For those wanting to stay in the area, the Tower Motel and Marysville Caravan Park are open and looking forward to welcoming guests.

Marysville is located within the heavily forested mountains of the Great Dividing Range, a short drive off the Maroondah Highway between Healesville and Alexandra.

Due to its scenic and peaceful location, Marysville has long been a popular holiday retreat for visitors, especially during the spectacular springtime blooming season and the colourful autumn period. Its history dates back to the mid-1800s when gold was discovered in the area, however it wasn't long before guest houses were established and the town became a favourite for honeymooners due to its tranquil setting amongst native bush and waterfalls.

The town centre of Marysville is situated along the shady avenue of Murchison Street which has been landscaped to reflect the town's natural environment. Street gutters along one side of the road have been replaced by a meandering rocky stream lined with native grasses featuring bridges leading to shop doorways.

Marysville is situated on the Steavenson River, which runs adjacent to the town centre and is lined by parks and gardens. The river runs through the town's major park, Gallipoli Park, which features a sports oval, a lake and walking tracks. A short drive south-east of the town centre is the Steavensons Falls which are one of Victoria's highest waterfalls. The falls are a short walk from the car park and are floodlit until midnight each evening.

Marysville is an ideal spot for bushwalking, with many tracks through the surrounding forests having originally been timber tramways which were used to haul logs to local timber mills. Keppels Lookout, accessed via a walking track from the town centre or by car along Paradise Plains Road, offers stunning views of the landscape and forests surrounding Marysville.

An interesting tourist drive is along Lady Talbot Drive which is accessed via Woods Point Road just east of town. Attractions along this route include the Phantom Falls, Keppel Falls, Taggerty River crossing and The Beeches Rainforest Walk which is a scenic 4 kilometre circuit through ancient rainforests with many trees over 300 years old.

Around 20 minutes drive east of Marysville is Lake Mountain which rises to a height of 1,432 metres and offers fantastic views of the Victorian Alps. During the snow season, the mountain offers visitors cross country skiing, while at other times of the year bushwalking along the scenic ski trails is a popular activity.

The village of Buxton, 11 kilometres north of of Marysville is set along the Steavenson River and at the southern tip of the Cathedral Range State Park with its huge rocky peak. Buxton includes a hotel, general store, an attractive park along the river and a trout and salmon farm.

	Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm Australia's first commercial trout farm provides a great day out for all, located within a natural bush setting
	Lake Mountain Melbourne's closest alpine resort with information about the mountain, snow reports, maps, activities and events
	Marysville Trout & Salmon Ponds Located within a forest setting, enjoy a memorable fishing experience with everything supplied to catch a fish

Bruno's Art & Sculpture Garden Explore the gardens where life sizes terracotta sculptures are surrounded by lush rainforest

	Cathedral Range State Park Situated north of Marysville, this park encompasses a spectacular ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock, from which views of the forests and farmland in the valleys below can be enjoyed
	Yarra Ranges National Park Surrounding Marysville, Warburton and Healesville, this national park is home to forests of Mountain Ash, rainforest and fern gullies, and many species of native animals

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