The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Mansfield Shire Region

The Mansfield Shire region is two and a half hours drive north-east of Melbourne and includes the main town of Mansfield, small outlying towns and Mount Buller.

Major attractions in the region are Mansfield Zoo which has a large collection of exotic and native animals, High Country Maze which also has award winning gardens, giant topiaries, sculptures and artworks, High Country Horse Rides in the Merrijig area and a range of winter and summer activities at Mt Buller including Bindaree Falls where the viewing platform passes behind the falls allowing you to enjoy the curtain of water cascading from the rocks above.

A map of the region is:

Map boundaries Mansfield Shire

The best playground in this region is:

Highett Street Playground, Mansfield

Fully fenced playground with lots of shade from trees. The higher structure has a wave slide, three climbing walls, inclined walkway, curved inclined climber, suspended stepping disks, hanging disks, rising stepping board bridge, steering wheel and good sized flying fox. The lower structure has a curved slide, wave slide, fireman's pole, weather panel, arched walkway, tunnel, steps, abacus, shop front, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder and little climbing wall. Also two springers, aeroplane to fly, four swings, birds nest swing and large pyramid rope climbing frame.

Plenty of shaded and unshaded tables. Toilets and water tap. Next to an oval and Skate Park.

The single skate park in this region is Mansfield Skatepark (Large concrete base with some basic elements such as quarters, rollins, ledge, curved rail and straight rail. There is also a metal half pipe on the side)

The best BMX track in this region is:

Reviews of all playgrounds, skate parks and BMX Tracks in the Mansfield Shire council region are here:

Family activities in the Mansfield Shire region include:

Mansfield

Mansfield Zoo (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 as you wander around the zoo)

Rifle Butts Mountain Bike Park (A small park with about eight different trails which link together)

High Plains Sculpture (A modern perspective of what makes life in the High Plains)

High Plains Sculpture, Mansfield

All Terrain Cycles (Offer X-country and downhill mountain bike tours and hire from half day to multi days trips)

Mansfield Outdoor Swimming Pool (Includes a 33m lap/recreational pool, a learn to swim and children's pool plus a toddlers' splash pool)

Mansfield Visitor Information Centre (A large range of local produce, maps, postcards and posters and souvenirs)

Great Victorian Rail Trail (The longest continuous rail trail in Australia traversing 134 kilometres through north and north east Victoria. Set on a former railway easement, this trail can be cycled, walked or ridden in either direction. There are loads of sections accessible from carparks and villages dotted along the rail trail)

Alpine Helicopter Charter (Helicopter scenic tours in and around Victoria's High Country and Alpine region)

Mansfield Armchair Cinema (A community based cinema)

Mansfield Farmers Market (A true farmers' market held on the 4th Saturday of the month)

Merrijig

Lovicks Victorian High Country Tours (Horse rides are of 2 - 12 days duration, from fun weekends on the Howqua River to the more challenging long rides through wilderness and high peaks)

McCormacks Mountain Valley Trail Rides (Rides vary in length from two hours, half day, full day to weekend rides and longer)

Mount Buller

Mt Buller (During winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, sled dog tours and snowshoeing. During the warmer months have a picnic, walk, enjoy the sculpture walk, mountain bike or take the kids on the Gnome Roam)

Bindaree Falls (The falls are a short walk from the road. A wooden viewing platform passes behind the falls allowing you to enjoy the curtain of water cascading from the rocks above)

Gnome Roam (A self-guided tour of the mystical gnome world of the mountain village where they will catch a glimpse of resident Mt Buller gnomes, learn about their favourite places to play as well as some interesting facts about the gnome way of life)

Indoor Sports and Games (On Saturdays throughout summer, the Mt Buller Sports Hall becomes an activity zone with an indoor climbing wall, archery, jumping castle, soccer, tennis and giant trampolines)

Mt Buller Night Skiing (During winter, ski and snowboard under the stars on Mt Buller's popular Bourke Street run)

Mt Buller Scenic Chairlift (Enjoy a thrilling ride across Mt Buller's slopes even if you are not a skier or boarder)

Mt Buller Mountain Bike Park (Over 100 km of trails across all levels of ability. There are cross-country and downhill trails, pump track and bike rental)

Other Locations

Strathbogie State Forest near Ancona (Recreational opportunities including bushwalking, horse riding, trail bike riding and 4WDriving in an interesting heritage area associated with the mining of gold)

Hidden Trails near Barwite (Horse rides for both experienced and inexperienced horse people)

Watsons Mountain Country Trail Rides near Boorolite (Experience the beauty and history of the Victorian High Country on horseback)

Mount Samaria State Park near Bridge Creek (a cool and quiet retreat for beautiful walks, camping and picnicking which incorporates a variety of scenery with spectacular vistas over the Victorian Alps, granite outcrops, high waterfalls and historic remains)

High Country Maze at Goughs Bay (The maze has a Gnome Hunt and other fun features along the way. Also award winning gardens which follow the theme of the maze, giant topiaries and pixie faces, sculptures and artworks)

High Country Mini Golf at Howqua (The mini-golf course is themed around all the activities you can do in the Mansfield region)

Howqua Hills Historic Area at Howqua Hills (Rediscover the days of gold mining and settlement as you walk past historic relics from times gone by. Activities include camping, walking and horse riding)

Upper Goulburn Historic Area near Kevington (An attractive, rugged area with an interesting heritage associated with gold mining and early settlement. The Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers are popular for camping, trout fishing, canoeing and gold fossicking and beautiful scenic vistas)

Web Links

→ www.mansfield.vic.gov.au