Cheviot Tunnel
The historic Cheviot Tunnel is a key feature of the Tallarook to Mansfield Rail Line which operated between 1883 and 1970 and now the Great Victorian Rail Trail open to walkers, cyclists and horse riding enthusiasts. The Great Victorian Rail Trail meanders through undulating farmland along the majestic gum lined Goulburn River with stunning views…
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Acheron Cutting Lookout is a roadside lookout located on the Maroondah Highway, 7.2 kilometers (six minutes drive) from Alexandra and 11 kilometers from Taggerty (eight minutes drive). The lookout has now taken its place and has become one of the district’s most used scenic lookouts. The view extends over the Goulburn River Valley to the…
Read MoreRotary Park
Rotary Park is a beautiful recreation reserve, situated right at the entrance of the Alexandra township, on the corner of Grant Street and Vickery Street. Enjoy a peaceful stroll across the swing bridge and along the creekside, which will take you across to a well-equipped playground for the kids to enjoy. Park facilities also include…
Read MoreMcKenzie Flora Reserve
McKenzie Flora Reserve covers 47 hectares and was originally set aside to provide timber for gold mines and as you walk the three walking tracks which link to form short circuits of almost 2km each you will pass several excavations and other evidence of past mining activity. Located on the south side of the Alexandra…
Read MoreEglinton Cutting Lookout
Eglinton Cutting Lookout is located on the Great Victorian Rail Trail, a 134 kilometre bike trail that stretches from Tallarook to Mansfield. The 13-kilometre Alexandra leg includes the moderate climb of Eglinton Cutting, however it is not too difficult and riders are well rewarded with sweeping views of the Cathedral Range. The lookout has a…
Read MoreLeckie Park
Leckie Park is located on Vickery Street, in the township of Alexandra. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on one of the well-formed walking tracks which will take you through to the well-equipped children’s play area, local sports oval, barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic tables and undercover rotunda. One of the walking tracks starting from Leckie Park will…
Read MoreBonnie 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 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 MoreMansfield Zoo
On a stunning 12 hectare property with sweeping views to Mt Buller is a very special place where animal lovers of all ages can come face to face with fascinating creatures. A fabulous day out for the whole family, and one of the best kept secrets of Victoria’s High Country, Mansfield Zoo is home to…
Read MoreMansfield 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…
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