Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Warburton Visitor Centre
( 03-5966 9600;
www.warburtoninfocentre.com.au
; 3400 Warburton Hwy, Warburton;
10am-4pm)
Plenty of brochures and info here, as well as a replica of the old Water
Wheel. Also sells local handicrafts and arts by local artists.
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Marysville
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Spread across a valley between Narbethong and Lake Mountain, Marysville was at the
epicentre of the tragic 2009 bushfires (
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)
, during which most of the town's build-
ings were destroyed and 34 people lost their lives. The town's tight-knit community is
steadily and courageously rebuilding; a huge hotel conference complex is due for comple-
tion in 2014.
Marysville was a private mountain retreat as far back as 1863, and by the 1920s was
known as Melbourne's honeymoon capital. Today it's still the main base for the cross-
country ski fields at Lake Mountain and is reached via a beautiful drive over the Black
Spur from Healesville; look out for lyrebirds on the way.
Sights & Activities
There are a number of great walking trails around town. Pick up maps and info from the
visitor centre.
Steavenson Falls
OFFLINE MAP
Spectacular Steavenson Falls, about 2km from town, is Victoria's highest waterfall (84m).
The infrastructure has been rebuilt since the fires, with a viewing platform spanning the
river and floodlights illuminating the falls to 11pm.
WATERFALL
Black Saturday Exhibition
OFFLINE MAP
(5 Murchison St; entry $5; 9am-5pm)
Inside the visitor centre, this sobering exhibition of pho-
tos, video and salvaged items from the 2009 bushfires shows the devastating impact it had
on the town.
MUSEUM
