About Mansfield
Mansfield is about 2 and a half hours
from Melbourne. During winter Mansfield services
the local snowfields of Mount Buller.
Mount Buller offers skiers and snowboarders
a variety
of skiing
terrains from beginner to advanced. Mount Buller
is Victoria's largest
ski resort and has Victoria's biggest
lift network snow making
facilities. The nearby resort of Mount Stirling
offers excellent cross country skiing, with many
well marked trails that pass through sheltered
alpine
ash forests, snow gum woodlands and open plains.
Mansfield is also a major horse
riding area. The association with horse riding stems
from the early cattlemen who use to drive their
herds up to the high mountain pastures. Mansfield
is also a popular base for mountain biking,
rock climbing, fly fishing and bushwalking.
Places to see and things to do at Mansfield
Howqua
Howqua is a popular destination for fishing, tubing, swimming on the beautiful Howqua River which is located on the Northern side of the town. Howqua accommodation and tourist information.
Merrijig
Merrijig is a small picturesque town
located in the great Dividing Range between Mansfield
(19 kms) and Mount Buller ski resort (28 kms). Merrijig's
close proximity to Mount Buller makes it an ideal
base for skiers and snowboards in winter and for
fishing and water sports at Lake Eildon and the Delatite
River in summer. Merrijig accommodation and visitor information.
Bush walking
Summer in the alpine region offers spectacular bush walks through fields of alpine
wild flowers. There are many places to stop along the way for a picnic and
spectacular views of Mount Buller and the peaks of the Alpine National Park.
Local Rivers
The Howqua and
Delatite Rivers lie just south of the town centre of Mansfield and offer excellent
fishing, canoeing and white water rafting.
Troopers' Monument
The Troopers'
Monument was erected in 1880 as a tribute to constables
Lonigan, Kennedy and
Scanlon who were shot dead by Ned Kelly at nearby
Stringybark Creek.
Events
Tolmie Sports Day - February weekend
The Tolmie sports day may be considered a bit eccentric
but it has been run this way since the 1880's. On Tolmie sports day you will
have the opportunity of watching wood
chopping,
novelty foot races, potato spud peeling and nail-driving. Horse riding events
are also very popular.
Merrijig Rodeo – March
Labour Day weekend
The Merrijig Rodeo attracts some of Australia's
best rough riders. The rodeo will provide a
day of thrilling competition with the back drop
of the High Country. For more information see http://www.merrijigrodeo.org.au.
Mansfield High Country Harvest
Festival – March Labour Day weekend
The High Country Harvest Festival is a traditional autumn Harvest Festival
where local farmers can sell their produce and
wines. There
is
musical entertainment, a petanque championship and exciting activities for
children including a scarecrow competition and games.
Easter Art Walk & Mansfield Bush
Market - Easter weekend
Local arts and crafts people including sculptors, ceramicists, painters and
printmakers,
guide tours through local galleries where their work is on display.
Opening of the Mt Buller Ski
Season – June
This is a long awaited event each year for the
ski and snowboard enthusiast.
Mt Buller World Aerials – September
This international competition attracts some of the
top freestyle aerial skiers from around the world.
Mansfield Mountain Country
Festival – November
Mansfield District Racing
Club Day Picnic Races – November
Picnic races have been held in Mansfield on this
weekend
for
over
50
years.
Food and Wine
High
Country food and wine has a unique flavour. This
is probably because of because of the climate as
well as the passion of the people who grow, bake,
pick and crush
High Country
produce. Specialties of the area include Verde
olives, chevre cheese and estate bottled olive oils.
Smoked trout and locally reared beef are also
popular.
The locally produced wines also complement
the local food.
Grape varietals
include classic Shiraz and Riesling as well as Viognier.
Many of the local wine makers have open cellar doors
which are well worth a visit. Boutique
beers are also produced at local micro-breweries.
Climate
Summer
Average maximum temperature is 29.5 degrees celsius
Average minimum is 8.5 degrees celsius
Autumn
Average maximum temperature is 26 degrees celsius
Average minimum is 2 degrees celsius
Winter
Average maximum temperature is 13 degrees celsius and the
Average minimum is 0 degrees celsius
Spring
Average maximum temperature is 24 degrees celsius
Average minimum is 3 degrees celsius
How to get there
By Car
Mansfield
is approximately 2 and a half hours from Melbourne.
More Information
For more information on the Mansfield
area visit www.mansfield-mtbuller.com.au
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