Each side of Narbethong, is Healesville and Marysville.
Here is some details on them! For more information please contact
the Marysville Tourist Information centre on (03) 5963 4567

or visit their website at www.marysvilletourism.com

• Healesville •

Healesville is famous for its internationally-renowned wildlife sanctuary,

home to more than 200 species of Australian native animals. Surrounded

by scenic countryside, the town is an important food and wine centre

and host to the annual Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival. Year-round,

visit local vineyards to sample local wines and talk to their makers at cellar doors.

 • The Quick Facts •
Population approximately 9,000

60 kilometres east of Melbourne

At the heart of the Yarra Valley wine and food region

Attractive township surrounded by vineyards and low-lying mountains.

 • Activities and attractions •
Visit the award-winning Healesville Sanctuary
Visit some of the renowned local wineries
Enjoy a picnic at the peaceful Badger Weir Park
Browse some of the local galleries
Ride in a motorised, open air trolley on the Yarra Valley Tourist Railway
Shop for bargains in antique or second hand dealerships
Find yourself at Hedgend Maze
Learn about local Aboriginal culture and shop for indigenous artefacts and souvenirs
Browse the trash and treasure River Street market on the first Sunday of the month
Buy plants, craft and food at the Racecourse market on the third Sunday of each month.

 • Major events •
Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival – February
Rochford Wines Summer Music Festival – December-April
 

• Marysville •
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers on the

way to the nearby Woods Point goldfields. Today, the town is well

known for its beautiful gardens and scenery, and as a gateway to

year-round outdoor activities. The town streets are a riot of

colour in spring, when cottage gardens come alive with blossoms

of dogwood, azaleas and rhododendrons. The wonderful avenue of

century-old oak trees in the main street form a cooling canopy

in summer, and a golden display in autumn. Nestled in the valley beside

Melbourne’s closest ski fields, is surrounded by waterfalls and forest.

 • The Quick Facts •
Population 797
Established in 1863
Sub-alpine village
Gateway to Lake Mountain.

 • Activities and Attractions •
Visit Steavenson Falls – one of the highest waterfalls in Victoria
Drive along Lady Talbot Drive through magnificent eucalyptus forest.
Explore the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve
Along the Cumberland walk discover spectacular and intriguing trees
Cora Lynn Falls – a stunning cascade in a picturesque setting
Make your way to Lake Mountain for winter time cross country skiing or family fun in the snow
Visit Bruno’s art and sculpture garden nestled amongst the tall trees
Browse the art and crafts shops for locally made products or sample traditional sweets at the old style Lolly Shop

 • Major Events •
Marysville Community Market second Sunday of every month
Café Concert series – four events held annually
Upper Goulburn Longest Lunch at Marysville – March
New Marysville Wirreanda Festival – March.

 • How to get there •
Marysville is 96 kilometres east of Melbourne.
The two-hour drive along the Maroondah Highway winds through
the Black Spur to the turn off at Narbethong.