Marysville Attractions

Positioned at the foothills of the Yarra Ranges, the quaint rural town of Marysville is a picturesque tourist destination in the Yarra Valley. The town’s proximity to the Yarra Valley’s other tourist attractions makes it a popular day trip destination among visitors.

A number of guests come here to enjoy fun-filled activities, adventures and to relish the wide varieties of food and wine varieties available in this scenic town.

Some of the major Marysville attractions are the wineries, parks and gardens. Gallipoli Park is one of its popular garden settings with many things to see and do. The parkland boasts a separate children’s play area and a number of walking trails and pathways inside this beautiful setting. A major part of the park was destroyed during the 2009 bushfires. However, the park is open to the public after its $1.8 million renovation. The new park features a Reflective Garden, a Play space, gazebos, garden rooms and the New Life Sculpture.

The township of Marysville is popular for skiing and other snow activities during winter. Guests come here in winter to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing. Lake Mountain area of this township is the region that has experienced the highest snowfall in the past few years.

Marysville attractions also boast a number of beautiful walking pathways, bushwalking tracks and some lakes known for trout fishing. Those looking for a picturesque drive can take the driving trail from Melbourne to Marysville and enjoy spectacular views of the hill ranges and bushlands.

Marysville boasts an array of picturesque lakes across the hill areas. Hikers will love exploring these areas and enjoy walking across pathways that lead to stunning grasslands, mountain peaks and the scenic picnic grounds.