Things to Do and See
As a guest at Flowerdale Estate, you are staying in a region where there are many fantastic things to do and see.
We have fabulous local wineries – around 30 with cellar doors between Broadford and Mansfield!
See the Upper Goulburn Wines website for information: www.uppergoulburnwines.org.au
There’s also the Yarra Valley Cider and Ale Trail, showcasing one of Victoria’s oldest cider regions.
More information: www.visitmelbourne.com
The ephemeral Yea Wetlands are situated on 32ha of crown land between two branches of the Yea River. The variety of flora and fauna is magnificent.
More information: www.ywatercentre.com.au
The Great Victorian Rail Trail, a shared pathway for cyclists, walkers and horses, follows the disused rail line for 134km from Tallarook, through Yea to Mansfield, with a link between Cathkin and Alexandra.
More information: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au
Wonderful waterfalls & watering holes
- Stevenson Falls, Marysville
- Snobs Creek Falls, Snobs Creek
- Keppel Falls, Kinglake National Park
- Strath Creek Falls, Mt Disappointment
- Polly McQuinn’s Weir, Strathbogie
- Gooram Falls, Euroa
- Falls Creek Reservoir, Tallarook State Forest
- Goulburn Weir, north of Nagambie
- Wilhelmina Falls, Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
- Mason’s Falls, Kinglake National Park
- Wilhelmina Falls and Murrindindi Cascades, Toolangi
A few more things...
The local fly fishing is brilliant. Without a doubt the best way to learn to fly fish is with a professional instructor at your shoulder.
More information: www.goulburnvlyflyfishing.com.au
Only a short drive from Flowerdale Estate, the Kerrisdale Mountain Railway is a unique railway built to two-foot gauge on a zig-zag formation. To gain the maximum height within the shortest distance, steep grades and tight curves also abound, with panoramic views at the summit that will take your breath away.
More information: www.kerrisdalemtnrailway.com.au
Kinglake National Park is one of Australia’s many National Parks, but what makes this park unique is how close to metropolitan Melbourne it is located.
More information: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
