Mirador: Play, Trails and Industrial History

Mirador can be explored through a range of points of interest: a playground in The Crest, a project area with remnant native vegetation and walking trails, as well as historic sites and waterways in the nearby area. Short Point and Merimbula add other themes, distinct from the destinations within Mirador itself. For families, this distinction is useful when planning a stay around different interests. It also helps when looking for a holiday rental to have a clear focus: should your time together be centred mainly on play, nature or history?

Playground and trails in Mirador

The Crest Playground is in The Crest in Mirador. Its combined play structure includes a slide, a flying fox, stepping stones, platforms, rope and metal ladders, and a climbing wall. This specific set of features provides a good starting point for planning with children: you can discuss which of these types of play interest you most. This makes it easy to distinguish the destination within Mirador from places in the nearby area.

The project area in Mirador contains remnant native vegetation. In 2023, several walking trails there were used exclusively for recreation. Check trail conditions and public access before visiting.

Walking route and waterways in the nearby area

The Mundooi Trail runs for more than two kilometres from the Short Point/Tura Beach car park to Short Point. As a standalone route, it has a named starting point and a destination. Unlike a stay with several trails in the project area, this route focuses on a specific connection between its start and end points. Check detailed trail conditions again before setting out.

Back Lake and Back Lagoon are near Short Point in Merimbula and are bounded by Whipbird Way and Mirador. Short Point is therefore a shared point of reference for the two bodies of water and the Mundooi Trail: the trail ends there, while the lakes and lagoon are nearby. Anyone finding their way around this area can refer to specific names: Short Point, Whipbird Way and Mirador.

Traces of industrial history near Merimbula

The Trolley Way Mirador Tramway is located off Mirador Drive in Merimbula. Its historical significance comes from its connection with the construction of Munn’s Maizena Works and other buildings in Merimbula. Pages Creek Dam adds a different aspect to the history of the Maizena factory: Munn built the dam around 1870 to 1880 to supply his factory with clean water. While the tramway’s connection points to construction projects, the dam illustrates the water supply. Together, these places offer different insights into Merimbula’s industrial history.

Choose the right focus for your stay

When choosing a holiday rental, it helps to distinguish between locations: The Crest Playground and the project area are in Mirador; other destinations are in the nearby areas of Merimbula and Short Point. Visitors planning mainly to use the playground will have a different focus from those interested in walking trails, waterways or industrial history. Base your search on the destinations you want to shape your stay, and distinguish between Mirador itself and places in the nearby area.

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