Situated in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Mansfield is surrounded by grazing land and mountain forests, with the area well-known for its stunning scenery.

The town centre has several historical buildings, dating back to its days as a stock route camp in the 1940s and a gold mining service centre beginning in the 1850s. High Street and Highett Street form tree-lined boulevards with gardens along their wide central strip as they meet in the town centre. At their junction is a marble monument which was erected in 1880 as a tribute to a group of constables killed by bushranger Ned Kelly.

Mansfield is very much a tourist town featuring a wide range of accommodation and vibrant commercial centre which caters for the many visitors who then travel to the ski resorts of Mount Buller or Mount Stirling via Merrijig.

Around 25 kilometres north of Mansfield on the Midland Highway is Lake Nillahcootie which is a man made lake built in 1968 on the Broken River and used for irrigation. Visitors to the lake enjoy attractive picnic grounds, BBQs and a boat ramp, making the lake suitable for fishing, swimming and boating activities.

Lake Eildon and its surrounding national park lies close to Mansfield, with numerous access points. About 20 kilometres west of town is Brankeet Inlet near Bonnie Doon. Alternatively, there are several small communities situated on the shores of the lake to the south, including Howes Creek and Goughs Bay. Following the road to Woods Point southwards passes beside the lake front communities of Macs Cove and Howqua, then onto the small picturesque town of Jamieson, located at the south-eastern corner of Lake Eildon.

	High Country Maze Located 15 minutes south of Mansfield at Goughs Bay, there is a challenging 40x40 metre maze, enchanting gardens to explore, picnic areas and a coffee bar
	Mansfield Zoo Open 7 days a week, the zoo is situated on 30 acres of picturesque parkland and features the region's largest range of native and exotic animals together with a licensed cafe, gift shop and picnic areas
	Mt. Buller Located 48 kilometres from Mansfield, this major ski resort offers a range of snow-based experiences during winter and during the summer the mountain is transformed into a spectacular natural wonderland with magnificent views and activities including bushwalking, abseiling, fishing horse rising and mountain biking
	Mt. Stirling Situated near Mt Buller, this alpine resort is largely undeveloped and offers first-class cross-country skiing during the winter and blooms with wildflowers in summer

	Alpine National Park Victoria's largest national park with the state's highest mountains, scenic alpine areas and snowfields, supporting a diverse range of animals and vegetation
	Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail Covering more than 130 kilometres, this trail along the former railway between Tallarook and Mansfield passes through Yea and Alexandra and crosses the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon
	Lake Eildon National Park Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park features over 27,000 hectares of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife
	Mount Samaria State Park Situated near Lake Nillahcootie between Benalla and Mansfield, the Mount Samaria range incorporates a variety of scenery with spectacular vistas over the Victorian Alps, granite outcrops, high waterfalls and historic remains

Mansfield Farmers Market An authentic farmers market held monthly where the public can purchase fresh regional produce directly from the grower or producer, including meat, pasta, fruit, vegetables, nuts, olives, jams and wine

High Country Festival & Spring Arts This festival offers a diverse variety of events including art exhibitions, live music, bush markets, a grand parade, fun run, fireworks and culminating in the Mansfield Picnic Cup race meeting

Mansfield Mt Buller - The High Country Information about the Mansfield and Mount Buller region for visitors including events, activities, attractions, maps and business listings

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