Mansfield | Victoria
The rural town of Mansfield lies in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, 200km NE of Melbourne. The area is renowned for its scenery. Summer visitors include bushwalkers, horseriders, anglers, watersports enthusiasts and those enjoying weekend getaways. Skiers descend on the area in winter. The region and some of its attractions have also been popular with film makers. The Man from Snowy River, as well as Cool Change and The Far Country were filmed here. Main AttractionsThe town achieved notoriety when 3 policemen were ambushed nearby and shot dead by the notorious Kelly gang in 1878. Their graves are in Mansfield Cemetery and a monument in their memory stands at the centre of the town's roundabout. Local tour operators offer various ways to see the countryside and mountain scenery, including horseriding safaris into the Victorian Alps, camel treks, 4WD tours and hot-air balloon flights. |
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Nearby attractionsMansfield is the gateway to ski fields in Merrijig, Mount Buller ski resort, Mount Stirling, Woods Point and Mount Samaria. Lake Eildon, 15km south, is popular for fishing and all manner of watersports; houseboats are available for hire. The historic goldmining town of Jamieson, 37km south, is popular for gold fossicking and the Jamieson River is excellent for trout fishing. Craig's Hut, on Clear Hills near Mount Stirling, was used as Jim Craig's hut in The Man from Snowy River movies. A 1200m walk from the road gives access to the picnic area at the hut. However, there is no access in winter. latest stories
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Whats close? (direct line)accommodation0.5 km Alzburg Resort0.7 km Alpine Country Cottages: Studio 3 0.7 km Mansfield Spa Retreat 0.7 km Alpine Country Cottages - Studio Seven 2.1 km Highton Manor 2.1 km Banjo's Accommodation 2.4 km Off Mountain Accommodation 9.8 km Barn Retreat - Mansfield 10.3 km Burnt Creek Cottages 12.2 km Delatite Station 15.0 km Wombat Hills Cottages 15.9 km Willowlake 16.7 km Howqua Valley Views 16.9 km Kallarroo Lakefront Homes 16.9 km Howqua Valley Caravan Park 17.7 km Buttercup Cottage 19.3 km Bluegum Ridge attractions0.4 km Delatite Winery0.4 km CinnamonStix Hair & Spa 8.6 km Mansfield Zoo 9.4 km Spirits High 13.3 km Kinloch Wines 14.6 km Kinloch Wines Pty Ltd 16.8 km Mount Samaria State Park events0.0 km High Country Festival0.3 km Mansfield Farmers Market 0.9 km Upper Goulburn Vintage Celebrations 0.9 km Mansfield Unity in Diversity Celebration 2011 0.9 km Tour de Flavour 1.5 km Mansfield Sustainable Living Festival 2.4 km Upper Goulburn Long Lunch 8.4 km Picnic In The Park 17.5 km Tolmie Family Sports Day information0.5 km Mansfield Visitor Information Centretours0.2 km All Terrain Cycles & Tours16.8 km Bush Experiences 16.8 km Watsons Mountain Country Trail Rides 19.9 km Lovick's High Country Adventure 20.2 km High Country Horses 20.9 km Adrenalin Quad Bikes Region: Legends Wine and High CountryLocal WeatherTourist info
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