Mansfield 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…
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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…
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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,…
Read MoreBuller Air Zone
This awesome trampoline, airbag challenge and climbing facility welcomes everyone from kids to adults, elite athletes and the general public alike. Anyone who loves to launch themselves into the air can work on their skills, workout or just enjoy playtime in the ultimate alpine freestyle playground. Buller Air Zone provides yet another great year round…
Read MoreMirimbah Park
Unfurl a picnic rug on the grass under the shady trees and escape the summer heat at Mirimbah Park or delight in the colours during the autumn season. An idyllic riverside setting, the park is bordered by the shallow-flowing waters of the Delatite River. The kids (big and little) will love splashing amongst the rock…
Read MoreCraig’s Hut
Please note access by vehicle is not possible from Thursday after the King’s Birthday weekend in June to November due to seasonal track closures in the High Country. Perched on top of the world, Craig’s Hut is one of the most famous High Country huts which was built as a set for the iconic Australian…
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