Warby-Ovens National Park
Located between the Victorian Alps and the Murray Valley, Warby‐Ovens National Park includes some of the State’s most significant bushland and is most important for threatened birds such as the Swift Parrot, Hooded Robin and Speckled Warbler. The Warby Range contains a mix of grassy and healthy woodlands punctuated by granite outcrops. This area of…
Read MoreBright Splash Park
Bright’s new natural themed splash park has opened up in Centenary Park, alongside Morses Creek, and is a great drawcard for families to Bright and surrounds over the warmer months. With design centered on the region’s mining heritage and natural environment, there are four splash pads, each designed to suit different age groups from toddlers…
Read MoreMount Granya Walking Track
Mount Granya State Park is 6,140 hectares, with steep, forested slopes that rise dramatically above Lake Hume and the surrounding valleys. The park features diverse vegetation and wildflowers which are particularly abundant during late spring and early summer. The walk, which is 10.4 kilometres return, begins in the Cotton Tree Campground in Granya. The site…
Read MoreTallangatta to Old Tallangatta Stroll
The High Country Rail Trail runs 80 kilometres from Wodonga to Shelley. The heart of the trail is the section from Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta, which is six kilometres one way. Tallangatta is recognised by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as one of two Notable Towns. In 1956 the town was relocated to higher…
Read MoreMosaic Trail, Myrtleford
This scenic sealed loop can be started from within the Myrtleford township or be included as an addition to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The main portion of the loop runs from Rotary Park to Apex Park and follows the Ovens River closely as it passes through native bush and crosses the river twice.…
Read MoreReform Hill Myrtleford
Reform Hill in Myrtleford, approximately 3 hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne, is a popular spot for bushwalking with evidence of past mining and spectacular views of the Ovens Valley, Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps. Reform Hill Lookout Loop is one of several walking tracks around Reform Hill. The walk is 3.7km and takes approximately…
Read MorePorepunkah Riverside Park and Playground
A children’s paddling pool on the river banks nearby give the whole family a chance to enjoy the water. Take along a barbeque and take advantage of the nearby free barbeque facilities and picnic tables. This park on Nicholson Street, Porepunkah has it all: river swimming, a toddler pool, views of Mount Buffalo, barbeques, toilets,…
Read MoreLake Guy, Bogong Village
Lake Guy Junction Dam is situated 16 kilometres from Mount Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village. The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit. Try your luck around…
Read MoreLake Buffalo
Family fun is relaxing by Lake Buffalo watching or partaking in the myriad of water sports such as water skiing, wake boarding and towables. Enjoy fishing all year round, or swimming, boating and canoeing during summer. Take a barbecue and cook it on one of the gas barbeques while the kids enjoy the playground. From…
Read MoreThe Gorge Lookout and Chalet
The Gorge Day Visitor Area is perched on the edge of Mount Buffalo Gorge, offering stunning views over sheer granite cliffs down to the Ovens Valley. A regular launching place for abseilers, rockclimbers and paragliders and at the base of the historic chalet, the Gorge picnic area is easy to find, has lots of parking,…
Read MoreCamping Ovens River Warby-Ovens National Park
There is a range of unpowered camping options available. No fees or bookings are required. Campers must be self-sufficient and bring their own firewood and drinking water. Self-sufficient campers will enjoy the dispersed bush camping along the Ovens River, with its sandy beaches, river access and fishing. There are picnic tables at some of the…
Read MoreWangaratta to Everton Station (Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail)
As you head out from the busy regional center of Wangaratta, you will be cycling through the iconic Australian farmlands. Along the way, you will see windmills, wheat crops swaying in the breeze, and curious cows greeting you as you pedal by. This flat ride covers a distance of 27 kilometers, taking you to Everton…
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