Bonnie 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, 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 comedy…
Read MoreUpper Goulburn Historic Area
The Upper Goulburn Valley is an attractive, rugged area with an interesting heritage associated with gold mining and early settlement. The Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers are popular for camping, trout fishing, canoeing and gold fossicking and beautiful scenic vistas. The landscape of the Upper Goulburn River, with its ranges, deep gullies and thick forest would…
Read MoreBonnie Doon Rail Trail Bridge
Ride or walk 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 Lake…
Read MoreJamieson Significant Trees Self Guided Walk
The small picturesque township of Jamieson, approximately 40 kilometres south of Mansfield, features a range of significant trees, many exotic species and many dating back to the 1800s, planted by the early pioneers. Take a self-guided walk around the township and admire the trees selected for their historic or botanic significance, especially beautiful in Autumn.…
Read MoreThe Island at Jamieson
Part of the Jamieson’s Heritage Walk and with trails abounding “The Island” is the perfect spot for a picnic or for a beautiful walk and there is an off leash dog area. It is the place where the Jamieson River meets the Goulburn River, technically known as the “confluence” of rivers. Fruit trees planted in…
Read MoreBracks Bridge
During the warmer months, the shallow waters make this the ideal spot to bring the kids for a splash and a swim. They will love exploring the rocks and pools, or you might like to throw a line in to see if the fish will bite. The grass is regularly mown in summer so it…
Read MoreDelatite Arm Reserve
The Delatite Arm Reserve, on the shores of Lake Eildon beside bushland, pine plantation and revegetated forest, is a three hour drive north east of Melbourne. The reserve is popular for camping, water sports, scenic views and fishing. The extensive forests to the south and east also provide great opportunities for four wheel drive and…
Read MorePicnic Point at Goughs Bay
A canvas of blue skies, rolling hills and blue water greet the eye at Picnic Point. A perfect spot to while away the afternoon on the shores of picturesque Lake Eildon. The site has everything you need for a relaxing picnic – shelter, barbecue, toilets and playground. Enjoy the Gough’s Bay lakeside walk with art…
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 around 15 minutes toward Melbourne on the Maroondah Highway, where you will see a sign stating ‘The Paps, altitude 700 metres’. The gravel road on…
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