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.
STEAVENSONS 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
Marysville Marathon Trail Running Festival
Welcome to Marysville Marathon Trail Running Festival. A fantastic community event supporting the Marysville and surrounding Communities.
The festival spans two days and caters for walkers and runners of all abilities.
Day 1 – Saturday, features the King and Queen of the Mountain seven kilometre and 14 kilometre challenge, plus the kids dash 1.5 kilometre fun run. They also kick off the 100 kilometre ultra Saturday evening.
Day 2 – Sunday continues with the 4 kilometre, 10 kilometre, 21.1 kilometre , 42.2 kilometre and 50 kilometre ultra events.
The start finish area is a fantastic feel good community environment, with entertainment and food stores to delight. As always volunteers are greatly appreciated and its a great way to raise funds for your local group.
Visit Marysville and enjoy this amazing part of Victoria.
STAY
Saladin Lodge
Saladin Lodge welcomes you to experience one or more evenings accommodation in their deluxe bed/breakfast or lodge rooms surrounded by wonderful bush energy. You will emerge from your king size bed to a hearty cooked breakfast in the lodge at a time that works for you. Dinners are also catered for on request.
Children are welcomed – to accommodate their needs discuss with your host.
The Deluxe Rooms, Main Lodge Area and Store are wheelchair accessible.
Saladin Lodge offer full conference facilities to take advantage of exclusive use of all the facilities.
The lake is full of trout; fish for them, swim with them or take yourself for a walk around the many paths within the 68 acres – some will challenge and others will relax or just pick a bench and sit by them.
Just a ten minute drive to explore Marysville, wander the town or play a round of golf on the picturesque course. If you are looking for adventure, Lake Mountain is 20 minutes away offering winter and summer activities.
Drive up through the Black Spur on the Maroondah Highway and make the journey a round trip home to explore Yea in the Goulburn Valley Region.