The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Pyrenees Shire Region

The Pyrenees Shire region includes the main towns of Avoca and Beaufort.

The region is well known for its wineries and also has a number of spectacular places for outdoor recreation such as Pyrenees Range State Forest, Mount Buangor State Park and Ferntree Falls.

A map of the region is:

Map boundaries Pyrenees Shire

The best playgrounds in this region are:

Beggs Street Playground, Beaufort

A large fenced playground which has a birds nest swing, standard swings, reclining bicycle (for the fitness fanatics), clanger to hit against pipes, maze panel, see-saw, truck springer and structure with dual wave slides, single wave slide, fireman's pole, shop front, disks on a vertical pole, rope net bridge, steering wheel, steps, curved ladder, hanging rope net climbing frame, suspended rope traverse, monkey rungs and balance beam with obstacles.

Grassy area, toilets, water tap and two tables under trees. Soft paths lead to all the main equipment. 50m away is a water tap, table tennis table, skate park, inverted U-shaped see-saw, platform on springs and a small shaded metal climbing frame.

Wotherspoon Lane Playground, Beaufort

A fully fenced playground with a number of play structures. The biggest structure has a wave slide, ladder with square rungs, straight ladder, chain bridge, little metal scrambling wall, spiral ladder, climber bridge with half circles, high flying fox, monkey bars and horizontal bars.

Another lower structure has two slides, steps, abacus, tic-tac-toe, shop front, chain ladder, walkway and steering wheel.

There is a colourful plastic fantastic structure for toddlers with two abaci (hopefully abaci is actually the plural of abacus), shop fronts, tunnel and steering wheel plus train and kangaroo springers. Two swings, both are without safety chains. In the fenced area is a shaded and unshaded seat.

Outside is a shelter with a table, unshaded table, BBQ, toilets and small grassy area.

The skate parks in this region are:

Avoca Skatepark (A concrete park with a mini ramp with hip and ramp, a fun box with rail and hubba, bank at one end and a manual pad)

Beaufort Skatepark (A small concrete park which has quarters at one end and a flat bank and quarter at the other end. Also some blocks, rail and part of a sphere)

The best BMX track in this region is:

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

Family activities in the Pyrenees Shire region include:

Avoca

Pyrenees Range State Forest near Avoca (A mix of natural and cultural history, with spectacular views, rugged mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, wildflowers and historic sites)

Avoca Historical Walk (A self-guided historic walk around Avoca)

Avoca & Pyrenees Visitor Information Centre (Local advice on activities and attractions)

Bullock Team Sculpture (A laser cut sculpture of a bullock team)

Frasers Trail Bike Visitor Area near Avoca (Ride within the Pyrenees State Forest)

Avoca Swimming Pool (Three outdoor pools - a 30m main pool, intermediate pool and toddler pool)

Beaufort

Beaufort Historical Walk (Introduces visitors to the many historic buildings and monuments that made Beaufort the town it is today)

Beaufort & Pyrenees Visitor Information Centre (Tourist information from locals)

Beaufort Art Trax (A collection of local Pyrenees Artists works in the renovated railway station buildings)

Beaufort Swimming Pool (A wide main pool and a toddlers pool)

Other Locations

Landsborough Swimming Pool (A small 14m square pool and a small toddler pool)

Ferntree Falls near Raglan (A short walk to the falls which are nestled among huge ferns and moss covered rocks)

Mount Buangor State Park near Raglan (A variety of landscapes including eucalypt forest, creek flats, waterfalls and steep escarpments. Activities include walking, camping and picnicking)

Waubra Wind Farm Viewing Platform near Waubra (The fourth largest wind farm in Australia)

Web Links

→ www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au