Holiday houses in Mansfield

In the foothills of the Victorian Alps, Mansfield is a beautiful rural city and a wonderful place to spend some time connecting with nature. Mansfield sits at one end of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, which offers views of the nearby mountain pastures and bushland that is ideal for horse riding, biking, and four-wheeling.

Water activities are plentiful here, and you can rent a jet ski or boat to take out on the manmade Lake Nillahcootie, or you can spend a more relaxing day by the water. Mount Buller and Mount Stirling are less than an hour away by car, and you can ski down the legendary snow-capped slopes in the winter.

Outside of town, there’s a burgeoning vineyard scene with cellar tours, picnics, and tastings available at a few wineries.

In the city proper, you can spend time working on your short game at the local golf course, catch up on your pleasure reading at a cafe, or learn more about the history of the city at the Mansfield Historical Society.

Sitting in the shadow of the mountains, Mansfield’s temperature and climate stays mild and pleasant almost all year round. Winters are mild in the city, but nearby Mount Buller gets plenty of snow on its ski slopes. On the winter solstice, the Mansfield Lantern Festival fills the city with vendors, performers, and artists using light and fire as their mediums. If you’re planning on visiting in October, don’t miss the unique Mansfield High Country Festival with its colorful parades and fireworks displays.

Mount Buller

Mount Buller is a perfect day trip from Mansfield. In the winter, skiers and snowboarders have over 300 hectares of land to race down and explore for all expertise levels. In the summer, the lifts are still in operation for bikers who are looking for a thrilling ride down the mountain.

Alpine National Park

Located right next to Mansfield, Alpine National Park is Victoria’s largest national park and home to the state’s tallest mountains, Mount Bogong and Mount Featherback. Here you can ride horseback through the wildflower-covered mountainside, white water raft through the Mitta Mitta River, or backcountry ski through the snow gum forests.

High Country Maze

Less than 15 minutes from Mansfield you’ll find the High Country Maze. With hedges and a surrounding garden, this attraction survived over six years of drought to become an imposing 40-square-metre labyrinth. This is a tranquil attraction complete with luscious gardens, a coffee and milkshake café, and a popular gnome hut.