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MiRa Gallery — Image credit: MiRa Marysville

Galleries, Museums and Collections

MiRa Marysville Information and Regional Artspace

Marysville Information and Regional Artspace is a vibrant and dynamic not-for-profit volunteer-based Arts and Visitor Information Centre showcasing the best that Marysville and its surrounds offer. The centre serves as an information hub for tourists looking for recommendations on the best places to visit and things to do in the area. The MiRa Gallery features the work of local and Victorian artists The Gallery Shop features products made both locally and Australia wide including art, jewellery, homewares and more. In addition to the gallery and shop, they host a variety of events, including music performances and art exhibitions. Visit them today and discover the best of Marysville and its surrounds!

Marysville VIC

0.0 km away

Gallipoli Park

Parks and Gardens

Gallipoli Park

Gallipoli Park is a must visit during your trip to Marysville and surrounds. The main entrance to the precinct will take you through the stunning Reflective Gardens, and on to the New Life Sculpture, designed by local artist Bruno Torfs, which represents new life in the community since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The park precinct includes a state-of-the-art children's playground, complete with a elevated sandpit, slides, rope climbing net, swings and flying fox, as well as fantastic walking trails that take you over the bridge and along side the lake. Also available at the park is a barbecue area, picnic tables, rotunda, sports oval and toilets.

Marysville VIC

0.1 km away

Marysville Kin Playspace

Parks and Gardens

Marysville Kin Playspace

The Kin Playspace is an adventure playground located on the former kindergarten site in Marysville. This beautifully crafted play space caters for children from one to 12 years old and features a broad range of play equipment including an elevated sandpit, slides, roundabout, rope climbing net, dual flying foxes, timber swings and a water play structure. Nearby is Gallipoli Lake, a small man made lake with jetties and an easy grade walking path around the lake allows you to view the lake from all angels while enjoying the flora and fauna. This project was made possible by the kind donations made through the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund and has been developed by local community groups.

Marysville VIC

0.1 km away

Lolly Shop inside

Shopping and Markets

Marysville Lolly Shop and Produce Store

The famous Marysville Lolly Shop and Produce Store is located in the centre of town offering all the old favourites. Browse for lots of local produce, gifts, hampers and more, whilst enjoying an ice cream and or a coffee. Pop-in and see Kate, Sue and Shelley when you are next in town, or make the trip up from Melbourne, it's only 90 minutes away!

Marysville VIC

0.2 km away

Murrindindi Shire Bushfire Memorials

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Murrindindi Shire Bushfire Memorials

The six memorials in Murrindindi Shire provide an opportunity to pay tribute to loved ones lost in the 2009 bushfires, as well as all those who lost homes, animals and property. These memorials also provide a space to reflect upon all the ways the community and landscape was affected by the events which began on 7 February 2009 and forever changed lives. Located in many beautiful locations throughout Murrindindi Shire, the memorials include the Flowerdale (opposite 3008 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale), Kinglake (255 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake), Kinglake West (western side of the Whittlesea-Yea Road and Whittlesea-Kinglake Road intersection, Kinglake West), Marysville (13 Falls Rd, Marysville access via Gallipoli Park), Narbethong (618 Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong), and the Toolangi-Castella Memorials (Castella Central Park, corner of Melba Highway and Healesville-Kinglake Road, Castella). Forty percent of Murrindindi Shire was burnt during the 2009 bushfires. More than 100 people lost their lives and 1,397 homes, 75 businesses, 16 community or government buildings and 234 sheds were destroyed. These memorials honour those who lost their lives while representing the community's strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Marysville VIC

0.2 km away

History Centre — Image credit: Marysville & District Historical Society

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Marysville and District Historical Society

The Marysville and District Historical Society was founded in 1969 and was previously housed in the former RSL Building. In 2009, the Black Saturday bushfires destroyed this building and the Society's collection. The Society purchased its current premises in 2010 and since then has set about rebuilding its collection, much of which is displayed within its History Centre. The History Centre houses a comprehensive collection that tells the many stories of the district. The collection includes photographs, images, objects, registers, documents, letters, textiles, digital forms, and research material. The History Centre also has a strong educative philosophy and aims to use the collection to educate the public and enable research. Much of the Society's collection has been catalogued on the Victorian Collections database and has either been digitally scanned or photographed and this is an ongoing work in progress. Group tours and special museum openings are available by request.

Marysville VIC

0.2 km away

7 Peaks Ride - Lake Mountain — Image credit: Tourism North East

Natural Attractions

7 Peaks Ride - Lake Mountain

Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of seven Victorian Alpine Resorts. Lake Mountain is the closest of the 7 Peaks to Melbourne and is a great first challenge. Start the ride in Marysville and climb a challenging 21 kilometres to the resort village. Reaching grades of up to 10 per cent, the first 4 kilometres up Robley Spur is the most sustained and steepest part of the whole ascent. Once you reach the top of the spur the stunning views across the Cathedral Range are your reward. Refer to the website for more detail on the distance, rise, grade and schedules.

Marysville VIC

0.3 km away

Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool

Come and enjoy a day at Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool. A large undercover shelter area, equipped with tables and seats, provides a fantastic spot to picnic and enjoy the day with family and friends. The main pool is 33 metres long and varies in depth from 1.4 metres to 3.3 metres. The opposite side of the main pool features plenty of grassed area. Shelter from the weather under one of three shade sails dotted throughout the grounds. Toddlers can enjoy the time in their own octagonal pool. The pool is 0.25 metre deep, partly shaded and has seating close by. The facility offers all access change rooms with showers.

Marysville VIC

0.4 km away

Beauty Spot Nature Trail

Natural Attractions

Beauty Spot Nature Trail

Beauty Spot is one of Marysville's most popular short walks. It showcases some of Marysville's most beautiful flora and fauna – including an abundance of birdlife. This easy nature trail follows the winding Leary Creek deep into tree fern groves and features a number of interpretive signs. The track offers two possible circuits: one short (0.5 kilometres), one longer (1.5 kilometres) that take anywhere from 10 - 40 minutes to complete. For both circuits, start from the car park and follow the trail into the fern-filled gully. At the major intersection, veer left and follow the trail along to the next junction. For the shorter circuit, head right and follow the path as it crosses Leary Creek twice before arriving back at the car park. For the longer circuit, continue left from the junction and deeper into the gully before rejoining the shorter loop and returning to the car park.

Marysville VIC

0.4 km away

Michaeldene Trail

Natural Attractions

Michaeldene Trail

The Michaeldene Trail is a level two loop that may be undertaken as either as a Short (2.7 kilometres) Loop, or a Long (4.3 kilometres) Loop - 30 minutes to one hour and a half. The well-formed trail ranges from clay to gravel and stone in some parts. It crosses over several dirt roads but is clearly signposted and easy to follow. The attractive bushland linking the Steavenson and Taggerty Rivers allows walkers and cyclists to step back in time to Marysville's historic logging past. Sections of this mostly flat circuit follow old tramline alignments, which in places reveal the original timber sleepers on which the big logs were transported to the nearby sawmill. The Taggerty River Lookout offers views over the Taggerty River. The Trestle Bridge was built to span a small gully and provide access to the timber on Red Hill. If you cross the trestle bridge you'll also find you can access the Red Hill track or return to your car via the Michaeldene Track.

Marysville VIC

0.6 km away

Red Hill Trail

Natural Attractions

Red Hill Trail

The Red Hill Trail is located within the foothills of the Marysville State Forest. Its name is what it suggests, consisting of a gradual incline on a red clay path. The path from Buxton-Marysville Road is a one-way 2.1-kilometre walk taking approximately 30-40 minutes until you meet its intersection with the Michaeldene Trail. Jump onto the Michaeldene Trail and follow it past the trestle bridge to the Taggerty River Lookout and then follow the circuit to the trestle bridge again and back the way you came. For a longer walk, you can follow the Michaeldene trail back to the car park at Lady Talbot Drive and then follow Kerami Crescent to return to Marysville Caravan Park.

Marysville VIC

1.0 km away

Marysville Community Golf & Bowls club house & function venue

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club

Nestled in a fertile valley of the Great Dividing Range, Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club is one of Victoria's most picturesque golf courses. The course is located on the outskirts of Marysville and is set in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by picturesque hills. This 18-hole course has been designed to embrace the countryside and the Steavenson River which meanders through it. With long scenic fairways that can challenge even the longest driver, elevated tees opening onto wide fairways, as well as interesting par three holes, every level of golfer will enjoy the course. Come and play bowls. If you're looking for something a little different for your next function, try out barefoot bowls to keep everyone entertained. The venue also incorporates a contemporary function space that provides an amazing indoor and outdoor setting under the surrounding shade of the well-established tree canopy and picturesque hills of Marysville. This is a perfect venue for weddings, work functions and special occasions in all seasons. The Pavilion Bar and Grill has just recently opened its doors in the clubhouse. Opening hours are lunch and dinner from Wednesday until Sunday.

Marysville VIC

1.8 km away

Keppel Lookout

Natural Attractions

Keppel Lookout

Keppel Lookout is one of the region's most impressive lookouts, providing spectacular views across Marysville, Cathedral Range State Park and the Acheron Valley. The site has a picnic table so pack a lunch and enjoy the views. The large viewing platform can be accessed directly from the carpark via a short and flat gravelled pathway which is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. The nearest accessible toilets are located at the tourist information centre on Murchinson Street in Marysville, about a 12-minute drive away. Visitors can access Keppel Lookout via Keppel Lookout Forest Drive or Keppel Lookout Trail. Keppel Lookout Forest Drive is an easy 11 kilometre return drive starts to the south of Marysville township and continues along Paradise Plains road past the Marysville water reservoir to take in some spectacular views of the surrounding valley. It is suitable for all vehicle types year-round. Keppel Lookout Trail is a challenging walk, taking between 1 and 4 hours, that climbs up through mountain ash and stringybark forest. The trail is uneven and steep in places. Walkers need to be self-sufficient and bring food, water and wear sturdy footwear. The walk starts along Falls Road and is best done in an anticlockwise direction Keppel Lookout is 2 hours drive north east of Melbourne

Marysville VIC

2.8 km away

Tree Fern Gully Trail

Natural Attractions

Tree Fern Gully Trail

Follow the Tree Fern Gully Trail from the town of Marysville to reach one of Victoria's tallest waterfalls, Steavenson Falls, and to enjoy a close-up view of forest regeneration. The gravel formed track is 3.4 kilometres (1-1.5 hours) each way from Marysville to Steavenson Falls with gentle hills, crossing over Yellow Dog Road and following alongside the Steavenson River. You can take your dog anywhere along the walk except the last section to the falls . If you don't want to go all the way up because you are walking the dog, turn right at Yellow Dog Road, and then follow the track across from Falls Rd which will take you back to town.

Marysville VIC

3.0 km away

Steavenson Falls

Natural Attractions

Steavenson Falls

The renowned Steavenson Falls in Marysville, about two hours north-east of Melbourne, is one of Victoria's tallest waterfalls. Enjoy a beautiful short walk with friends and family and be rewarded by the sight of these impressive 84 metres cascading falls. Enjoy a leisurely 350-metre stroll along a well-maintained, all-abilities path to the base viewing platform. Along the way, you will pass a historic hydroelectric turbine and cross a scenic bridge that offers a unique vantage point from the far side of the river. For those seeking a little more adventure, follow the stone steps up to the Steavenson Falls walking track as it winds up the side of the hill to the top viewing platform. From here you can look down onto the falls and take in an impressive view of the Steavenson River Valley, covered in ferns and trees For a truly magical experience, visit after dusk when the gravelled path and falls are beautifully floodlit until midnight. Note there is a small fee for parking at this site.

Marysville VIC

3.5 km away

Keppel Falls Walk

Natural Attractions

Keppel Falls Walk

Keppel Falls is a long set of cascades that tumbles down the mountain side in the headwaters of the Taggerty River. After a pleasant one kilometre walk from the car park, through a cool temperate and mountain ash forest, you will reach the wooden platform protruding over the river revealing impressive views up and down the cascades. A roadside lookout a few 100 metres east of the car park along Lady Talbot Drive offers a distant view of the Falls and gives an indication of the full length. For more waterfall adventures check out Phantom Falls, also on Lady Talbot Drive. Keep in mind Lady Talbot Drive has seasonal road closures due to bad weather and dead trees that fall over the road.

Marysville VIC

7.6 km away

Taggerty River - Phantom Falls — Image credit: MSC - CWeeks

Natural Attractions

Phantom Falls

As the Taggerty River winds its way through the valley floor, a few kilometres west of Marysville along the well-maintained gravel road Lady Talbot Drive, you'll find beautiful Phantom Falls. For falls access, follow the signs veering left along a fern-lined track of approximately 100 metres. Suitable for two wheel drive in dry weather only, there is room for a couple of cars to park near the walking trail access point. From the car park the walk is approximately 1.6 kilometres (about 45 minutes). The first section is relatively flat as the path finds its way through the forest and over a bridge. However, as you step out and take a stroll of further discovery, the well-formed single track soon becomes more challenging with a short but at times steep hill climb to the exquisite waterfall itself, only visible when you're right on top of it. Phantom Falls cascades over granite boulders before disappearing into the undergrowth and lush fern gully and Taggerty River below. Horse enthusiasts park at the horse yards in Gallipoli Park, Marysville, entry via Falls Road. Look for the foot bridge and follow the trail that crosses Stevensons River behind the reserve. Turn right into Woods Point Road and right into Lady Talbot Drive. For more waterfall adventures be sure to check out Keppel Falls, also on Lady Talbot Drive.

Marysville VIC

7.6 km away

Buxton Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Buxton Recreation Reserve

Buxton Recreation Reserve is located on the corner of Mareeba Avenue and Maroondah Highway, right at the entrance of the Buxton township. The reserve has a range of activities for the little ones, including Bikemania, an area for young BMX riders which includes a range of fun and exciting obstacles, as well as a shaded playground equipped with swings, mini rock climbing wall, slide and more. There is also a fantastic exercise station for those looking to fit in a quick workout, as well as a large sheltered area to relax, with a barbecue's, picnic tables and large grassed space with seating that overlooks the river.

Buxton VIC

10 km away

Buxton Mountain Bike Park

Natural Attractions

Buxton Mountain Bike Park

Buxton Mountain Bike Park is situated within the Black Range State Forest with around 20 kilometres of purpose built mountain bike single track fills the park. Trails can be ridden in a number of different length loops, but are only ridden in one direction. Gentle climbs and fast flowing descents characterise the trails of the Buxton Mountain Bike Park. When ridden carefully, many of the trails are suitable for all riders, but when ridden faster the trails can provide a challenge.

Buxton VIC

11 km away

Wells Cave Track Loop

Natural Attractions

Wells Cave Track Loop

This grade 5 hike is extremely difficult and is suitable for very experienced bushwalkers only. It climbs 550 metres north from Sugarloaf Saddle Day Visitor Area to Sugarloaf Peak, the highest point on the range and is a challenging approach. The route involves short sections of free climbing, up near-vertical rock faces, which is not recommended for small children. Avoid this track if you are uncomfortable in high open and exposed places and do not attempt in wet or windy conditions. Carrying backpacks is not recommended, as the track involves squeezing through the very narrow passage of Wells Cave and is recommended as an ascent route only. Descend via the steep rock face of the 650m Canyon Track.

Taggerty VIC

11 km away

Winter season 2025

Natural Attractions

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Victoria's Snow Play Destination is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne, only a two-hour drive – featuring 25 kilometres worth of cross-country ski trails (weather determined) and a very popular place for tobogganing and snow play. In the green season, mountain biking is big. Mountain bikers book on to the Lake Mountain MTB shuttle, transporting riders from Marysville to Lake Mountain so they can set out to conquer the 28 kilometres Cascades MTB trail, suitable for intermediates to advanced riders. If you want a shorter ride, other home trails are available suitable for families or beginners. Lake Mountain is a lovely place to explore and breath the fresh air, wildflowers start to bloom in November making it a beautiful place to hike to the Summit or ski trails.

Marysville VIC

12 km away

Lake Mountain Summit Walk

Natural Attractions

Lake Mountain Summit Walk

An easy four kilometre return walk with plenty of spectacular views of the Victorian Alps Across to Melbourne and the Great Dividing Range from the Yarra Ranges National Park on offer. With sections that take you through snowgum woodland and stops along the way that look out north to the Alps and south to Marysville and Melbourne, it is a fantastic addition to any big day. From the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Village Car Park, follow the wide track as it climbs steeply for 200 metres before levelling out to a gentle incline to the summit. The track to Marysville lookout takes off to the west from just below the summit. From the summit, the walk heads east to the Alps Lookout. From here it passes through an alpine bog and over several granite rock faces covered with lichens and mosses to reach the junction with the Snowy Hill track. Sherlocks lookout is located 100 metres along the Snowy track. Returning to the junction, the walk continues to Taggerty Valley View and then to Gerraty's car park via the summit.

Marysville VIC

12 km away

The Big Culvert

Landmarks and Buildings

The Big Culvert

The Big Culvert was built in the 1870s to allow water to flow under the road and is constructed from granite and bluestone. Only a short 50 metre walk from the car park on Marysville-Woods Point Road, you can walk through the tunnel set amongst the lush ferns and tall eucalypts. It can get quite muddy and slippery in and around the tunnel so be sure to wear hiking or gum boots.

Cambarville VIC

12 km away

Razorback Loop

Natural Attractions

Razorback Loop

This grade 5 challenging and steep track in the Cathedral Range State Park links The Farmyard to Sugarloaf Peak, crossing very exposed rocky outcrops, providing impressive views. There is limited signage along the way so look for orange markers to help you keep to the track. Beware of rapidly changing weather conditions and strong winds and wear proper hiking footwear and attire. The also connects Jawbone Carpark and Sugarloaf Saddle Carparks, both suitable places to start the loop from or park a car at both car parks for a shorter hike.

Taggerty VIC

13 km away

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