McKenzie Flora Reserve
McKenzie Flora Reserve covers 47 hectares and was originally set aside to provide timber for gold mines and as you walk the three walking tracks which link to form short circuits of almost 2km each you will pass several excavations and other evidence of past mining activity. Located on the south side of the Alexandra…
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 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 sights of the lake, 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 Lake Eildon, which was…
Read MoreThe Paps Lookout
Take a walk to the top of The Paps Lookout and you will be greeted with expansive views of the rolling High Country hills and Lake Eildon. From Mansfield, drive nine kilometres toward Melbourne, where you will see a sign stating ‘The Paps, altitude 700 metres’. The gravel road on the left permits access to…
Read MoreMansfield Zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller is a very special place where animal lovers of all ages can come face to face with fascinating creatures. A fabulous day out for the whole family, and one of the best kept secrets of Victoria’s High Country, Mansfield Zoo is home to…
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 Recreation Reserve
A sporting hub and community meeting place, the Mansfield Recreation Reserve lies at the heart of Mansfield in more ways than one. Visit on a Saturday afternoon in winter and you will experience the passion a country town has for its local football and netball teams, just don’t forget your hat and scarf. The reserve…
Read MoreMansfield Skate Park
Little kids and bigger kids can test their skills in the Mansfield Skate Park, also known as Rampage. This concrete skate park has multiple features including a street course consisting of roll-ins, quarter pipes, ledges, a metal non-vert half-pipe, plus curved and straight rails. Some sections of the skate park are shaded. Adjacent to the…
Read MoreMansfield Mullum Wetlands
The Mansfield Wetlands provide a habitat for native fauna and are a beautiful and accessible example of a living wetlands ecosystem. The Great Victorian Rail Trail passes through the Mansfield Mullum Wetlands. Walk or cycle along the trail or do the circuit. A full circuit of the Mansfield Wetlands is approximately one and a half…
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