Mansfield 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…
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
Set in tall, shady eucalypt forest, Mount Samaria State Park offers a cool and quiet retreat for beautiful walks, camping and picnicking. The Mount Samaria range incorporates a variety of scenery with spectacular vistas over the Victorian Alps, granite outcrops, high waterfalls and historic remains. Explore the park by foot, mountain bike or scenic drive…
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 MoreHowqua Hills Historic Area
Howqua Hills Historic Area is a site of natural beauty. Set in a secluded valley on the Howqua River it was once busy with gold miners. River flats are surrounded by hills with Manna Gums and Narrow‐Leaved Peppermints. Howqua Hills Historic Area is approximately one-hour drive from Mansfield and is a popular spot for picnics,…
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