Discover Marysville

In Marysville, local art meets a wide range of outdoor activities. At the heart of town is Gallipoli Park, home to the New Life Sculpture, designed and created by local artist Bruno Torfs. The range of experiences on offer is notably diverse: from artworks and creative workshops to forest walks, hikes and mountain bike trails.

Art and creative experiences

The New Life Sculpture in Gallipoli Park brings a work by Bruno Torfs to the heart of town. If you’re interested in public art, you can include the park as a stop while exploring Marysville. Bruno’s Art & Sculpture Garden offers another connection to art, with more than 200 works on display. MiRA, short for Marysville Information + Regional Artspace, combines tourist information with a gallery and also offers creative workshops. There are several ways to enjoy art here—from viewing the sculpture and visiting the gallery to taking part in a creative activity.

Walks ranging from short loops to full-day hikes

The Marysville Forest Trails include walks lasting about half an hour as well as full-day hikes. This range lets you plan your day around how much walking you want to do, rather than following the same format for every outing. You can start any of the trails at the Visitor Information Centre, or drive to the respective trailheads. This gives you a choice of starting point, while the particular hike determines how much time to allow.

There are also different routes to the waterfalls. An easy 700-metre walk leads to a lookout over Steavenson Falls. The falls are considered among the highest in Victoria. The Tree Fern Gully Trail is a scenic, easy walk from the town centre to the base of Steavenson Falls. If you’re planning a hike, you can consider these two options separately: one route leads to a lookout, while the other is described as a trail from the centre to the base of the falls.

Rainforest and mountain bike trails

Lady Talbot Drive begins at Woods Point Road on the edge of Marysville’s town area and offers walks through rainforest. So, alongside the trails around Steavenson Falls, a rainforest outing is another option in its own right. Cyclists will find more than 30 kilometres of mountain bike trails in Marysville, mostly on unsealed singletrack. This is separate from the information about the Marysville Forest Trails: some of those trails are suitable for cyclists and horse riders. If you enjoy spending your holiday on a bike, you’ll find both dedicated mountain bike trails and some routes shared with other users.

Which holiday rental suits your travel plans?

When choosing a holiday rental in Marysville, consider the pace you want for your stay: would you like to plan your days as you go, or schedule specific experiences in advance?

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