High 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 MoreLords Oval
With its white picket fence and manicured green oval, the Lords Reserve has the air of an old English cricket ground – and it is indeed home to the Delatite Cricket Club and the Mansfield Croquet Club. Enjoy a stroll around the oval as you watch local sporting enthusiasts battle it out. In summer, it…
Read MoreMansfield Station
The former Mansfield Railway Station buildings are well preserved and is currently 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…
Read MoreMansfield Botanic Park
Perfect for a sunny afternoon in town, the Mansfield Botanic Park is open at all times and offers barbecue facilities, picnic shelters and tables, a fitness station, an adventure playground for kids of all ages and toilets. Bordered by Fords Creek, the gardens are a beautiful mix of native and introduced species. A popular location…
Read MoreMount Samaria State Park
Just a few hours’ drive from Melbourne, Mount Samaria State Park is a serene, semi-remote sanctuary for wildlife, native flora and nature lovers alike. Set in tall, shady eucalypt forest, the park offers a cool and quiet retreat for beautiful walks, camping and picnicking. The Mount Samaria range incorporates a variety of scenery with spectacular…
Read MoreBluff Hut
Please note that access by vehicle is not possible from mid-June to November due to seasonal track closures in the High Country. Located in the Alpine National Park, Bluff Hut is the third highest hut in Australia. The original hut, built in the 1950’s, was burnt down in the 2007 fires and has since been…
Read MoreFry’s Hut
Master Bushman, Fred Fry, built his riverside high country home in the late 1930s. Using split timber and his own personal style of workmanship he erected many huts in the region including Jamieson Hut, Ritchie’s Hut, Gardiner’s Hut and Noonan’s. Fred lived a solitary existence for many years in the Howqua Hills area, prospecting and…
Read MoreLovick’s Hut
Located between Mt Lovick and King Billy One, Lovick’s Hut is one of the original mountain cattlemen’s huts, built in 1960 by Jack Lovick and used for many years by the Lovick family as a base for horse trail rides. Rebuilt in 2014-2015, the hut is in a secluded and picturesque area offering a grassy…
Read MoreRitchie’s Hut
Nestled amongst the mountains and on the banks of the Howqua River, you will find Ritchie’s Hut. Originally built by local craftsman Fred Fry, the hut was a genuine heritage slab construction, built as a fishing hut for the Ritchie family of Mansfield. The construction of the new hut, located on the same site as…
Read MoreBrookfield Maze
Brookfield Maze, Licensed Café and Gardens is located in Myrrhee, North East Victoria, in the foothills of the King Valley gourmet food and wine region beside Fifteen Mile Creek. Explore the traditional hedge maze and enjoy the peaceful garden setting. Kids will love the scavenger hunts and hidden koala trail, keeping them busy for hours…
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 MoreMirimbah Park
Unfurl a picnic rug on the grass under the shady trees and escape the summer heat at Mirimbah Park or delight in the colours during the autumn season. An idyllic riverside setting, the park is bordered by the shallow-flowing waters of the Delatite River. The kids (big and little) will love splashing amongst the rock…
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