Marysville is nestled in a picturesque valley just below Melbourne’s closest snow field and all seasons resort at Lake Mountain. It’s surrounded by waterfalls, mountain streams and lush green forests and an easily accessible network of spectacular walks and trails.
A short drive away are the villages of Narbethong, Buxton and Taggerty with many scenic fishing spots, horse riding trails and bush walks.
So many breathtaking views, uncrowded places, peace and quiet. And did we mention all this begins just 90 minutes from Melbourne? Far, far away…is closer than you think.
HIGHLIGHTS
LAKE MOUNTAIN ALPINE RESORT
Over the winter months Lake Mountain Alpine Resort offers a smorgasbord of snow play, with cross country skiing, tobogganing,
kids snowboarding lessons, snowshoeing, winter walks and plenty of snow play areas.When the weather warms up, you can enjoy enchanting mountain walks, challenging mountain bike trails, exhilarating flying fox rides and laser skirmish fun.
STEAVENSON FALLS
Well worth a visit is the renowned Stevenson Falls at Marysville. Take the easy stroll to one of Victoria’s highest waterfalls. The falls were opened to tourists in 1866, and drop a total of 84 metres into the Steavenson River Valley. The gravelled path and falls are floodlit between dusk and midnight.
MARYSVILLE STATE FOREST
The Marysville Forest Trails offer a variety of experiences from gentle half hour strolls to full day hikes. The trails take visitors throughout the beautiful landscape surrounding the town, with some trails catering to cyclists and horse riders.
EAT & DRINK
Bonfire Station Farmstay & Microbrewery
Bonfire Station Farmstay & Microbrewery is a family-owned and operated business located only 90 minutes drive northeast of Melbourne.
The family-friendly bar and beer gardens are available to walk-ins seasonally on Sundays, and serve handcrafted beers and delicious made-from-scratch wood-fired pizza and special menus.
The beers are handcrafted on-site and brewed with inspiration gathered from the team’s travels. The mission is to make a beer for everyone – that you’ll love to share with friends.
They also offer group accommodation and exclusive venue hire, perfect for family gatherings, corporate events and celebrations right through the year.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Taggerty 4 Seasons Market
Taggerty 4 Seasons Market showcases great locally grown produce from Taggerty and the surrounding district.
Delicious wines, olive oils, fresh garlic in season, jams chutneys preserves and yummy fudge.
Beautiful watercolour art, pretty craft and handmade cards. Quirky metal garden sculptures.
Round the morning off with a famous Taggerty 4 Seasons Market gourmet sausage and a coffee with cake.
Seasonally inspired community gatherings are held on the Saturday morning of the four major long weekends: Australia Day, Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Melbourne Cup weekends.
STAY
Alpino Apartments Marysville
Alpino Apartments Marysville is situated in the heart of Marysville within walking distance to cafes, restaurants and shops. There are many bushwalks in the area, and 22 kilometers to Lake Mountain, which is a popular place in the winter for cross-country skiing and snow play. Steavensons Falls is a short drive from Marysville.
Alpino Apartments Marysville are two bedroom apartments, and able to accommodate a maximum of five people. There is a fully equipped kitchen in a large open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge room area. A washing machine and dryer are also provided.
Each apartment has a balcony, which is a lovely place to relax and have a drink.