australia:vic:eildon
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Eildon and surrounds
Eildon & Surrounds
- North:
- see also - Wangaratta & surrounds
- South:
- East:
- West:
- see also:
- maps:
Eildon:
- rural town situated at the dam on Lake Eildon which is a dam of the Goulburn River
- Lake Eildon:
- fishing
- camping
- houseboats
camping around Lake Eildon
Fraser block at Lake Eildon
- 2hrs from northern suburbs, book via Parks Vic
- No pets, chainsaws, or generators, and no solid fuel fires or stoves in individual camp sites - must use the communal fire pit areas.
- Candlebark area:
- 72 sites; no boat ramp;flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, gas barbecues and picnic shelters; best for families and non-motorised water activities
- Devil Cove camping area
- not the preferred camp for families, best suited for walkers and nature lovers looking to relax, stroll to Merlo's Lookout for beautiful views.
- 79 camp sites; flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, gas barbecues and picnic shelters; closed seasonally;
- Fraser Block / Lakeside camping area
- flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, gas barbecues and picnic shelters; concrete boat ramp;
- 63 camp sites
Jerusalem Creek
- Jerusalem Creek Lake Eildon
- 2hrs from northern suburbs, but lots of deep corrugations; 300m elevation; book via https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/en/Bookings/Park/lake-eildon-national-park
- can't collect wood - BYO; rain water tanks; some have fire pits;
- area 2 is better for groups as larger, more open;
east side of Lake Eildon
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- dogs allowed
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- dogs allowed
North:
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- gateway to Mt Buller snowfields
- gateway to Howqua Valley
- site of the filming of “Man From Snowy River”
- see official website Mansfield-Mt Buller
- 4WD tours to the high country - Stirling
- ballooning 1hr flights
- mountain horse trail rides and bike tours
South-West:
- see Marysville
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- 23km SW of Eildon (23-27min drive)
- ~100km E of Broadford - 1hr 20min drive from the Hume Freeway
- ~130km NE of Melbourne - around 2hr drive via Healesville
- 18km 5-6hr fairly flat circuit through tall mountain ash including the optional 7km 1.5-2hr return side trip Royston Power Station to the tiny Rubicon Dam in a damp gorge which is the most attractive part of the walk
- Rubicon Valley Historic Area
- Royston Trestle Bridge and others
- Rubicon Falls and dam
- great views from the Winch House looking over the Goulburn Valley
- the Rubicon River river descends 693 metres over its NW 26km journey to the Goulburn River from east of Buxton and a hydroelectric power station was built in 1924 and is now heritage listed. The forest is regrowth following the 1939 bushfires, although the region was again partly impacted by the 2009 fires.
- there are three first come first served free camping areas located on the valley floor along the Rubicon River:
- Rubicon is generally 5-7degC cooler maximums and 1-2degC cooler minimums than Lake Eildon
- byo hand washing and toilet paper; avoid soap;
- Kendall's - area suitable for caravans; drop toilets; elevation ~340m;
- The Boys - drop toilet
- Tin Hut - no toilets
- other walks and attractions:
- Cicada Circuit Trail - 6.1km circuit along both sides of the Rubicon River from The Boys Camp
- Snobs Creek Falls - 100m drop - short walk from carpark
- Morris Lookout - 4WD track from camp ground - closed over Winter
- Mt Torbreck summit - 1516m altitude, steep 4km, 2hr return walk from Barnewall Plains visitor area on Barnewall Plains Rd
East:
- Mt Buller:
- snowfield with the famous Bourke St run
- see official website Mt Buller and Ski.com Accommodation
- snow season:
- see also Snow Skiing Resorts
- Mansfield (45km from Mt Buller) has ski & snow chain hire, shops, bakeries & cafes
- people staying overnight require over-snow transport from the car parks into the village via 4WD (cost is $22 pp return?)
- day trippers can access the resort via the Horse Hill Chairlift which has nearby parking at $30/day?
- road information ph: 1900 933 333
- summer on the alps is similar temperatures to Melbourne in June (ie. avg 7min-16max degC)
- summer accommodation:
- Breathtaker spa resort - extremely relaxing getaway in summer in Mt Buller alpine village
- incl. free use of classy indoor pool/sauna/spa area (over 18yrs only!)
- incorporates very nice day spa massage service
- has one of only 3 restaurants open over summer
- Arlberg Hotel
- Andre's serviced daily; spa in deluxe rooms; French style;
- Duck Inn
- Elkhorn Apartments
- Mecure Grand Chalet / Mt Buller Chaletincl. bfast and use of Sports Centre indoor pool, sauna, spa
- cheaper lodge style:
- Benmore Ski Lodge
- Ski Lib Lodge sauna; share room with others and must clean up afterwards;
- Akla Ski Lodge
- Melb. Uni Lodge all guests have assigned duties; byo linen, food
- Preston Alpine Lodge
- Merrijig Ski Club self-catered groups up to 44 people
- at base of mountain:
- Pinnacle Forest Lodge 3BR house
- Alpine Country Cottages B&B
- Arlzburg Inn Resort in Mansfield incl bfast, dinner; pool;disco;sauna,spa,tennis;
- Pinnacle Valley Resort pool,spa,sauna,massage,volleyball,tennis; 200acres; horse riding; mini-golf; paddle boats; climbing wall; free mountain bike use;
- Mt Stirling:
- see official website Mt Stirling
- east of Lake Eildon
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- picturesque rural town on south-eastern side of Lake Eildon
- situated on the junction of the Goulburn & Jamieson Rivers
- beautiful region particularly in Autumn with Autumn leaves changing color
West:
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