Adventure Activities around Mansfield and the High Country
ADRENALIN WHITE WATER RAFTING
1092 Upper King Valley Road,
Cheshunt South 3678
PH: 0438 298 288
www.whitewaterrafting.com.au
info@whitewaterrafting.com.au
Hours:Bookings essential
Situated just over an hour drive from Mansfield. You must weigh at least 40kg to participate. After rafting, give your self some time to sample the wines and foods of the King Valley.
Host: Gayle
BUSH EXPERIENCES
Three Chain Rd, Booroolite
PH: 0408 509 213
www.bushexperiences.com.au
Hours: Bookings essential
Offers all-inclusive small group tours (2 -10) of Victoria’s High Country. Also provides accommodation at Homestation Lodge. Tag along tours and 4×4-tour guiding also available.
Host: Brian Westley
GLOBAL BALLOONING
Freecall: 1800 627 661
www.globalballooning.com.au
Hours: Bookings essential
1hour flights from dawn over the picturesque High Country followed by a champagne breakfast.
HIGH COUNTRY HORSES
10 McCormack’s Rd, Merrijig
PH: (03) 5777 5590
www.highcountryhorses.com.au
Hours: all year round (bookings essential)
All levels of experience catered for. (Minimum age 10 years). 2 hour rides to overnight and 8 day rides available. Ideal for families and social club groups.
Host: Chris Dunlop
HIGH COUNTRY BY HELICOPTER
325 Mt. Buller Road, Mansfield.
PH: 0428 376 619
Join David as he reveals the hidden beauty of Victoria’s magnificent High Country. The Helicopter’s unique flight capabilities provide exceptional visibility from the comfort of your seat.
HIGH COUNTRY SCENIC TOURS
PH: 03 5777 5101
MOB: 0427 027 200
www.highcountryscenictours.com.au
Hours: Bookings essential
Tours to Craig’s Hut, Mt. Buller, Sheepyard Flat, Wonnangatta Station and surrounding areas of the High Country. (Tours operate from November to May).
Host: John Findlay
HOWQUA VALLEY CARAVAN PARK – MINI GOLF
Mansfield-Jamieson Rd, Howqua
PH (03) 5777 3588
www.howquaholidays.com.au
Test your skills on this new locally themed mini golf park.
Prices: $8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child
$20.00 per family
Hosts: Sandra & Jim Duell
MANSFIELD AQUATIC CENTRE
Apollo Street, Mansfield.
PH: (03) 5775 2438
Hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm
Sat & Sun 2pm – 7pm
(Dec – Feb)
Toddlers, Junior and 25m Pool.
MANSFIELD GOLF CLUB
Kidston Parade, Mansfield
PH: (03) 5775 1218
www.mansfieldgolf.com.au
highgolf@bigpond.com
Hours: Bookings preferred
2 minutes drive from the centre of Mansfield. This 18 Hole Golf course offers beautiful views of Mt Buller and is a great course to have a hit. Children are also welcome. Hiring of clubs is available
MANSFIELD ZOO
Jamieson-Woods Point Road, Mansfield.
PH: (03) 5777 3576
Hours: 10am-5pm daily www.mansfieldzoo.com.au
Only 10 minutes from Mansfield, you will find regional Victoria’s largest collection of native and exotic wildlife. Take a picnic or visit the kiosk. Educational tours for schools and other groups available.
Host: Bronwen
McCORMACK’S MOUNTAIN VALLEY TRAIL RIDES
PH/Fax: (03) 5775 2886
Mob: 0427 752 886
www.mountainvalleytrailrides.com
deb@mountainvalleytrailrides.com
Hours: 7 days (Nov-May) (bookings essential)
All levels of experience catered for. From 2-hour rides to overnight and 8 day rides available. Accommodation available before/after safaris if required.
Host: Debbie & Bruce
MT.BULLER COMMUNITY CENTRE
Summit Rd, Mt. Buller.
Bookings: 0432 494 249
Hours: Open summer & winter (bookings are essential to ensure all activities are available).
Tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, archery, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain bike hire, gymnasium and guided Eco tours.
MT BULLER MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES
PH: 0412 587 011
www.bullerbikeadventures.com.au
Guided High Country Trailbike Adventures, Ultimate Alpine Accommodation, Specialising in Weekend Adventures. Photography & DVD Footage compiled to DVD.
Bookings Essential
Host: Mal
NETBALL & BASKETBALL
Can both be played outdoors free of charge on the courts in Apollo Street or indoors at the Stadium at a cost of $33.00 per hour.
SKATE PARK
Highett Street Mansfield (next to football oval)
PH: (03) 5775 2495
Hours: All day (FREE)
Open to public; require own equipment.
TENNIS
Elvins St, Mansfield
PH: (03) 5776 4295
Secretary: Sheryl Sargent
Bookings: via Mansfield Valley Motor Inn, Mansfield Hotel Bottle Shop or Choices Milkbar.
Coaching and junior Saturday Comps call Danny Cahill.
(03) 5775 1727
Own equipment is required.
WATSONS MOUNTAIN COUNTRY TRAIL RIDES
Three Chain Road, Booroolite
PH: (03) 5777 3552
Hours: 7 days a week (bookings essential)
www.watsonstrailrides.com.au
Beginners to advance riders and children from 5 years old are all catered for. Rides range from 1 hour through to all day including a BBQ lunch.
Hosts: Sally & Michael