PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Need somewhere for the kids to burn some energy? Enjoy a picnic or BBQ in the fresh air beside a lake? Go for a swim? A swing? A skate? Or just sit under a big shady tree with the newspaper, a coffee and some mountain views? Our sensational local parks and playgrounds have you covered.

MOUNT BEAUTY

BICENTENNIAL PARK

This fantastic park on the pondage foreshore off Boat Ramp Road and alongside the Recreation Reserve has just about everything. A large playground, skate park, BMX Track, tennis court, electric BBQs and picnic shelter, tables, boat ramp, public toilets, parking and access to the foreshore loop walking path. Oh, and of course, views.

MOUNT BEAUTY SKATE PARK

The popular Mount Beauty Skate Park has one of the best skate bowls in Australia. Find it at Bicentennial Park.

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TAWONGA

PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK

Just across the road from the Old Tawonga Store on the Kiewa Valley Highway is the lovely Pioneer Memorial Park. Here you'll find a picnic shelter and tables, playground and parkland area, multipurpose courts and public toilets.

RYDER'S BRIDGE PICNIC AREA

This riverside picnic area is a great place for swimming and fishing and has picnic tables and an electric BBQ. Find it on Mountain Creek Road where it crosses the Kiewa River at the start of Fisherman's Walk.

DEDERANG

The Dederang Recreation Reserve off Streets Lane, Dederang, has a children's playground, seating, public toilets, tennis courts, golf course, oval and racetrack. The nearby General Store is a great place to grab some takeaway and head over for a picnic.

BOGONG VILLAGE

Halfway between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek, this tranquil picnic area on the shores of Lake Guy has electric BBQs and seating. It's also perfect for swimming or trout fishing.

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Big Hill Mountain Bike Park

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Bright – Mount Beauty

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Mount Beauty – Bright

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Trappers Gap (Mitta Mitta – Mount Beauty)

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Trappers Gap (Mount Beauty – Mitta Mitta)

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Trappers Gap (The Mill – Mount Beauty)

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Gaps Loop Ride

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Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River. This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region. The walk trail begins just…

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Fainter Falls

Fainter Falls are a must-see natural bucket list attraction located at Falls Creek in the Victorian High Country. This walk is located 1 km past Bogong Village, just before the Bogong High Plains Road crosses the Pretty Valley Stream. Start the walk opposite the car park. Follow the signed walking track, which provides spectacular views…

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Lake Guy, Bogong Village

Lake Guy/Junction Dam is situated 16kms from Mt Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village. The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit. Try your luck around the lake…

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