King Hut Camping Area
King Hut is located on the western edge of the Alpine National Park, about 15 kilometres north-east of Mt Stirling, alongside the King River. The 4WD access route heads down Speculation Road, which is reached via a turn-off from Circuit Rd about 6 kms south-east of the Craig’s Hut turn-off. There are horse yards here…
Read MorePineapple Flat Camping Area
Pineapple Flat is approximately 10 kilometres north of Mt Stirling in the western reaches of the Alpine National Park. It can be reached via Burnt Top Track down to King Basin Road, or alternatively it can be reached from Circuit Road heading down Speculation Road to King Hut Flat then along King Basin Road, with…
Read MoreWoods Point Petrol Station
This renowned little fuel stop harks back to Woods Point’s hey-day. The tiny, original timber building was once a functioning petrol station and bore witness to the gold-mining fever of the 19th century. By the mid 1860s there were about 50 functioning mines around Woods Point, plus some 30 hotels, a police station, a hospital,…
Read MoreStones Outstation Heritage Hut
Stone’s Outstation consists of a small historic cattlemen’s hut and the ruins of a stockyard which was originally built on land owned by the Stone family in the mid to late 1800s. This old historic bush hut is located just 100 metres above the high water mark in Stones Bay, Lake Eildon and can be…
Read MoreBonnie Doon Station
Bonnie Doon is a small town situated on the edge of Lake Eildon and is well-known these days as a holiday and weekend destination for waterskiers, trail bike riders, off-road four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and fishermen. Bonnie Doon is also famous as the location for the ultimate ‘serenity’ in what has become Australia’s best known feature length…
Read MoreUpper Goulburn Historic Area
The Upper Goulburn Valley is 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. The landscape of the Upper Goulburn River, with its ranges, deep gullies and thick forest would…
Read MoreBonnie Doon Rail Trail Bridge
Ride, walk or drive the 385 metre long Bonnie Doon Rail Bridge, providing a great vantage spot to stop and take in the sights of the lake, before arriving at Bonnie Doon’s main street. Pedestrians, cyclists and horseriders use the the former train bridge (running parallel with the traffic bridge) across Lake Eildon, which was…
Read MoreJamieson Significant Trees Self Guided Walk
The small picturesque township of Jamieson, approximately 40 kilometres south of Mansfield, features a range of significant trees, many exotic species and many dating back to the 1800s, planted by the early pioneers. Take a self-guided walk around the township and admire the trees selected for their historic or botanic significance, especially beautiful in Autumn.…
Read MoreThe Island at Jamieson
Part of the Jamieson’s Heritage Walk and with trails abounding “The Island” is the perfect spot for a picnic or for a beautiful walk and there is an off leash dog area. It is the place where the Jamieson River meets the Goulburn River, technically known as the “confluence” of rivers. Fruit trees planted in…
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