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
The Duck Inn Marysville Pub
The Duck Inn Marysville Pub is a family-friendly venue that is open daily for lunch and dinner. Serving great meals with local produce, craft beers, and local wines and spirits. It offers a cozy atmosphere and warm in winter and has plenty of outdoor seating for those warmer days. Pool table and Jukebox to entertain guests and wood fireplace to make feel warm.
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
Black Spur Inn
Located at the top of the Yarra Valley, Black Spur Inn is just 85 kilometres from the city of Melbourne.
The boutique Inn is centrally positioned to enjoy the village of Marysville and the family friendly snow resort of Lake Mountain cross country skiing or the recreational waterways of Lake Eildon and the Goulburn River.
The Great Victoria Rail trail is only 30 minutes away. Black Spur Inn offer a great range accommodation to suit couples, families and groups.
The garden view restaurant offers meals prepared by talented chefs featuring fresh regional produce five days per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
So come and play and stay at the Black Spur Inn – they have great seasonal packages.