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Mansfield
Mansfield is a convenient base for skiing at Mount Buller and it makes a good base for exploring the High Country during the summer.
Practical Information
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre
167 Maroondah Highway, Mansfield
Tel (03) 5775 7000 or 1800 039 049
Website www.mansfield-mtbuller.com.au
Open Jan to mid-Jun 9am-5pm daily; mid-Jun to Sep 8am-9pm daily; Sep-Dec 9am-5pm
INTERNET ACCESS
Café Connect
62 High Street, Mansfield
Tel (03) 5779 1082
Coming & Going
There are daily V/line (tel 13 22 32) buses to Melbourne and during the ski season buses also go up to Mount Buller.
Hostel Accommodation
Mansfield Travellers Lodge
116 High Street, Mansfield
Tel (03) 5775 1800
Eating & Drinking
The Produce Store (68 High Street, Mansfield) does great food and coffee and just down the road there is also tasty food plus cold beer at the Mansfield Hotel (86 High Street, Mansfield).
Activities
Camel Treks
High Country Camel Treks organise a variety of camel treks around the surrounding countryside ranging from a simple 10-minute ride to overnight alpine treks lasting up to 4½ days.
Rifle Butts Road, 7km north of Mansfield
Tel (03) 5775 1591
Website www.calmwaters.com.au/camel/camelhome.htm
10 minute ride $6; 1 hour $24; 2 hours $35; 3½ hours $36; full day $104
