Mt Buller - Down Hill Skiing
Mt Buller is a magical winter wonderland located an easy three-hour drive from Melbourne, making it the most accessible ski resort in Australia. With stunning views and amazing runs, Mt Buller is ideal for an exhilarating day trip escape or an extended snowy break.
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Mt Stirling - Cross Country Skiing
Mt Stirling is simply breathtaking. As an untouched alpine environment, its natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop to experience a vast array of exciting and rewarding activities.
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Watson Trail Horse Riding Centre
Ride with our family into the spectacular Victorian High Country, a tradition that has been established over two generations. Enjoy the peace, solitude & beauty of the High Country on our 730 acre property where we showcase magnificant 360 deg' views and scenery made famous by the Man from Snowy River movies.
Ph: (03) 5777-3552.
More information: www.watsonstrailrides.com.au
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Hot Air Ballooning
Take off at dawn and enjoy the sunrise as you float gently over the picturesque High Country. After the flight, enjoy a breakfast with sparkling wine at Highton Manor. Hot Air Ballooning is available from Ballooning Global. Ph: (1800) 627 661
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Craig's Hut
Craig's Hut, a replica cattleman's hut, is situated on Mt Stirling, approximately 51 kilometres from Mansfield. Originally constructed for The Man from Snowy River movie in 1983, Craig's Hut was re-opened as a visitor site 10 years later, following a complete rebuild.
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Fred Fry's Hut
Fry's Hut was built by Fred Fry in the late 1930s and is located in the Howqua Hills Historic Area approximately 34 kilometres from Mansfield. Enjoy the Howqua Hills Historic Walk, an easy 1.5 hours (return), that follows the Howqua River from Sheepyard Flat to Fry's Flat.
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Mansfield Zoo
Mansfield Zoo is one of North East Victoria's hidden secrets, with a large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland featuring lovely views across the Delatite Valley to Mt Buller. Hand feed many of the animals. See Lions, monkeys, deer, aligators, bison and much more. Only 10 minutes from Mansfield. Ph: (03) 5777-3576
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High Country Camel Treks
People come to High Country Camel Treks from all over the world to experience this magnificent Alpine Rivers Country where The Man from Snowy River was filmed, and they are overwhelmed to find something so uniquely different.
4 km south of Mansfield on Rifle Butts Rd.
Ph: (03) 5775 1591
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Golf
Play a round of golf at the picturesque Mansfield golf course which was established in 1910. Soak in the atmosphere and fresh air of the region. Ph: 5775-2628
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Hiking & Trekking
High Country is a premier bushwalking destination with an extensive network of tracks and trails. Hike to the top of Victoria's highest peaks for breathtaking views over the stunning alpine landscape, or cross high plains carpeted in summer wildflowers, past snow gum woodlands to historic cattlemen's huts.
Mountain Adventure Safaris.
Ph: (03) 5777 3759
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Trout Fishing
well-stocked streams and rivers, as well as the calm waters of Lake Eildon and the Eildon Pondage, provide anglers with opportunities to snare brown or rainbow trout. Enjoy the challenge of fishing various types of river - from Mountain Freestone like the Rubicon, Big and Jamieson, Howqua and the Delatite
Trout fishing tuition and camping trips are available with Catch Wild Trout.
Ph: (019) 328 585
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4WD Tours
High Country Scenic Tours conducts a variety of 4WD tours from Mansfield into Victoria’s rugged high country. We take you off-road through cathedral-like mountain ash forests, across tumbling waterfalls, along glorious fern gullies, across lush summer pastures, through stands of snow gums to historic cattlemen's huts. Experience breath-catching beauty including rugged alpine ranges and deep, mist-hung valleys and enjoy fields of colourful spring flowers and glorious summer sunsets. Ph: 5777-5101
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White Water Rafting
The beautiful Howqua and Delatite rivers outside Mansfield are also popular with canoeists, kayakers and white water rafters in summer. Both rivers are rated from easy to challenging according to water levels. High water means high rapids and these should only be tackled by experienced paddlers.
Mountain Adventure Safaris
Ph: (03) 5777 3759
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Rafting Expeditions
Peregrine offer rafting expeditions along the King River which depart both from Mansfield and Melbourne.
Ph: (03) 9662 2800 or the Peregrine Travel office in your state capital.
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Mountain Bike Riding
Mountain bike excursions are an excellent way to explore beyond the alpine villages, into the heart of the High Country.
For an adrenalin-pumping adventure, hire a mountain bike equipped with full suspension and follow one of the bike tracks around the Horse Hill Chairlift on Mount Buller.
Mountain Adventure Safaris.
Ph: (03) 5777 3759
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Alpine Helicopter Scenic Flights
Join us as we reveal the hidden beauty of Victoria's magnificent High Country. Fly over some of Australia's highest mountain tops, follow along rugged mountain ridges and descend into tranquil river valleys. Tel: 0428-376-619
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Scenic Chairlift Rides - Mt Buller
There are many ways to scale a mountain, this is one of the most spectacular and relaxing ways. Sit back and glide over the beautiful mountain range and snowgums below. You'll be impressed by the panoramic High Country views. Tel: 5777 7800
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Coco Beauty Retreat
Mansfields No.1 Beauty Retreat.
Relax in our beautiful day spa environment and enjoy one of our many luxurious body spa treatments or performance facials. Our professional staff can also take care of your regular beauty needs including, gel nails, bridal makeup and permanent hair reduction.
44 Malcom st, Mansfiled
Ph: 5775 1088
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Massage & Beauty Treatment
CinnamonStix Hair & Spa
At CinnamonStix, our philosopy is look good-feel good. Our professional therapists can treat you to a wide range of hair, beauty and massage therapies. The highest quality products are used in all our treatments. Exclusive to guest of Mansfield House receive a 20% discount off selected services. 132 High St, Mansfield Ph 5775-3133
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Massage & Wellness Centre
SPIRITS HIGH spa dreaming mansfield is a unique rural wellness centre
featuring the essence of the High Country. Spirits High will take you on a sensory journey utilising organically grown potent indigenous Australian botanicals, earth ochres, desert salts, sea plants and modern skin technology; combined with the profound wisdom of ancient Aboriginal healing modalities that assists you to generate your own health and balance. Renew your spirit with a SPIRITS HIGH signature spa ritual. 114 Paps Lane, Mansfield. Ph 5779-1386
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