Jamieson Museum
The Jamieson Museum, housed in the old Jamieson Courthouse, is maintained by the Jamieson and District Historical Society and is open on weekends between Melbourne Cup weekend and Easter. Picturesque Jamieson is a quaint, historic town in the Victorian High Country. It was well known in the late 1800’s as a gold mining supply town…
Read MoreWinton Motor Raceway
Winton Motor Raceway is a renowned motorsport complex located in north-eastern Victoria, just two hours from Melbourne, an hour from Albury, and 15 minutes from Benalla. The venue offers a dynamic experience for motorsport enthusiasts and event organisers alike. Visitors to Winton Motor Raceway can enjoy a wide range of automotive and motorsport events, including…
Read MoreMansfield Historical Society
Mansfield Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the history of Mansfield and surrounding districts. Located at the old Mansfield Railway Station building in High Street, its committee of volunteers work together to present the current – ‘known history of the region’ so together they can, conserve, share, explore, remember and learn about the many…
Read MoreStringybark Creek Camping Area
Stringybark Creek Camping Area is a free camping area located in the Toombullup State Forest near Tolmie, northeast of Mansfield. This site links by a walking track to the Stringybark Creek Day Reserve, site of the infamous shooting of three policemen by the Kelly Gang in 1878, and part of the Ned Kelly Touring Route.…
Read MoreNational Alpine Museum Australia
The National Alpine Museum Australia has the largest collection relating to the history and heritage of Alpine Australia in the country. It is dedicated to sharing and preserving the amazing stories of the characters, places and spirit of Australia’s Alpine communities. A regularly changing program of exhibitions, programs and events brings the many stories of…
Read MoreWarby-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 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 MoreLake Catani, Mount Buffalo
Lake Catani is an idyllic area located on the Mount Buffalo Plateau, surrounded by the iconic alpine ash and snow gum forests. During the warmer months, Lake Catani is a popular destination for day visitors and campers alike. Something for all ages, well marked walks for all levels, abundant wildlife, picnic spots aplenty, views to…
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 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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