Marysville
Marysville is a quant little village that’s nestled in the foothills of the scenic Yarra Ranges and Melbourne’s closest alpine resort - Lake Mountain. It’s a ninety minute drive from Melbourne and but feels like a world away when you get there with the bush all around, the picturesque river at the bottom of the main street and fresh air all around. It is certainly the ideal location for the start of a race like the Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challenge (or any other food, wine and wilderness adventure).
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers on the way to nearby goldfields. In the 1920s, Marysville evolved into a popular honeymoon and resort town, with many guest houses offering a range of accommodation options. Since that time Marysville thrived as a tourist town.
More recently, the Black Saturday bushfires are have created another chapter of history in Marysville. Whilst most of the town was destroyed in the fires, there are still many businesses operating with plenty of construction and significant progress being made on rebuilding the township to its former glory.
Events like the Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challenge are a significant part of this rebuilding progress as it will bring people back to the township, provide economic input and increased interest in the area once again. We strongly encourage all competitors and their supporters to visit Marysville on race weekend (and hopefully before and afterwards!) and show your support for a township that has been through such hard times.
Marysville Visitor Information
The Marysville Lake Mountain Visitor Information Centre was destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires, however a new Visitor Information booth has since been opened in Marysville. The centre is staffed Friday to Monday between 9am and 5pm.
The centre provides information about the Triangle region including Marysville, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Lake Mountain and surrounds.
We recommend you contact them or visit their excellent website for further information about the region and the many things to do, places to stay and activities to enjoy.
Website: www.marysvilletourism.com
Address: Lot 5 Murchison St, Marysville, VIC, 3779
Phone: 5963 4567
Email: info@marysvilletourism.com
Lake Mountain
Lake Mountain is Australia's premier cross-country skiing and snow play resort, but when the snow melts away, it becomes a magical summer playground and adventure central for anyone into doing things outdoors – and all this just 120km from Melbourne!
In the warmer months you can walk, run, cycle or mountain bike around the extensive trail network, visit some spectacular look outs over the surrounding Yarra Ranges and enjoy the unique sub alpine environment all within a few minutes of the car.
Facts and figures
- 120km from Melbourne CBD making it less that two hours' drive from most parts of Melbourne.
- 20 minutes drive from Marysville
- It’s a great 22km road ride climb up to the resort and back on a quality sealed road (used as part of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour on many occasions)
- There’s over 30km of marked cycling and running / walking trails spread across 2400ha (great trail running training at altitude)
- Highest point: 1480m
- Modern visitor centre with Licensed Bistro
So if you’re coming up to Marysville to train for the M2M before race day, or want an alpine get away that’s close to Melbourne, then stop in at Lake Mountain while you’re in the area.
Website: www.lakemountainresort.com.au
Address: Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, PO BOX 40, Marysville 3779, Victoria, Australia
Phone: (03) 5957 7222
E-mail: admin@lakemountainresort.com.au
Nillumbik Tourism
The Shire of Nillumbik is located less than 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and has the Yarra River as its southern boundary. It extends 29 kilometres to Kinglake National Park in the north. There is an abundance of arts, cafes, wineries, bed and breakfasts, hotels and plenty of tourist attractions to keep you all the supporters entertained.
Click on the links below for more information:
Accommodation
Cafes
Wineries
Places to Visit