Myrtleford

Introduction

Set against a backdrop of Mount Buffalo, Myrtleford is an attractive town in Victoria's Alpine Shire. Nearby attractions include local wineries, Lake Buffalo and Mt. Buffalo National Park.

Sights and Activities

• Take in a view of the town from Reform Hill
• An old Tobacco Kiln can be found at the entrance to the town. It has been relocated there and is a reminder of one of the area's traditional industries.
• Fishing for trout and cod.
• Visit nearby Mount Buffalo National Park.
• Skiiing is possible on Mount Buffalo in winter.

Events and Festivals

• The Myrtleford Festival celebrates the cultural history of the district and promotes local industries and communities. It is held on the Labour Day long weekend in March.
• The Myrtleford Show is a classic country show. Held at the Myrtleford Showgrounds.

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

Myrtleford is 274km north-east of Melbourne and can be reached by driving along the Hume Highway up to Wangaratta and then turning off on the Great Alpine Road. From there it is about 42km to Myrtleford. Estimated driving time from Melbourne is just over 3 hours.

You can also take the scenic route through the gourmet Milawa region, along Snow Road from Glenrowan.

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

Visits to nearby Mount Buffalo are easiest accomplished by car.

By Public Transport

By Foot

The town is small enough to explore on foot quite easily.

By Bike

Cycling is a great way to get around town and explore nearby towns as well. It lies on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, a cycling and walking track converted from a disused railway line.

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Australia Post is the government's postal service. Most reasonably sizable townssuburbs will have at least one post office. A standard letter or postcard sent within Australia will cost $0.55. Internationally, it costs $1.40 to send postcards anywhere in the world. Letters cost $1.45 to send within the Asia Pacific region and $2.10 to anywhere else in the world. ^[1]. It is also possible to send things as parcels or by express mail.