MANSFIELD sits at the base of Mt Buller and is a nature lover's paradise with hiking and mountain bike paths for all ages and abilities, as well as rock climbing, canoeing, white water rafting and four wheel driving options for the more adventurous.

The Great Victorian Rail Trail stretches from Mansfield and the foothills of Victoria's High Country all the way to Tallarook.

Streams and rivers offer fishing and exploration and with a growing food and wine scene, you can pack a picnic of local produce to enjoy as you take in the gorgeous sights.

If you want to get on your high horse there are trails to follow where cattlemen still drive their herds just like they did back when the bushrangers were known to frequent the area.

Craig's Hut and Powers Lookout offer some of the best views and you can gallop from the summit of Mount Buller just like in The Man From Snowy River.

Coffee houses, cafés, pub-style meals and fine dining options are at your fingertips and the local wineries are also worth a visit, specialising in Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wines.

Wineries of the Mansfield wine district are not limited to the town itself, but include Lima South, Delatite, Bonnie Doon, Lake Eildon, Barjarg, Goughs Bay and Lake Nillahcootie.

These wineries specialise in cool climate wines such as Riesling, white aromatics, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon and many have won awards for their exceptional flavours and blends.