Alexandra Visitor Information Centre
Alexandra is a neat country town located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, 130 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Lake Eildon National Park, the snow fields of Mt Buller and Lake Mountain, and the Upper Goulburn River are all only a short drive from Alexandra. Alexandra is home to a small number of…
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Located in the Mansfield Recreation Reserve, the Mansfield Swimming Pool is open from mid November to March. During summer, cool off with the kids or do a few laps at the Mansfield Swimming Pool. This outdoor pool offers a 33 metre lap/recreational pool, a smaller learn-to-swim and children’s pool, and a toddlers’ splash pool. The…
Read MoreMurchison Gap Lookout
Named after John Murchison an original squatter of one of the three original squatting runs in the district, this lookout sits right on the boundary of the Murrindindi region. A great platform juts out from the side of the hill here and it is a killer sunrise spot with the sun coming up behind the…
Read MoreYea Railway Reserve and Skatepark
The Yea Railway Reserve is located in the township of Yea, in the very same spot as the original town train station. The children’s play space is, of course, train-themed and has plenty to keep the little ones entertained, with the addition of shade sails which is perfect for those bright sunny days. There is…
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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…
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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 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 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 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…
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