• Arts
- the Cultural Planning Officer for Mansfield and Mt Buller is Liz Webb - phone: (03) 5775 8541, or email: lizwebb@mansfield.vic.gov.au.
- MMuDS (Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society) - For information about productions contact Michele Padbury - phone: (03) 5775 1018 or Website
- Mansfield-Mt Buller High Country Festival and Spring Arts 2007 Friday 27th Oct - Tues 7th Nov.  More information on www.artsmansfield.com.

• Botanical Gardens
Situated at the east end of Mansfield's High Street, on the left just over the bridge, is the Botanical Gardens - an ideal place for a picnic or a walk.  Features include free electric BBQs, toilets, cricket pitch, playground equipment and a small lake frequented by birdlife.

• Campdraft
- Mansfield Campdraft Club Inc hosts an annual Campdraft in March. Catering and bar facilities available all weekend.  Information - Curly - (03) 5775 1067.

• Cemeteries
- Look for old graves of early settlers and people of historical importance at local cemeteries.   Mansfield's cemetery is located at the southern end of Highett Street, on the corner of Stoneleigh Road, and is well worth a visit.  Burial records dating back to 1860 are available. More details

• Cycling
- Mansfield has designated cycle lanes on the main streets and bicycle hire is available in town.
- High Country Cycle Challenge is held in March. Organise a team for the 220 km ride around the high country in 3 stages, finishing with a party on Mt Buller.  Information: www.highcountrycyclechallenge.com.au.

• Dining
- Mansfield's 4 hotels and several restaurants and cafés cater for many types of dining and wining. Great places to eat

• Expo
- Mini Boys Toys Expo, held on Easter Saturday in the Mansfield Sporting Stadium, Highett Street, is a fundraising event for the Starlight Foundation and features cars, trucks and boats.

• Festivals
- Mansfield-Mt Buller High Country Festival and Spring Arts 2007 Friday 27th Oct - Tues 7th Nov.  More information on www.artsmansfield.com.

- The Mansfield Autumn Harvest Festival is held on Labour Day weekend in March. The festival features a variety of stalls, music, and attractions and is an ideal family outing.

- Upper Goulburn Wine Vintage Celebrations -   For more information click here.

- Mansfield Apex Balloon Festival

• Galleries
- Galleries in Mansfield and surrounds exhibiting work by local artists, woodworkers and craftspeople. More details

• Golf
- Visitors are welcome at the Mansfield Golf Club in Kidston Parade for golf, dining and at the Pro Shop for all golfing requirements and tuition.  Information: (03) 5775 2628.
More details

• Helicopter flights
- Helicopter flights around the high country are available from Alpine Helicopter Charter.

• Heritage Walk
- Jamieson Heritage Walk is a self-conducted walk/drive around the Jamieson township, showing points and buildings of historical interest.

• History
- Mansfield Historical Society has a wealth of information about the history of Mansfield and surrounds - displays, historical files, microfiche, photos, memorabilia, maps.  Situated at the old Mansfield railway station, Station Precinct, Maroondah Highway.
Contact: Sheena Daykin (03) 5779 1094
-Jamieson Historical Society - information on the Jamieson area. Displays etc at the old Jamieson Courthouse. Do the Heritage Walk. (see above for link to page)
Contact: Barbara Bateson (03) 5777 0690

• Jamieson Scenic Walks and Drives
- click for more information.

• Kelly Tree
- The Kelly Tree, where the gunfight between the Kelly Gang and Mansfield police took place in 1878, is a 30 minute drive from Mansfield, in Stringbark Reserve, on Tolmie-Tatong Road (off Mansfield-Whitfield Road). Toilets nearby.

• Lake Nillahcootie
- A great place for a picnic, swimming, boating, fishing and just sitting while enjoying the scenery and the birdlife. Just 20 minutes drive from Mansfield. Boat ramp, BBQ facilities, toilets available.

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• Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc
- At the Showgrounds the Society hosts the Victorian Championship Utility Yard Dog Trials and Gymkhana on Easter Saturday, the Annual Rodeo in November and the Annual Show, also in November.  Information - Glenis - (03) 5775 5525.

• Mansfield Maze
- The Maze is still growing on its site in Goughs Bay Road, Piries.  An Open Day to view the maze's progress will be held in Spring.  Also to be featured will be a 2-storey barn housing a coffee shop and arts and crafts.  More information when it is available.

• Racing
- Mansfield - Horse racing picnic meetings are held at Mansfield Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day (the Mansfield Cup) and on Boxing Day. Bring a picnic, dress up and enjoy a fun day. Food vendors, drinks available.
-Merton - Races are held at the Merton Racecourse on New Year's Day.

• Rail Trail
- The Mansfield to Maindample section of the Rail Trail is to be constructed in 2007. It will be a walking and cycling trail along the old railway line route. More information as it becomes available.

• Rodeos
- Mansfield Rodeo is held in November at the Showgrounds.
- The Merrijig Rodeo will celebrate its 31st birthday, Labour Day weekend, 2008

• Shopping
- The Mansfield shops are mainly situated in High and Highett Streets, Maroondah Highway and Mt Buller Road, with others are scattered around the town.  They cater for a wide range of needs: clothing, children's toys, books, hairdressers and beauty treatments, plenty of retail food outlets, sporting goods, hardware and plumbing, printing, internet access, giftware and galleries and much more.

• Show
- See Mansfield Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc above.

• Skatepark
- Mansfield Skatepark is situated in the Football Oval and Sporting Complex grounds, Highett Street, Mansfield.

• Snow and Skiing
- Mansfield has several ski hire and outdoor recreation shops which cater for ski equipment and requirements clothes, chains, etc.

• Sports
- Tolmie Sports Day : Since 1886, the Tolmie Sports Day has been a great day for all ages in a beautiful bush setting. Equestrian and axemen's events are featured, as well as pedestrian and novelty events. Various stalls sell food and drinks.  There is a dance on Saturday night with a bush band, at the Tolmie Hall.  A fun weekend for everyone. Click for current information.

• Tours, trips and walks
- Many local tour operators provide tours of the area all year round - camping and safari trips, fishing trips, 4WD excursions, white water rafting, bushwalking in the high country, and 'made to measure' tours.
Walks - see Heritage walk above, Wetlands below

• Wetlands
- The Mansfield Mullum Wetlands are situated on the left as you enter Mansfield on the Maroondah Highway. The walk starts at the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre, where further information is avaliable.

• Wineries
- Mansfield has many local wineries, each with their own specialities. They offer wine tasting, cellar door sales, and some offer dining as well.

- A brand new festival brought to you by the Upper Goulburn Winegrowers'
Association - Upper Goulburn Wine Vintage Celebrations.  For more information click here.

• Zoo
- Mansfield Zoo is 9 kms from Mansfield on the Woods Point Road.  Information - phone: (03) 5777 3576.

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