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Majestic Marysville - As it Was
This article was written in October 2008, only four months before bushfire destroyed the area on 7th February, 2009. The author Rod Greenaway, owner of Rendezvous Cottages a property that was lost in the bush fires, would like to leave this article published, as a reminder of how beautiful Marysville was and with ongoing community support, how majestic it will be again.
Marysville, a subalpine village 90 minutes NE of Melbourne is a wonderland waiting to surprise you. Idyllic in any season, this hidden gem being off the main route is either a firm favourite of holiday makers, or is a new area for many to discover.
You will be amazed at the abundance of bird life, tree ferns, rain forest areas, and beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Not many villages can claim to be attractive over 4 seasons...Marysville can.
Autumn.....stunning leaf colours throughout the town show a town almost on fire with colour. Walking around the town and by the lake provides breathtaking vistas.
Winter.....close to Lake Mountain and snow play/cross country skiing, Marysville is the accommodation base for people keen to experience a mountain of fun and all so close to Melbourne. Staying in cottages with cosy wood fires and relaxing spas is a treat you must experience.
Spring....Marysville has an abundance of flowers/bulbs/colour that dazzle you and make you glad to be alive. The freshness of the perpetual greenness of the town is unique and makes holidaying a sheer delight.
Summer....beautiful Summer days with cooler nights than Melbourne offers you a beautiful place to walk and relax and enjoy the rivers, or a game of golf, or fishing...the activities are endless.
Accommodation is plentiful with some of the highest standard B&B's and guest houses in the Yarra Valley.
Many natural attractions await you...the stunning Steavenson Falls cascading 86 metres, the razor backed Cathedral Ranges with fantastic views and drives, the subtemperate rain forests - home to lyrebirds, century old beech trees and rushing waters, endless bush walks, lookouts, rivers and ferns and some of the tallest mountain ash trees abound around the town.
So, if you are unaware of Majestic Marysville, plan your holiday soon, in any season...you won't be disappointed. Instead you will most likely become another of the many people placing this unique area on your regular holiday haunts.
Note from the Author: "Delderfield and Maryton Park are the only two properties (that are advertised on planbooktravel in Marysville) to remain open for guests. They are currently welcoming guest bookings." Rod Greenaway | Rendezvous Cottages
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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.
