Guidebook For Harrietville

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Guidebook For Harrietville

Guidebook For Harrietville

This quaint, historic town nestled amongst mountains on the Ovens River is the ideal location for a range of activities - from challenging hiking and cycling adventures through to more sedate pursuits, such as a relaxing stroll along the Ovens River, or a coffee at a local cafe or a beer at the Snowline Hotel. Close to Mount Hotham and Mount Feathertop, the town also serves as the ideal base for skiing holidays - and yet it's still just a short drive to Bright.
Treat yourself to a delicious ice-cream or a coffee and meal at Morries Cafe. Centrally located next to Pioneer Park, this friendly cafe is perfect for a relaxing brunch or a coffee or two. It's also next to the start of many of the local hiking trails, and the 5km-long cycle path to Mountain Fresh Trout and Salmon Farm.
Morries Cafe & Ice-creamery
195 Great Alpine Rd
Treat yourself to a delicious ice-cream or a coffee and meal at Morries Cafe. Centrally located next to Pioneer Park, this friendly cafe is perfect for a relaxing brunch or a coffee or two. It's also next to the start of many of the local hiking trails, and the 5km-long cycle path to Mountain Fresh Trout and Salmon Farm.
This unique swimming hole is a significant reminder of Harrietville's gold mining past. Now a popular spot to cool off in summer, there's a small picnic area and a short walking trail around the Hole. Just a short walk or drive from Harrietville.
Harrietville Dredge Hole
This unique swimming hole is a significant reminder of Harrietville's gold mining past. Now a popular spot to cool off in summer, there's a small picnic area and a short walking trail around the Hole. Just a short walk or drive from Harrietville.
Cast your line for fresh trout at this fish farm, located on the outskirts of Harrietville. You can also purchase fresh fish here, or pick up some bait if you're heading out to your own favourite fishing spot.
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Mountain Fresh Trout & Salmon Farm
10 Stony Creek Rd
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Cast your line for fresh trout at this fish farm, located on the outskirts of Harrietville. You can also purchase fresh fish here, or pick up some bait if you're heading out to your own favourite fishing spot.
Immerse yourself in Harrietville's fascinating past at this small but interesting museum. From artefacts dating back to early European settlers through to the heady gold mining days, you'll get a tangible sense of yesteryear here. Staff are knowledgeable, and some of the photos are amazing - particularly of the heavy snowfalls that were more common back in the day.
Harrietville Museum
Immerse yourself in Harrietville's fascinating past at this small but interesting museum. From artefacts dating back to early European settlers through to the heady gold mining days, you'll get a tangible sense of yesteryear here. Staff are knowledgeable, and some of the photos are amazing - particularly of the heavy snowfalls that were more common back in the day.
You'll find this place by following the delicious aromas of freshly made bread! Enjoy a coffee or a light meal here, or pick up supplies for your hiking or cycling adventure.
Harrietville Bakery
219 Great Alpine Rd
You'll find this place by following the delicious aromas of freshly made bread! Enjoy a coffee or a light meal here, or pick up supplies for your hiking or cycling adventure.
If you enjoy handmade chutneys, conserves and sauces, then make some time for Granny's Pantry! Walk around the beautifully maintained gardens, or check out their gift shop packed with a varied range of products, including garden furniture, art works, soaps, and many other items.
Granny's Pantry
56 Great Alpine Rd
If you enjoy handmade chutneys, conserves and sauces, then make some time for Granny's Pantry! Walk around the beautifully maintained gardens, or check out their gift shop packed with a varied range of products, including garden furniture, art works, soaps, and many other items.