Old Star of the West Gold Mine
For a 4WD or hiking adventure take a trip into the old Star of The West Gold Mine past Jamieson towards Kevington. Turn onto the 4WD track opposite “Bocking ” on the Mansfield – Woods Point Road to find the car park 3km along, then walk 1km from there. This was the richest local gold…
Read MoreGrey St Playground Jamieson
On your visit to Jamieson, stop a while at the end of Grey St and let the kids run around and play in the playground. This is also the start of the Paw Prints walk – a great kid’s activity. Meanwhile you can relax on the lush grassy riverbank, or fire up the barbeques for…
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 MoreAberfeldy Track Back Roads Tour
Especially suited to 4WDs, take a trip along the gold belt from Jamieson to Walhalla via Woods Point and Aberfeldy and discover the history and heritage of the mountain miners who brought these mountains and valleys to life. This self-drive tour takes you from Jamieson along the Mansfield- Woods Point Rd, over the Great Dividing…
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 MoreGranny’s Flat Camping Area
The very popular Granny’s Flat Camping Reserve is located on the Jamieson River, off the Jamieson-Licola Road. Access is four wheel drive in wet weather. It attracts anglers, campers, bushwalkers and four wheel driving enthusiasts. Mitchell’s Bridle Trail, a 21 kilometre walking track, starts from here and follows the Jamieson River to Mitchell’s Flat. Granny’s…
Read MoreRunning Creek Camping Area
Set in State Forest on the Howqua River, just 40 minutes from Mansfield, Running Creek 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 upstream. The…
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…
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