Old Star of the West Gold Mine
For a four-wheel drive (4WD) or hiking adventure take a trip into the old Star of The West Gold Mine past Jamieson towards Kevington. This was the richest local gold mine, having produced 33,000 ounces of gold from 1863 to 1918. It is situated at the head of Mack’s Creek near the township of Kevington,…
Read MoreGrey St Playground Jamieson
On your visit to Jamieson, stop for a while at the end of Grey Street and let the kids run around and play in the playground. This is also the start of the Paw Prints walk, a great activity for kids of all ages. Meanwhile you can relax on the lush grassy riverbank, or fire…
Read MorePerkins St Picnic Area Jamieson
At the end of Perkins St in Jamieson, right beside the Jamieson River, you will find the perfect place to share a snack or just take some time out and relax. Take a moment to look at the birds – you are sure to see some ducks going by, and maybe a parrot or two.…
Read MoreJamieson Paw Prints Walk
The Paw Prints Walk is Jamieson’s newest outdoor activity and a fun adventure for the whole family. The Jamieson Paw Prints Walk will take your kids on a fun and educational treasure hunt through the beautiful twin river town. Grab your map and questionnaire at the reception of the Jamieson Caravan Park, or Mansfield Visitor…
Read MoreRunning Creek Camping Area
Set in State Forest on the Howqua River, just 40 minutes from Mansfield, Running Creek Camping Reserve is popular with anglers, paddlers and campers for good reason. This free bush camp offers pit toilets, fireplaces and scenic riverside campsites. There are two walking tracks that start here and end at Tobacco Flat, approximately 12 kilometres…
Read MoreMt Stirling Alpine Resort
Mt Stirling Alpine Resort is the only Victorian alpine resort with a largely undeveloped and unspoilt true alpine summit, offering a readily accessible semi-wilderness experience for visitors. This fact, combined with the resort’s wealth and diversity of environmental characteristics and its close proximity to Melbourne, only 230 kilometres, makes Mt Stirling unique in the Australian…
Read MoreCarter’s Mill Picnic and Camping Area
Carter’s Mill Picnic and Camping Area is less than 30 minutes from Mansfield on the way to Mount Buller. The picturesque picnic reserve is by the banks of the Delatite River and is perfect for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors. It is also the start of the walking track up to the Plain Creek Falls…
Read MoreKing Hut Camping Area
King Hut is located on the western edge of the Alpine National Park, about 15 kilometres north-east of Mt Stirling, alongside the King River. The 4WD access route heads down Speculation Road, which is reached via a turn-off from Circuit Rd about 6 kms south-east of the Craig’s Hut turn-off. There are horse yards here…
Read MorePineapple Flat Camping Area
Pineapple Flat is approximately 10 kilometres north of Mt Stirling in the western reaches of the Alpine National Park. Those with a taste for isolated mountain tracks usually do a circuit of the area that involves the Sandy Flat, Longspur, Stockyard and Burnt Top tracks, the latter providing some wonderful views of Buckland Spur. Situated…
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