DESTINATION: Marysville
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers on the way to the nearby Woods Point goldfields. Today, the town is well known for its beautiful gardens and scenery, and as a gateway to year-round outdoor activities. The town streets are a riot of colour in spring, when cottage gardens come alive with blossoms of dogwood, azaleas and rhododendrons. The wonderful avenue of century-old oak trees in the main street form a cooling canopy in summer, and a golden display in autumn. Nestled in the valley beside Melbourne’s closest ski fields, scenic Marysville is surrounded by waterfalls and tall forests of mountain ash. Main Attractions
Steavenson Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Victoria at 82 metres and a magnificent sight by day and floodlit at night. Lady Talbot Drive takes you through magnificent eucalyptus forest. Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve is a stand of old growth mountain ash, one of the tallest tree species in the world. Along the Cumberland walk discover spectacular and intriguing features such as: The Big Tree – the tallest living tree known in Victoria and Cora Lynn Falls – a stunning cascade in picturesque setting of Tree Ferns, Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash. Marysville market every month on the second Sunday. Café Concert series – occasional outdoor concerts throughout the year and the Music Festival operates late in the year. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsGallipoli Park was once the police horse paddock, this site features a historic water wheel, which operated until 1953. You can also make your way to Lake Mountain for winter time cross country skiing or family fun in the snow, or to wander through wildflowers along walking trails in spring and summer. latest storiesMarysville Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Marysville was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Marysville pages will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more Majestic Marysville - As it Was
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Marysville Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Marysville was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Marysville pages will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more |
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