Mansfield - VIC

Mansfield is a town in the foothills of the Victorian Alps in the Australian state of Victoria. Mansfield was formerly heavily dependent on farming and logging but is now a tourist centre. It is the support town for the large Australia ski resort Mount Buller. It is associated with the high-country tradition of alpine grazing, celebrated in the film made around Mansfield, near the now famous Craigs Hut, called The Man from Snowy River (based on a poem by Banjo Paterson).
Whether you're into road riding, mountain biking or just a casual pedal between villages, Mansfield and the surrounding region has plenty of options on offer. Take in the changing alpine landscapes on a ride down country highways, enjoy some of the best downhill and cross country tracks in Victoria on nearby Mt Buller or cruise the Great Victorian Rail Trail at your own pace.
Mansfield is very close to two large lakes, Lake Eildon and Lake Nillahcootie. During the summer these sites are popular waterskiing destinations.
The nearby Mount Buller and Mount Stirling offer attractions all year round. During winter they are visited for skiing, lifted and back country respectively. In the summer hiking and mountain biking are popular. Ski lifts operate year-round at Mount Buller allowing bikers to easily get to the top of downhill mountain biking runs.
The bushland around Mansfield is used for horse riding, trail biking and four wheel driving on extensive tracks throughout the region.
Plus, there's an extensive number of wineries and cafes for the foodies.