Marysville and Buxton

The perfect day trip

An hour and a half from Melbourne, Marysville is a nature lover's paradise. Surrounded by magnificent forests and alpine mountains.

The nearby Lake Mountain and Buxton areas provide further opportunities for mountain biking and walking, as well as scenic drives along the Black Spur.

Mountain bike trails

Million dollar views

Start your visit with a relaxing scenic drive up to Keppel Lookout for breathtaking views across Marysville and the Cathedral Ranges.

Keppel Lookout
A couple stands on Keppel Lookout enjoying sweeping views over a township sitting in a valley

Popular walks and picnic spots

Two people stand on a viewing platform and look at a cascading waterfall

Steavenson Falls Walk

Get up close to one of Victoria's highest and most spectacular waterfalls located just outside Marysville.

A calm river filled with pebbles and rocks with ferns on either bank

Taggerty River

Make a side trip from Marysville to enjoy lunch at this serene picnic area next to Taggerty River.

A river flows between green trees

Vic Oak

Grab your essentials from nearby Marysville and enjoy a picnic at this peaceful spot by the Taggerty River.

Plan your visit

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay at the Visit Victoria website.

Plan your Marysville and Buxton adventure
A couple sit at a cafe under autumn leaves on a sunny day