Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Highton Manor
( 03-5775 2700;
www.hightonmanor.com.au
;
140 Highton Lane; d stable/tower incl breakfast $130/365; )
Built in 1896 for Francis Highett, who sang with Dame Nellie Melba, this stately two-
storey manor has style and romance but doesn't take itself too seriously. There is group
accommodation in the shared room, modern rooms in the converted stables and lavish
period rooms in the main house. If you want the royal treatment, choose the tower room.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
Wappan Station
( 03-5778 7786;
www.wappanstation.com.au
;
Royal Town Rd; cottages d from $200, shearers quarters for 20 people
$450; )
Watch farm activities from your deck at this sheep-and-cattle property on the
banks of Lake Eildon.
FARMHOUSE
$$
Eating & Drinking
Mansfield Regional
Produce Store
( 03-5779 1404;
www.theproducestore.com.au
; 68 High St; mains $12-18; 9am-5pm Tue-Thu & Sat-Sun, to
9pm Fri; )
The best spot in town for coffee or a light lunch, this rustic store stocks an ar-
ray of local produce, wine and freshly baked artisan breads. The ever-changing black-
board menu offers full breakfasts, baguettes and salads.
CAFE
$
Forty One
( 03-5775 2951; 39-41 High St; mains $8-17; 8am-2.30pm)
It's famous for its creamy vanilla slice,
but you can enjoy a range of gourmet surprises in the sunny courtyard here.
CAFE
$
Mansfield Hotel
( 03-5775 2101;
www.mansfieldhotel.com.au
; 86 High St; mains $18-32; noon-2pm & 6-9pm)
Newly ren-
ovated after a 2010 fire, the Mansfield has a huge dining room and extensive bistro menu
to go with it. Pull up a couch by the fireplace in winter or eat out on the sunny beer terrace
in summer.
PUB
$$
Deck on High
( 03-5775 1144;
www.thedeckonhigh.com.au
;
13-15 High St; mains $26-37; 11am-late Mon & Wed-Fri, 10am-
late Sat & Sun)
A sophisticated but relaxed bar-restaurant serving up genuinely good contem-
porary Aussie cuisine such as tiger-prawn fettucini or chargrilled swordfish. The upper
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
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