Located on the Great Alpine Road between Wangaratta and Bright, Myrtleford is a country town at the heart of a scenic wine-growing region. Originally known as Myrtle Creek, it’s dotted with leafy parks, nature-inspired sculptures and remnants of its tobacco-growing past.
Things to do in Myrtleford
Stroll through Myrtleford to explore its small boutiques and cafes, then admire the Phoenix Tree that was carved from the roots of a large river red gum by Hans Knorr. On the western edge of town is Rotary Park, where you’ll find barbecues and picnic areas, as well as the Historic Log Tobacco Kiln. The park is particularly attractive when its trees change colour in autumn.
For elevated views across Myrtleford, climb or drive to the Reform Hill Lookout, which offers sweeping panoramas across the town and its surrounding agricultural fields. At the base of the hill is the Hume & Hovell Monument, where you can learn about the expedition that passed through the area in 1824 in the search for new grazing land.
Spend a day wine tasting at the nearby cellar doors, such as Michelini Wines and Gapsted Wines, where Italian-style Fiano and Georgian-native Saperavi are produced. A short drive south of Myrtleford is Lake Buffalo where you can swim and kayak or just enjoy the scenic views across the Buffalo River. Mount Buffalo National Park boasts sheer cliffs, cascading waterfalls and photogenic snow gums that can be explored on a network of hiking trails.
Getting around Myrtleford
Myrtleford is around an hour’s drive from Albury and Albury Airport, which has regular flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. By road, Melbourne is just over three hours away. Renting a car is the most convenient way of accessing Myrtleford and the town can easily be explored on foot.