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Alexandra information and attractions

Introduction:

Alexandra is located near the Goulburn River between Yea and Eildon, and is surrounded by rich pastoral land, mountains and forests.

The town centre of Alexandra, which is built along the attractive boulevard of Grant Street, features a number of historical buildings that have been preserved and date back to the 1850s when gold was discovered and mined in the area. Today, the town is an important commercial hub for the surrounding villages including Yarck, Acheron, Taggerty and Thornton, offering a selection of shopping and banking facilities.

Many of Alexandra's recreational areas can be found along the Ultima Thule Creek. Rotary Park, on the corner of Grant Street and Vickery Street, offers picnic and BBQ areas, a shelter, a swing bridge over the creek, and is the home of the town's visitor information centre. The Jack Shiel Gardens, on Perkins Street, are exquisitely landscaped with conifers, colourful flowers and include the George Braden Memorial Rose Gardens. At the eastern end of Vickery Street are sports ovals and more parks which run along the creek.

The Timber Tramway & Museum is located in the old railway station building in Station Street and displays artifacts of the timber industry including steam engines. Train rides are available on a 600 metre loop.

Just south of the town, along Mount Pleasant Road, are a couple of natural attractions. The McKenzies Flora Reserve features a picnic ground and a nature walk through displays of native Australian wildflowers and rare orchids. Further along Mount Pleasant Road is the turn-off for the Lucky Mine lookout. The lookout itself offers good views of the surrounding countryside, hills, and a northerly view towards Alexandra.

Alexandra is a good base from which to explore the nearby Lake Eildon and the surrounding Lake Eildon National Park.

 
Attractions:

Alexandra Timber Tramway
A steam railway and logging museum with train rides, display rooms and outdoor exhibits

Festivals & events:

Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show
Festival featuring judging of trucks, hot rods & motorbikes as well as art exhibitions, wine tasting, fashion parade, wood chopping competition and live bands
Alexandra & District Open Gardens
This weekend event allows visitors to attend a gardener's workshop hosted by some of Australia's leading experts, and experience other attractions including a garden market, demonstrations, food stalls and the finest gardens in the district will be open for public viewing

Local tourist guides:

Welcome to Alexandra
Information from the Alexandra Visitor Information Centre including attractions, activities, accommodation and retailers
Walkabout - Alexandra
A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Regional touring guides:

Murrindindi Tourism
Visitor information for Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville, Yea and the surrounding areas
Lake Eildon, Victoria
Information on Lake Eildon and the surrounding national park and nearby towns

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