Gallipoli 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…
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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 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…
Read MoreLeckie Park
Leckie Park is located on Vickery Street, in the township of Alexandra. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on one of the well-formed walking tracks which will take you through to the well-equipped children’s play area, local sports oval, barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic tables and undercover rotunda. One of the walking tracks starting from Leckie Park will…
Read MoreFrosts Reserve
Frosts Reserve is known for its numerous bush campsites located alongside the Ovens River. Many of these have shady grassed areas and sandbanks down the river. This is a common getaway both for locals and visitors. If you love swimming, fishing and kayaking – it’s a perfect spot to pitch a tent. Frosts Reserve does…
Read MoreWarby Ovens National Park
Explore the Natural Beauty of Warby‐Ovens National Park Nestled between the Benalla and Wangaratta, Warby‐Ovens National Park is a haven for nature lovers and one of the state’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Stretching along the heritage-listed lower reaches of the Ovens River, the park is home to magnificent River Red Gum forests, among the most…
Read MoreThe Workshop and Much Travelled Tractor
The Workshop was erected by brothers Charlie and Ron Cooper in 1962 -63. The business thrived with Charlie handling the engineering and Ron handling the mechanical side. Noel Mallows joined the business and and Cooper Bros. & Mallows was born in 1965. The much travelled tractor was born in the USA and shipped to Melbourne…
Read MoreRyans Lookout
Experience the beauty of nature with a family picnic or barbecue at Ryans Lookout located on Wangandary Road. The breathtaking views, especially during winter with snow-capped peaks in the distance, are truly exceptional. The lookout area provides picnic tables, a fireplace with grill, and pit toilets for your convenience. The woody debris on the ground…
Read MoreBriens Gorge (Jubilee Falls)
Briens Gorge is a picturesque picnic area nestled in a charming valley, featuring Jubilee Falls. Visitors can reach the base of the falls by following a stony track, which is perhaps the shortest walking trail in the Warby Ovens National Park. It’s worth noting that the waterfall may be dry most of the time, and…
Read MoreWenhams Camp
Wenhams Camp is an excellent base for exploring the walking tracks in the granitic hills, many of which start from the camp. There is a carpark near the toilets for day visitors who are welcome to use the facilities. The campsite has toilets, picnic tables, and fireplaces with grills. The individual unpowered sites are suitable…
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