Cheviot Tunnel
The historic Cheviot Tunnel is a key feature of the Tallarook to Mansfield Rail Line which operated between 1883 and 1970 and now the Great Victorian Rail Trail open to walkers, cyclists and horse riding enthusiasts. The Great Victorian Rail Trail meanders through undulating farmland along the majestic gum lined Goulburn River with stunning views…
Read MoreBonnie Doon Station
Bonnie Doon is a small town situated on the edge of Lake Eildon and is well-known these days as a holiday and weekend destination for waterskiers, trail bike riders, off-road four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and fishermen. Bonnie Doon is also famous as the location for the ultimate ‘serenity’ in what has become Australia’s best known feature length…
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 panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hillsides, 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…
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 MoreMansfield Holiday Letting
Mansfield Holiday Letting is a major accommodation provider within the Mansfield region. Specialising in fully furnished and equipped holiday houses and apartments from Lake Eildon to the Base of Mount Buller, including Mansfield, Bonnie Doon, Goughs Bay, Mountain Bay, Jamieson, Howqua, Macs Cove, Tolmie, Barwite, Merrijig and Sawmill Settlement. With over seventy properties to choose…
Read MoreWomansfield Felt Mural
Created in 1985 as a part of Victoria’s 150 Years Celebration by local artist Jean Atkins, working with over 100 local women, the Womansfield Felt Mural celebrates the history of women in Mansfield. Funded by Arts Victoria, the handmade felt mural was made from wool donated by local farmers, is 14 metres in length, and…
Read MoreMansfield Arts Walk
Meander through the streets of Mansfield and discover the works of art placed in various locations. From the Pole People in the High Street median strip, to the High Country ceramic murals and the Youth Arts projects in Erril Street, Mansfield will surprise with its eclectic collection of local pieces. The Spirit of the Skier…
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 MoreHigh Country Huts Ceramic Murals
A unique collection of ceramic murals depicting personal stories of some of the High Country Huts. Eleven Mansfield artists responded to a public invitation to ‘unearth’ High Country Huts under the artistic guidance of ceramic artist Ann Ferguson. Now forming part of the Mansfield Arts Walk, the murals hang on the wall at the corner…
Read MoreTallarook Mechanics Institute
The historic Tallarook Mechanics Institute built in 1891 was destroyed by fire in 2018. The newly built hall is faithful to the original design, with a modern twist. The hall has for generations been the cultural and social centre of the tiny hamlet of Tallarook and the region. The Institute is known for the monthly…
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