Sacred to the Taungurung people of the alpine regions of the Victorian High Country is this Scarred Tree near the visitor centre. In past centuries it was used to source bark to make canoes and containers to hold and transport food and water.


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1. Mansfield Cemetery

0.97 MILES

The three Mansfield police officers killed at Stringybark Creek by Ned Kelly and his gang in 1878 rest in Mansfield Cemetery.

2. Social Bandit Brewing Co

1.39 MILES

In a commercial estate on Mansfield's outskirts, this craft brewery is on the road to Mt Buller. Sample the numerous beers produced on-site, including…

3. Howes Creek Farm

5.87 MILES

Sit under a 120-year-old oak tree and enjoy pork pies, terrines, sausages and pâté, all made on-site from Howes Creek's free-range Berkshire pigs. Local…

4. Mansfield Zoo

5.93 MILES

Located 10km south of Mansfield is this surprisingly good wildlife park with lots of native fauna and some exotics, including lions, which are fed at 1…

5. Wrong Side Brewing

16.1 MILES

With a riverside taproom, a restaurant and a beer garden, Wrong Side Brewing's diverse range includes a zesty saison, a crisp pilsner and a hoppy pale ale…

7. Politini Wines

25.57 MILES

Sicilian varietals including Grecanico and Nero d’Avola grapes are Politini's point of difference, and there's an authentic Sicilian family vibe to the…

8. Pizzini

26.05 MILES

Pizzini is one of the more respected wineries in the King Valley region. It also has the A Tavola cooking school (4½-hour class $155) with a focus on…