Marysville State Forest
Marysville State Forest
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Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
May 2022
Marysville State Forest is located approximately 1.5 hours drive north east of Melbourne. The area is renowned for its lush eucalypt forests, clear streams and spectacular waterfalls. The forest provides excellent opportunities for recreational activities such as bushwalking, camping, picnicking, scenic driving, bird watching and fishing.
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for gold diggers on the way to nearby goldfields. In the 1920's Marysville evolved into a popular honeymoon and resort town, with many guesthouses offering a range of accommodation options.
Since then, Marysville has thrived as a tourist town and continues to be used as a base for the popular Lake Mountain ski resort during the snow season. The Steavenson waterfalls is iconic to the region. Lady Talbot Drive offers one of the most beautiful rainforest experiences in Victoria. Waterfall attractions include Keppel Falls, Phantom Falls and Taggerty Cascades.
My wife and I enjoyed our recent holiday here for two nights, staying at Peppers Hotel. We went hiking on several hiking trails. We were also here on a holiday for two nights in 2021.
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stopover for gold diggers on the way to nearby goldfields. In the 1920's Marysville evolved into a popular honeymoon and resort town, with many guesthouses offering a range of accommodation options.
Since then, Marysville has thrived as a tourist town and continues to be used as a base for the popular Lake Mountain ski resort during the snow season. The Steavenson waterfalls is iconic to the region. Lady Talbot Drive offers one of the most beautiful rainforest experiences in Victoria. Waterfall attractions include Keppel Falls, Phantom Falls and Taggerty Cascades.
My wife and I enjoyed our recent holiday here for two nights, staying at Peppers Hotel. We went hiking on several hiking trails. We were also here on a holiday for two nights in 2021.
Written 31 May 2022
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BarbaraH07
Melbourne, Australia40 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I did two walks in this beautiful region.
#1 Dropped at the Keppel lookout and walked to Steavenson Falls and then onto Marysville. Very manageable, although I missed the signpost to where my lift was waiting, and ended up walking the 4km to Marysville - which was a beautiful fern-lined walk next to the river.
#2 Walk to Anderson Mill and return via Wilks Creek; steep at the beginning, but again enjoyable to the Mill and return track was manageable. Directions at the end of Wilks Creek could have been a little bit clearer at the end of the trail to return to the car park area. Divine and will do this walk again and may even consider camping at the Mill!
#1 Dropped at the Keppel lookout and walked to Steavenson Falls and then onto Marysville. Very manageable, although I missed the signpost to where my lift was waiting, and ended up walking the 4km to Marysville - which was a beautiful fern-lined walk next to the river.
#2 Walk to Anderson Mill and return via Wilks Creek; steep at the beginning, but again enjoyable to the Mill and return track was manageable. Directions at the end of Wilks Creek could have been a little bit clearer at the end of the trail to return to the car park area. Divine and will do this walk again and may even consider camping at the Mill!
Written 17 April 2018
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Annie N
Buxton, Australia61 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Stevensons fall is definitely the highlight, it is one of the tallest falls in Victoria and has a good flow even through the summer months.
Flood lit of the evening it is a must see as well as Kepels look out over the Great Dividing Range.
Flood lit of the evening it is a must see as well as Kepels look out over the Great Dividing Range.
Written 1 May 2018
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Andrea S
Eltham, Australia30 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Stayed at this lovely homely cottage for 1 night only (due to lockdown). Great facilities. Unfortunately we were led to believe it was dog friendly. NO fences isn't "dog friendly", therefore I couldn't really relax. They escaped over the road and into nearby properties. For such a beautiful cottage, some nice comfy outdoor lounges would have been ideal to sit on instead of hard wooden benches to sit on. Spa was fabulous and the pantry was the best stocked I've ever seen!
Written 8 March 2021
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Lupo T
Melbourne, Australia73 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Such a relief to see that gorgeous state forest green and lush again but different after the bushfire year that seems a long time ago. But never forgotten. It is even worth the bumpy unsealed road for those wanting to head over to Alexandra via the state forest. Beautiful drive
Written 11 March 2018
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,190 contributions
May 2017 • Business
Surrounded by the green folds of the Great Divide, Marysville has welcomed tourists to its mountain vistas, fern walks and spectacular waterfalls for over 120 years.
Early visitors based themselves in grand Victorian guesthouses, took horse buggy rides along Lady Talbot Drive and picnicked beneath the tree ferns and towering Mountain Ash. In the wake of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, Marysville has revitalised a network of shared trails that enable walkers, cyclists and horseriders to experience the best nature has to offer.
Visit majestic Steavenson Falls, take a forest drive to the Beeches or enjoy the expansive view at Keppel Lookout. Experience the region's rich logging history at the Cambarville Historical Township and walk among some of Australia's tallest and oldest living trees. This is Marysville as you have never seen it before.
Early visitors based themselves in grand Victorian guesthouses, took horse buggy rides along Lady Talbot Drive and picnicked beneath the tree ferns and towering Mountain Ash. In the wake of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, Marysville has revitalised a network of shared trails that enable walkers, cyclists and horseriders to experience the best nature has to offer.
Visit majestic Steavenson Falls, take a forest drive to the Beeches or enjoy the expansive view at Keppel Lookout. Experience the region's rich logging history at the Cambarville Historical Township and walk among some of Australia's tallest and oldest living trees. This is Marysville as you have never seen it before.
Written 14 November 2017
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Victoria, Australia86,135 contributions
Aug 2023
The forest provides outstanding opportunities for recreational activities such as bushwalking, camping, picnicking, scenic driving, bird watching and fishing.... within ten minutes of driving into it I had visited three lookouts.
The state forest is known for its lush eucalypt forests, clear streams and spectacular waterfalls. It's worth a drive out into the forest, because there is so much to do and see if you like getting back to nature.
One caution would be to drive carefully... the road is windy and as you can see where I was had yellow lines, which indicates snow. I did not see snow, but then... I didn't see cars for miles at a time. Driving from here to Rawson, I think I passed three cars... so ensure you are ready for the unforeseen because rescue may not be forthcoming- I also didn't get signal on either phone for awhile...so no Telstra and no Optus.
... if you do make your way out here, it is spectacular...
The state forest is known for its lush eucalypt forests, clear streams and spectacular waterfalls. It's worth a drive out into the forest, because there is so much to do and see if you like getting back to nature.
One caution would be to drive carefully... the road is windy and as you can see where I was had yellow lines, which indicates snow. I did not see snow, but then... I didn't see cars for miles at a time. Driving from here to Rawson, I think I passed three cars... so ensure you are ready for the unforeseen because rescue may not be forthcoming- I also didn't get signal on either phone for awhile...so no Telstra and no Optus.
... if you do make your way out here, it is spectacular...
Written 17 August 2023
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,079 contributions
Apr 2021
The Marysville State Forest includes such areas as Steavenson's Falls, Keppel's Lookout and various walks around the forest area outside of the town.It is a pretty area with tall trees, ferny creek walks and waterfalls.
Written 20 April 2021
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CodyMav
Gold Coast, Australia27,272 contributions
Dec 2019
Marysville State Forest is quite extensive, climbing a long way which proffered excellent views at times; but the contrasts of the drive itself were the most remarkable.
Seemingly endless tree-ferns lined the road, twisting ever upward. Very relaxing
Seemingly endless tree-ferns lined the road, twisting ever upward. Very relaxing
Written 4 January 2020
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CodyMav
Gold Coast, Australia27,272 contributions
Dec 2019
Heading north from Warburton, the road towards Marysville seems to climb foreever on a gentle grade, winding through a variety of landscapes, made even more interesting when you see the re-growth since the Black Saturday fires in 2009.
But the highlight is clearly the thousands of tree ferns that line most of the road.
But the highlight is clearly the thousands of tree ferns that line most of the road.
Written 4 January 2020
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