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Myrtleford | Victoria

Surrounded by the Victorian Alps, this town is located at the foot of Mount Buffalo and is the centre for a district that produces timber, hops, tobacco, grapes and many kinds of nuts. Myrtleford has some of the largest walnut groves in the Southern Hemisphere.

Main Attractions

Interesting trees are a feature of the town. An ancient river red gum can be seen in Smith St. In the Lions Club Park, in Myrtle St, Hans Knorr's sculptured Phoenix Tree, symbolising the cycle of life, is displayed. In Albert St, a 100-year-old linden tree from Germany stands beside a historic home. Attractive parks abound in this town, including Cundy Park, on O'Donnell Ave, ideal for picnics and BBQs; Rotary Park, on the highway at the junction of a number of streams that flow into town, provides facilities and children's play equipment; and Jubilee Park, offering facilities, walkways and gardens. Historic items from the district are displayed in the Old School Museum, on the corner of Elgin and Albert sts, it is open Thurs-Sun, 2pm-4pm.

Nearby attractions

Myrtleford is a gateway to the great granite plateau of Mount Buffalo NP, a favourite destination for skiers in winter and walkers in summer. Lake Buffalo, 22km south, is great for boating, waterskiing, fishing and swimming.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Myrtleford. Retrieved May 17, 2012, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/myrtleford. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers.

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accommodation

0.4 km Motel on Alpine
4.3 km Carawah Ridge Bed and Breakfast
9.1 km The Sharefarmers Cottages
15.2 km Garden Cottage, Stanley near Beechworth
18.5 km Barkly Cottage
18.6 km Barnsley House Bed & Breakfast
18.6 km Barnsley House Bed and Breakfast
18.7 km Lakehouse
18.8 km Beechworth Accommodation
19.0 km Golden Heritage Motor Inn & Cottages
19.0 km Pickett Cottage
19.0 km StoneTryst Spa Villas
19.1 km Beeches on High
19.2 km 1860 Luxury Accommodation
19.3 km Finches of Beechworth

attractions

0.7 km Michelini Wines
17.7 km Bright Berry Farms
18.7 km Beechworth Gallery
18.7 km The Spa at Beechworth
19.0 km Bridge Road Brewers
19.1 km Beechworth Honey Experience
19.2 km Beechworth Chinese Cultural Centre Museum & Gardens
19.2 km The Ardent Alpaca
19.2 km Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct

events

0.1 km La Fiera Italian Festival
0.2 km Bike Muster Myrtleford
0.2 km La Fiera
0.3 km The Myrtleford Festival
14.8 km The Feast of the Chestnut
19.0 km Beechworth Oktoberfest
19.0 km Brewer's Beer and Breakfast
19.1 km Harvest Celebration in Beechworth
19.1 km Beechworth Annual Celtic Festival
19.1 km High Country Harvest
19.1 km Inside Scoop on Breadmaking
19.1 km Culinary Theatre - Harvest Celebration in Beechworth
19.2 km Wine Room - Harvest Celebration in Beechworth

information

0.3 km Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre
19.2 km Beechworth Visitor Information Centre and Booking Service

tours

19.1 km Rail Trail Cycling Tours

Region: Legends Wine and High Country

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The Victorian Alps cover a vast and rugged terrain that is mostly protected by national parks. The ski-resort towns dotting the mountains are within an hours radius of each other. Many other recreational activities attract visitors in warmer months. more

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29-30 Clyde St, Ph: (03) 57521727

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