Explore the gardens where life sizes terracotta sculptures are surrounded by lush rainforest
www.brunosart.comAustralia's first commercial trout farm provides a great day out for all, located within a natural bush setting. Catch a range of trout varieties or salmon, and either cook it on a BBQ at the farm or take it home.
www.buxtontrout.com.auSituated between Alexandra and 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.
www.parks.vic.gov.auLake Mountain is Melbourne's closest alpine resort, situated 21 kilometres east of Marysville. The mountain summit rises to 1,433 metres and during the snow season there are 2,400 hectares which can be skied, 37 kilometres of ski trails and 3 toboggan slopes. Outside of the snow season, the mountain is ideal for bicycle riding, bushwalking and observing the stunning wildflower display during the summer. The resort near the mountain peak includes a large restaurant, cafe, ski hire centre and a retail outlet selling clothing and souvenirs.
www.lakemountainresort.com.auSurrounding 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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