Alexandra and the villages of Acheron, Molesworth and Yarck have a proud and rich history of gold and agriculture - still evident today in the many National Trust classified buildings, homesteads and grand hotels.
The Great Victorian Rail Trail winds through much of this area making these townships a great stopping off point for cyclists. Food, wine, art and music are the heart and soul of this area and the region hosts a fantastic program of events throughout the year. A stone's throw from Lake Eildon and the Lake Eildon National Park, Alexandra and surrounds is a great location for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and history buffs.
HIGHLIGHTS
RAIL TRAIL
The Great Victorian Rail Trail winds through much of this area making these townships a great stopping off point for cyclists wishing to explore the fabulous range of welcoming country pubs, great eateries, local art galleries and quirky stores.
TIMBER TRAMWAY
Drop into the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum for a ride on one of the historic locomotives and learn more about the early history of rail in the area.
PACK A PICNIC
Pack a picnic and snap a photo of the stunning landscape and surrounding mountains at one of our lookouts including Acheron or Eglinton Cutting Lookouts and Lucky Mine Lookout
EAT & DRINK
Grant St Grocer Alexandra
Grant St Grocer Alexandra is a cafe and produce store. Open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and are fully licensed. Serving Merchant Coffee Roasters Coffee to an exceptional standard.
Grant St Grocer are proud to make all dishes from scratch and aim to deliver honest, exceptional food with no shortcuts. The Take Home Meals feature curries and international dishes in easy-to-heat, reusable packaging. The cakes are made in-house by the pastry chef to ensure freshness and an ever changing variety.
Grant St Grocer showcase regional produce and wines in the store.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
The Ruffy Mini Enduro and Carriage Drives – The Dash for Ned Kelly’s Green Sash
The Longwood Carriage Driving Club invites you to travel to Ruffy and join in for their three day competitive Mini Enduro carriage drive.
View the spectacular Strathbogie Ranges at a leisurely pace.
Three entry classes from small to large ponies and single day entry is available.
Join the Dash for the Ned Kelly’s Green Sash, with camping and holding yards available.
STAY
The Corner Hotel Alexandra
The historic Corner Hotel Alexandra is a family owned hotel right on the main corner of Alexandra township, offering clean and fresh accommodation in a heritage pub style. The hotel caters for all needs, with the best meals in town and that friendly country service.
Offering a full range of clean fresh accommodation from recently and beautifully renovated rooms with en suites and all modern conveniences, to more basic accommodation (all freshly carpeted and painted).
The hotels chefs are passionate about local produce and present a wonderful range of high quality pub food, with a focus on local produce and free range ingredients. Presenting interesting specials and the wine list focuses on the wonderful wines of Murrindindi and the surrounding regions. Try a local whole fresh trout prepared beautifully.
The Corner Hotel Alexandra is especially famous for Victoria’s best chicken parmigiana. The parmas are made with fresh free-range chicken breast, crumbed with their own special crumb and topped with house made ingredients. Pop in for a Parma, you will love them.