Murrindindi, Alexandra, Eildon, Thornton, Taggerty, Yea, Marysville, Rubicon, Kinglake, Lake Eildon, house boat, fishing, rafting, food, wine, art, craft, four wheel driving, rock climb, cross country ski, bushwalking

Murrindindi Regional Tourism MURRINDINDI - VICTORIA - AUSTRALIA

Those of us that are rebuilding our beautiful region remember the journey we commenced
12 months ago, and the fallen souls that give us our inspiation

Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum

The Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum offers visitors a glimpse of the forest history of Alexandra and the surrounding Rubicon Ranges. The mountains around Alexandra are among the most rugged in Australia, and up until the 1939 bushfires, horse-drawn trams, then steam and finally diesel locomotives had the task of hauling hundreds of tonnes of timber through the steep Rubicon Forest to Alexandra.

Preserving relics of an era before the advent of sealed roads and motor vehicles, when rails represented the only reliable means of transport, the museum's collection is housed in the original railway station buildings, and includes in its display the first diesel engine built in Victoria in 1935, the Kelly & Lewis.

The Museum is situated in Station Street, Alexandra and is open on the second Sunday of each month and runs steam, petrol and diesel locomotives on a 600 metre loop. Refreshments are available, sausage sizzle lunch, or undercover barbecues are also available. For enquiries phone 0427 509 988.

Freshwater Discovery Centre

Take a journey through the world beneath our rivers and lakes at the Freshwater Discovery Centre. Located 5km from the township of Eildon, the centre is a great place to take the family whilst visiting the Eildon region. The centre allows visitors to discover the amazing world of water and gives an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, with a freshwater aquarium room with over thirty fish and crustaceans on display. Other aquaria for viewing include frogs, turtles and eels, the touch tank will delight young and old and the feeding pond boasts huge trout. Programs are available for school groups and tour groups by prior arrangement.

OFFICIAL VISITORS' GUIDE

- Lake Mountain, Lake Eildon, Upper Goulburn River, Murrindindi, Victoria

Here are just some of the Attractions / Services / Activities featured in the region's Official Visitors' Guide