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Marysville

Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers on the way to the nearby Woods Point goldfields. Today, the town is well known for its beautiful gardens and scenery, and as a gateway to year-round outdoor activities. The town streets are a riot of colour in spring, when cottage gardens come alive with blossoms of dogwood, azaleas and rhododendrons. The wonderful avenue of century-old oak trees in the main street form a cooling canopy in summer, and a golden display in autumn. Nestled in the valley beside Melbourne’s closest ski fields, scenic Marysville is surrounded by waterfalls and tall forests of mountain ash.

How to get there
Marysville is 96 kilometres east of Melbourne. The two-hour drive along the Maroondah Highway winds through the fBlack Spur to the turn off at Narbethong.


Main Attractions

  • Visit Steavenson Falls – one of the highest waterfalls in Victoria at 82 metres and a magnificent sight by day and floodlit at night
  • Drive along Lady Talbot Drive through magnificent eucalyptus forest. Stop for a picnic lunch, a short rainforest walk, and to see waterfalls and panoramic views along the way
  • Explore the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve – a stand of old growth mountain ash, one of the tallest tree species in the world. Along the Cumberland walk discover spectacular and intriguing features such as The Big Tree – the tallest living tree known in Victoria and Cora Lynn Falls – a stunning cascade in a picturesque setting of Tree Ferns, Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash
  • Make your way to Lake Mountain for winter time cross country skiing or family fun in the snow, or to wander through wildflowers along walking trails in spring and summer
  • Visit Bruno’s art and sculpture garden nestled amongst the tall ash trees and Steavenson River
  • Enjoy lunch at an alfresco cafe or dine on local produce and wines of the Yarra Valley region at a local five-star restaurant
  • Browse the art and crafts shops for locally made products or sample traditional sweets at the old style Lolly Shop
  • Take the family to Gallipoli Park for a picnic. Once the police horse paddock, this site features a historic water wheel, which operated until 1953.

    • Major Events

    • Marysville market every month on the second Sunday
    • Café Concert series – occasional outdoor concerts throughout the year.
    • World's Longest Lunch at Marysville – March 11
    • Marysville Historical Society Exhibition – March 12-14
    • Marysville Music Festival – October 7-9

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    Marysville Visitor Information Centre

    11 Murchison Street, Marysville

    Ph +61 3 5963 4567

    Fax +61 3 5963 4444

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