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Activities in the Area
There are many activities just a short drive from the Zoo, like horse riding, Lake Eildon boating and fishing, bushwalking, hot air ballooning, not to mention Mt Buller's many Winter and Summer activities. Weekend events, such as Mansfield's bush markets, held each long weekends to the Tolmie Sports day, make sure that there is plenty of things to do all year round.  Some of the activities in the area are listed below - note that those with links will take you off the Mansfield Zoo website.

 

Wining, Dining and Accommodation
The town of Mansfield and surrounding district abound with food outlets and accommodation houses, suiting all types of budgets from the economiser to the extravagant. Go out to dinner, or purchase fresh food from a local, and cook your own. Some of the food suppliers, dinner places and accommodation sites are listed here.
Note that those with links will take you off the Mansfield Zoo website and onto another website.

 
Horse riding
There are a number of establishment in the area offering yard led walk for the young ones to weekend trips. Have a look at their sites.
It is important to book early to avoid disappointment
Watsons Mountain Country Trail Rides
High Country Horses Trail Rides
McCormacks Mountain Valley Trail Rides


Wineries
Take the time to stop in at the local wineries
Kinloch Winery
Buller View Wines
Delatite Winery
Nillahcootie Estate

4WD Tours
Take a scenic tour to explore the High Country. Visit the site where the famous Craig's Hut is being rebuilt after the 2007 bushfires.
Stirling Experiences 4WD
High Country Scenic Tours

Helicopter rides

If being on the ground is too slow - take the opportunity to explore the Alpine Region from the air!!!
Alpine Helicopter Charter Scenic Tours

White water Rafting

Adrenalin Whitewater


Bush walking

Heaps of great walking tracks in the area
Check in with the information centre
More bushwalking info

 Mt Buller

With glorious views across the Alpine National Park, snow activities in Winter and bushwalking  in summer, Mt Buller is great all year round. In summer it is a lot cooler and a great relaxing getaway location whether you want to stay on the mountain or just do a day trip
Mansfield Mt Buller information

Fishing and Camping
Snowy Mountain Rug Co
2/165 Mount Buller Rd, Mansfield Vic 3722
Ph 03 5775 1105 
Drop in to the Snowy River Rug Company to get the low down on the best fishing and camping spots in the area
They have all the gear to back you up on your next adventure.

4WD tracks

The Alpine area has hundreds of 4WD tracks, most of which open over the summer season. Talk to the Mansfield Mt Buller Tourism Information Centre  on Phone 1800 039 049 for up to date information on which tracks are open.
Mansfield-Mt Buller Information Centre


Go Shopping in Mansfield

It is heaps of fun and there's great stuff for everyone. Break your excursion with a coffee in one of the many side-walk cafes that have sprung up around town!


Jamieson Berry Farm

20 Waterson Rd Jamieson
Ph 03 5777 0693
Open 8.00am till 5.00pm 7 days a week
Freshly pick berries from Nov till March  
Berry jam, sauces, wines and other tasty treats
A great spot  to stop on the way to Jamieson

Jamieson Brewery
Ph 03 5777 0515
Great beer and great environment
Offers meals with inside and outside dining, accommodation and a Pool
Located  just outside Jamieson

Kerrisdale Scenic Railway
7513 Goulburn Valley Highway
Kerrisdale 3660
Ph 03 5797 0227
This scenic railway is about 15 minutes from Yea, and is well worth calling in on your way through.  

High Country Video
46 High St Mansfield  3722
Ph 03 5775 1666 to reserve your favourite movie 

Bicycle Hire

Corner of High St and Collopy St Mansfield 3722
03 5775 1081
Your chance to explore Mansfield and gently exercise at the same time!
Cinema
Mansfield Armchair Cinema
Session times, prices, etc

Hotels/Pubs
Mansfield Hotel
86 High Street Mansfield 3722
Ph: 5775 2101
Great beer garden and kids play area

Delatite Hotel
95 High Street Mansfield 3722
Ph: 5775 2004
Sunday Roast
Monday Kids eat FREE ( conditions apply)
Wednesday - Schnitzel night   Great value!

Commercial Hotel
83 High Street Mansfield 3722
Ph: 5775 2046
Traditional Country Meals

High Country BakeHouse
43 High Street Mansfield 3722
Ph: 5775 1303
Love their pies and their high tin Multigrain bread.


Mansfield Golf Club
24 Kidston Pde Mansfield 3722
ph 03 5775 2628
Dining 7 days a week
Lunch 12.00noon till 2.00pm
Dinner:  6.00pm till 8.00pm
Pizza take away or eat in
Golf course opens at 7.00am till dusk
Bingo Monday nights 8.00am 

Kevington Pub

1 Woods Point Rd, Kevington 3723
03 5777 0543
Only 10 Km past Jamieson.
Go back in time and see how the pubs used to be 
Basic accommodation, great meals and a fun place to visit

Motels
Mansfield Valley Motor Inn 
Mansfield Motel 
Travellers Lodge Mansfield

Caravan parks

High Country Caravan park
Mansfield Caravan park
Goughs Bay Caravan Park 
Howqua Valley Caravan Park 

Hotels
Delatite Hotel - see above
Commercial Hotel - see above

Retreat

Mansfield Spa Retreat
Calm Waters Retreat


Cottages
Banjos
Fernleigh cottages
Wombat Hills
Delatite Station
The overflow cottages

Willawong B and B 
Orchard Farm Cottages

Resorts
Alzberg Resort 
  Pinnacle valley  Resort

Jamieson  accommodation

Accommodation Booking Services

Off Mountain Accommodation

Offers a number of affordable, quality accommodation options ranging from one and two bedroom apartments and motel-style rooms at Delatite Apartments, Merrijig, to one and two bedroom apartments and a three bedroom house in Mansfield. Call Jane on 5775 1269 or 0407 185 093
Alpine Holiday Rentals
Mansfield Holiday Letting
The High Country Reservations 
 
 

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