Alexandra Visitor Information Centre

Visitors are invited to obtain a copy of the seasonal publication Murrindindi Magic which features maps and a calendar of events. Copies are available free of charge from the Information Centre.


About Alexandra


* located in the foothills of Australia`s Great Dividing Range

* population of around 2,500

* 130ks north east of Melbourne

* gateway to Lake Eildon, National Parks and snowfields.

* historic town with heritage walk and historic buildings framing the main Grant street

* annual festivals and events happen throughout the year in the main Grant street


Things To See and Do
Parks, Walks, Gardens


* visit the Information Centre and pick up pamphlets on local scenic drives/walks around Alexandra

* Lake Eildon National Park - camping, fishing, boating, swimming, picnic & bbq area, toilets, walking tracks, bird watching.

* Cathedral Range State Park - camping, picnic & bbq area, toilets, walking tracks

* Rubicon State Forest - camping, picnic & bbq area, bush walking, toilets.

* Rotary Park - picnic & bbq area, toilets. Centrally located in Alexandra.

* Jack Shiel Gardens - statue of Princess Alexandra, beautiful trees, manicured gardens.

* McKenzie Reserve - bush walking, wildflowers in Spring.


Places to Visit


* The Alexandra Timber & Tramway Museum. Open 2nd Sunday each month and major public holidays.

* Antiques

* Pottery

* Wineries


Accomodation
Alexandra boasts a wide vcariety of accommodation in the area consisting of award winning Bed & Breakfast, Cottages, Cabins, Motels, Caravan parks and Resorts.
Phone the Visitor Information Centre for a booking.


Festival and Events


* Easter Sunday - Easter Fair in the main Grant street

* June long weekend - Truck, Ute & Rod Show.

* 4th weekend in October - Open Gardens

* 3rd weekend in November - Rose Festival

* Christmas Eve Carnival in the main Grant street

 

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