Marysville Attractions

Marysville (pop. 650) developed into a large gold-mining settlement after gold was found in the area in the 1860s. Its economy now centers on agriculture and timber working. Its quiet situation amid forest-covered hills attracts many visitors from Melbourne at weekends. In summer, lying fairly high, it is agreeably cool; in winter the hills are often covered with snow.

Within easy reach of Marysville are Lake Eildon and Cumberland Valley Forest. On Lake Mountain there is often sufficient snow for skiing. Big River State Forest offers good fishing, shooting, camping and fossicking for gold.

There are walking trails to Keppels Lookout, Mount Gordon and Stevensons Falls, the highest waterfall in Victoria (83m).