Local Attractions
Things To Do In and Around Narbethong in Victoria's Beautiful Yarra Ranges
Less than a couple of hours’ drive north east of Melbourne, Narbethong is the perfect location for easy access to a wide range of exciting activities in one of Victoria’s most diverse alpine regions. So if you’re looking for weekend getaways near Melbourne or family holidays in Victoria, Narbethong is a great choice!
From your bed and breakfast accommodation at Oaktree Guest House, you can treat yourself to indulgent time spent amidst stunning local art and culture at Bruno’s Art and Sculpture Garden just 9kms down the road.
When it’s time to get the family out into the fresh mountain air there are plenty of things to enjoy, including:
- Invigorating hikes graded easy to difficult
- Leisurely bike rides or mountain biking thrills
- Horseback riding amongst the beautiful scenery
- Skiing during the winter months
- Tasting the local wines and regional produce
Take a trip along Black Spur Drive to experience the magnificent Mountain Ash forest with walking trails and picnic areas, the heartland of spectacular rainforest and thriving native animal habitats.
Visit the spectacular Steavenson’s Falls with breathtaking sights of some of the tallest waterfalls in Victoria, and take advantage of the many beautiful rivers for a spot of fishing.
Come ski season it’s an easy 40 minute drive to the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort where you can ski, snowboard and toboggan with friends and family. During the summer months Lake Mountain is popular with mountain bikers and hikers alike, with glorious wildflower walks during spring.
Oaktree Guest House collaborates with Mystic Mountains Ski Hire to provide our guests with discounted ski, snowboard and bicycle hire. Personal bikes and ski equipment can also be safely stored at Oaktree, with bike cleaning facilities for avid mountain bikers who’ve encountered muddy conditions.
Ready for some slightly more leisurely adventures after all that activity? The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most famous wine districts inviting you to explore an absolute smorgasbord of gourmet food and wine destinations. Visit a few cellar doors to taste premium wines, or book a wine tour for the complete guided experience.
And after a fun-filled day exploring all this exciting region has to offer, it’s time to head back to the homely comfort and warm hospitality always on offer at the Oaktree Guest House bed and breakfast accommodation in Narbethong.
Check out the long list of exciting things to do in and around the Yarra Ranges:
- Healesville Sanctuary – allow 2-3 hours to visit this zoo where you can see all our native animals, feed a kangaroo and take a pic with a cuddly koala!
- TarraWarra Museum of Art and TarraWarra Estate – located on the Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, you can feast your eyes on exciting exhibitions of modern and contemporary art before giving your tastebuds a treat at the TarraWarra Estate cellar door and restaurant.
- Maroondah Reservoir Park – take a picnic, fire up one of the park’s barbecues and take a walk or cycle around the park featuring a 41m high historic dam and reservoir, beautiful gardens and even a waterfall if you’re lucky!
- Narbethong Recreation Reserve – situated directly opposite Oaktree Guest House just a minute’s walk away, this native reserve features an adventure playground, the Narbethong Bushfire Memorial, picnic facilities and hiking trails.
- Cathedral Range State Park – offers spectacular mountain hikes and rock climbing for the adventurous!
- Murrindindi Scenic Reserve – a scenic spot for camping, bushwalking, bird watching, picnicking and fishing.
- Marysville Golf Course – welcomes visitors so why not rent or bring your clubs and play a round?
- Marysville Gallipoli Park – in nearby Marysville you’ll find a state-of-the-art children’s playground and a stunning reflective garden.
- Meeting of the Waters Recreation Reserve – just up the Maroondah Highway from Narbethong you’ll find the perfect reserve for fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply enjoying nature.
- Buxton Mountain Bike Park – 23km of purpose-built mountain bike tracks not far from your Narbethong accommodation.
- Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum – just half an hour’s drive north of Narbethong is a historic railway museum with operational locomotives. Between September and May you can also enjoy the famous Alexandra Markets.
- Rubicon Valley Historic Area – take a day trip to this conservation forest with hiking trails, waterfalls and campsites.
- Lake Eildon – in the warmer months Lake Eildon is a top spot for fishing, boating and a wide range of water sports.
- Trout fishing – a popular pastime in the Acheron Valley, you’ll find the fish are often biting in the Dom Dom Creek and the Goulburn River, or pop into the Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm.
