MansfieldThings to do

Things to do in Mansfield

  1. Mansfield Hotel

    The flashiest of Mansfield’s pubs has a huge dining room and extensive, innovative bistro menu to go with it. Pull up a couch by the fireplace in winter or eat out in the sunny beer terrace in summer.

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  2. Mansfield Regional Produce Store

    The best spot in town for coffee or a light lunch, this rustic store stocks an array of local produce, wines and fresh-baked artisan breads.

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  3. Mansfield Zoo

    A surprisingly good wildlife park with lots of native fauna and some exotics like a pair of lions. You can sleep in the paddocks in a swag (adult/child $65/45, including zoo entry for two days) and wake to the dawn chorus of wildlife.

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  4. Adrenalin White Water Rafting

    If the adrenalin is still flowing, let it rush with Adrenalin White Water Rafting, which will take you out on the King River. Try the indulgence package (raft, wine, dine) and stay the night for $295.

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  5. Alpine Helicopter

    Alpine Helicopter runs themed helicopter flights, such as ‘Cattlemen’s Huts’, ‘Ned Kelly Country’ and ‘Rivers & Waterfalls’.

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  6. Deck on High

    A sophisticated but relaxed bar-restaurant serving up genuinely good Asian-inspired food like Indonesian gado gado, pad Thai and sushi plates.

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  7. Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides

    A peaceful property where children can learn with pony rides or short trail rides, or take off on overnight catered rides.

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  8. High Country Scenic Tour

    Want to get off-road? Join a High Country Scenic Tour, which has exciting 4WD day-tours from $120 per person.

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  9. High Country Horses

    Based at Merrijig on the way to Mt Buller; offers anything from a short trot to overnight treks to Craig's Hut, Howqua River and Mt Stirling.

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  10. All Terrain Cycles

    Hires out top-quality mountain bikes and safety equipment, from $45 per day to $120 for the top downhill bikes. Also runs guided tours and mountain-biking clinics.

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  12. McCormacks Mountain Valley Trail Rides

    Experienced locals take you into the King Valley and High Country, including a four-day adventure for $900.

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  13. Forty one

    Famous for its creamy vanilla slice, but you can enjoy a range of gourmet surprises in the sunny courtyard here.

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  14. Mansfield Farmers Market

    On the fourth Saturday of each month, the farmers bring produce to town at the Mansfield Primary School.

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  15. Mansfield Cemetery

    The graves of the three Mansfield police officers killed by Ned Kelly and his gang in 1878 at Stringybark Creek rest in this cemetery, at the end of Highett St.

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