lake Eildon, which was…
Read MoreRiver Road Reserve
River Road Reserve is a small bush camping area along the Ovens River. Pleasant bush camping overlooking the Ovens River, well shaded by Manna Gum and wattle. There are no facilities however the Ovens River offers great fishing, kayaking and swimming. Dependent on water levels there is often a lovely sandy beach. Dogs are welcome.…
Read MoreJamieson Significant Trees Self Guided Walk
The small picturesque township of Jamieson, approximately 40 kilometres south of Mansfield, features a range of significant trees, many exotic species and many dating back to the 1800s, planted by the early pioneers. Take a self-guided walk around the township and admire the trees selected for their historic or botanic significance, especially beautiful in Autumn.…
Read MoreMansfield Zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller is a very special place where animal lovers of all ages can come face to face with fascinating creatures. A fabulous day out for the whole family, and one of the best kept secrets of Victoria’s High Country, Mansfield Zoo is home to…
Read MoreHigh Country Gardens, Cafe, Gallery and Maze
An enchanting world of gorgeous gardens filled with art and magical creatures awaits just 15 minutes from Mansfield. Situated in the Alpine foothills this two-hectare award winning garden blooms with hundreds of roses, carpets of spring bulbs, stunning perennials, and deciduous trees. Their garden café serves Devonshire Teas, and lunch straight from the garden made…
Read MoreMansfield Station
The former Mansfield Railway Station buildings are well preserved and are home to the Mansfield Historical Society. Adjacent to the station precinct is the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre. The station is of a traditional timber design, and features many original fixtures including pressed metal interior walls, original doors and timber panels and a full length…
Read MoreBuller Air Zone
This awesome trampoline, airbag challenge and climbing facility welcomes everyone from kids to adults, elite athletes and the general public alike. Anyone who loves to launch themselves into the air can work on their skills, workout or just enjoy playtime in the ultimate alpine freestyle playground. Buller Air Zone provides yet another great year round…
Read MoreAlpine Apartments – Mountain Multiservice
Falls Creek Alpine Apartments offers visitors to Falls Creek an extensive range of managed private apartment accommodation. With cosy, family friendly self-contained budget apartments to luxury mountain chalet accommodation. Falls Creek is located in the Bogong High Plains in Victoria, Australia, just over four and a half hours drive from Melbourne. It is a great…
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