Art on the Great Victorian Rail Trail
Eight artists have created seven major art installations and 20 scar trees spread along the Great Victorian Rail Trail, taking inspiration from the themes of connection to country, the local environment and the history of the trail. Explore a journey of artistic discovery through beautiful Taungurung Country on the 134km trail that follows the historic…
Read MoreTrawool Valley
Trawool, originally named ‘Traawool’, the indigenous word for ‘wild water’, is a district dominated by agriculture, dairy and unforgettable scenery. The area was first explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, and later settled as a large sheep station. The district is bounded in the East by the Bald Hills and to the West by…
Read MoreHorseshoe Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve
Horseshoe Lagoon is nestled in the bend of the Goulburn River between Kerrisdale and Trawool. The stunning surroundings and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping and fishing. Walk in camping is allowed, no bookings or fees are required. Access to the camping area is approximately eight kilometers…
Read MoreMurrindindi Cascades
The Murrindindi Cascades is located at the south end of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and a walking track allows you to walk down beside the Cascades, and experience it from numerous spots. This is a great location for photography, so don’t forget your camera. The walk is 45 minutes return. This track follows the first 600…
Read MoreLucky Mine Lookout
Lucky Mine Lookout, named after one of the most successful early gold mines, which was located just below the top of the hill, overlooks the township of Alexandra and the valley it lies in. Located off Webster Street and up a gravel road within the Alexandra Bushland Reserve, this amazing lookout helps you to appreciate…
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 MoreAcheron Cutting Lookout
Acheron Cutting Lookout is a roadside lookout located on the Maroon 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 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 MoreMansfield Mullum Wetlands Walk
This easy 1.5 kilometre walk begins at the start of the Great Victorian Rail Trail adjacent to the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre in the historic “Station Precinct”. The wetlands provide a habitat for native fauna and are a beautiful and accessible example of a living wetlands ecosystem. Check out the water birds from the bird…
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