Eildon and surrounds has long been popular destinations for those seeking to take some time to slow down and escape the pace of city life. Pleasure boaters and fishing enthusiasts share holidays alongside those aboard luxury houseboats and families camping by the river. The vibe is relaxed, friendly and fun.
Surrounded by national parks and state forests and connected by pristine rivers, with the magnificent Lake Eildon as the centerpiece, this is the perfect place for 'family time' or 'me time'.
HIGHLIGHTS
LAKE EILDON
Lake Eildon has over 500km of shoreline and at full capacity can store six times as much water as Sydney Harbour! The lake is fed by clear mountain rivers and is surrounded by rolling hills, dense forest and open woodland. This makes it a favourite spot for boating and water skiing, fishing and bushwalking. The surrounding countryside is prized for its eucalypt forests, wildlife and fresh mountain air.
RUBICON VALLEY HISTORIC AREA
The Rubicon Valley Historic Area is home to stunning campsites, the beautiful Rubicon River and Falls and a series of spectacular trestle bridges set amongst remnants of the timber industry and the current hydro power system.
SNOBS CREEK FALLS
Snobs Creek Falls has a spectacular viewing platform that is fixed to a rock face on the side of the falls, jutting out in front of the rushing water. The vegetation around the falls contains a wide variety of ferns, mosses and fungi indigenous to the moist eucalypt forest environment created by the falls.
EAT & DRINK
Schoolhouse Thornton Cafe
Schoolhouse Thornton is a hidden gem in country Victoria. The old Thornton primary school was beautifully renovated in 2020 and transformed into a quaint Artisan Bakehouse.
Everything is made with love on site in the tiny bakehouse with focus on local produce and partnered with Merchant Coffee Roasters in Mansfield.
They pride themselves in quality baked goods and beautiful coffee along with great hospitality.
Enjoy the unique experience within the School grounds. Let the kids play cricket, basketball or chalk draw while you enjoy uninterrupted tranquility or take away delicious treats on your journey through the region.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Alexandra Pro Rodeo
The seventh annual Alexandra Pro Rodeo will be held on the second weekend in January.
This event continues to be regarded as one of the favourite rodeos on the APRA circuit by cowboys, cowgirls and attendees alike. Beyond a full afternoon of action on the arena, visitors can enjoy food stalls, kids amusements, markets and merchandise, bars, and entertainment on the main stage until midnight.
Make a weekend of it, and enjoy the rest that the local region has to offer on the best weekend in January!
STAY
BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Eildon
With panoramic views of surrounding mountains, positioned right on the banks of the Goulburn River and just minutes from Lake Eildon, Breeze Holiday Parks – Eildon is a destination you’ll keep returning to.
Boating, swimming, canoeing, waterskiing and fishing are among a long list of water sports the area is famed for and if it’s not your thing, there’s a network of trails made for the keen hikers or mountain bikers.
Take your pick from cabins, powered or unpowered sites – some of which have riverfront views – and enjoy this lush natural setting that is Eildon. Make it a Breeze.