About the Mansfield-Mt Buller region

The Mansfield-Mt Buller region is a beautiful natural alpine area, rich in history and local attractions, with activities and events to suit all tastes and interests. Famous for the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movies and home to Craig’s Hut, expect spectacular mountain views and thrilling nature based adventures dotted along the route of Targa High Country. Friendly locals and country charm with a city sophistication is what you will find along with a wide range of accommodation styles and an impressive number of wineries and eateries ranging from stylish cafes to noted restaurants.  

An easy two-hour drive from Melbourne, choose from a variety of ways to explore our wonderful region. From the most exciting drives, to exhilarating walks and the region’s best mountain biking and horse riding trails.

         

Accommodation

A wide range of accommodation options are on offer, from shared lodges and backpacker style to luxury hotels and apartments. No matter what your budget and requirements, the friendly team at High Country Reservations is on hand to assist you with your booking.
Give them a call on 1800 039 049 or browse their website for further information and to book online.

Food and wine

A range of bars, restaurants, wineries and cafes are on offer around the region. Tuck yourself into a window seat at one of many vibrant cafes or pubs and soak up the atmosphere. The food is fresh and delicious, the lattes world class and local cool climate wines all but demand you relax and enjoy the passing parade. Treat yourself to delicious mountain cuisine at one of the many bars and restaurants open during summer at Mt Buller, and enjoy traditional mountain hospitality and sweeping views.

Activities

A huge range of activities are on offer in the Mansfield-Mt Buller region to suit all ages and interests. Head for the hills of Mt Buller and enjoy bushwalking, scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, rock climbing, picnics on the summit, Australia’s highest cinema, the National Alpine Museum, road cycling and more. The fresh alpine air and cool summer climate will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated, and the spectacular views need to be seen to be believed.

For a relaxed pace, try your hand at fly fishing, head out for a bushwalk, visit the scenic Craig’s Hut on Mt Stirling, take a ride on the Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail, head out waterskiing and wakeboarding or go for a dip in one of our many rivers and lakes, be pampered at a luxurious day spa or head off on a scenic horse ride – it’s all here for you. For a comprehensive list of all the fantastic activities on offer throughout the region, please click here.

Summer Events

Our major summer events will leave you without a minute to stand still. There are markets galore, the High Country Festival and Spring Arts in November, biking events on Mt Buller, Easter at altitude and the Vintage Celebrations when the grape picking is done in April. For the horse lover, there are picnic horse races, rodeos and camp drafts and plenty for the road cyclist too.

    

For further information on the region, visit www.mansfield-mtbuller.com.au, or visit Mt Buller’s dedicated website: mtbuller.com.au.

We can’t wait to welcome you the stunning alpine landscape of Mansfield-Mt Buller’s High Country.