Since 2015
Make a weekend of it
The festival is the reason to come. Mansfield in winter is the reason to stay.
Nestled at the foot of Mt Buller in Victoria’s High Country, Mansfield is one of those towns that does winter properly. Cold mornings, open fires, extraordinary food and drink, and enough to keep you busy from Friday to Sunday without ever feeling rushed. Trust us — one night is never enough.
Here’s everything you need to plan the perfect festival weekend.
GETTING HERE
By car Mansfield is approximately two and a half hours from Melbourne via the Maroondah Highway. It’s an easy and beautiful drive – especially in winter when the landscape is at it’s most dramatic. Allow extra time if heading up to Mt Buller for the snow.
By bus Leave the driving to someone else. V/Line operates a regular coach service from Southern Cross Station directly to Mansfield. The bus stop on High Street is around 800 metres from the festival site, with a flat paved path the whole way. Check timetables and book your seat at vline.com.au
WHERE TO STAY
Mansfield has a wide range of accommodation – from cosy self-contained cottages to hotels, B&Bs and caravan parks. June fills up quickly, so we strongly recommend booking as soon as your festival tickets are sorted.
For the full range of accommodation options in and around Mansfield, visit the official Mansfield Mt Buller tourism website – the best single source for availability across the region.
Additional accommodation partners coming soon.
PLANNING TO SKI?
If you’re combining the festival with a snow trip, Mt Buller is just 48 kilometres from Mansfield. Book your mountain accommodation via the Mt Buller resort website and factor in the festival as the perfect way to round out your winter escape.
THINGS TO DO
There’s plenty to fill your festival weekend beyond the Saturday night celebrations. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you in Mansfield and the surrounding region.
Swiftcrest Distillery Mansfield’s own craft distillery, producing small-batch spirits that taste unmistakably like the High Country. Drop in for a tasting and pick up a bottle to take home – the perfect winter warmer.
Mansfield Mini Golf Eighteen holes of fun for the whole family. A great way to spend a crisp winter morning before the festival kicks off. Wrap up warm and bring your competitive side.
High Country Maze Get lost – literally — in one of the High Country’s most unique attractions. The High Country Maze is a great option for families looking to fill a morning or afternoon across the festival weekend.
Mansfield Zoo A genuine hidden gem. Mansfield Zoo is a small, beautifully managed wildlife park where you can get up close with native and exotic animals. Kids love it – and honestly, so do adults.
Mt Buller Australia’s most accessible alpine resort is just 48 kilometres from Mansfield. June is the heart of ski season – combine your festival weekend with a day or two on the mountain for the ultimate High Country winter escape. Snow conditions permitting, it’s one of the best days out in Victoria.
Explore the High Country The greater Mansfield and High Country region has no shortage of ways to spend a winter weekend – cellar door trails, walking tracks, horse riding, mountain biking and some of Victoria’s most spectacular scenery. For a full guide to what’s on in the region, visit the Mansfield Mt Buller tourism website.
More local attractions and partner listings coming soon.
TIPS FOR THE WEEKEND
A few things worth knowing before you arrive:
Book early Accommodation in Mansfield fills quickly in June – particularly around the festival weekend. Don’t leave it too late.
Dress for the weather Mansfield sits in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. June nights are cold – properly cold. Layers are essential. Hat, scarf, gloves and a warm coat at minimum. Pack an umbrella if the forecast looks uncertain.
Walk where you can If you’re staying in town, walk to the festival. It’s part of the experience – and parking around the festival site is limited on the night.
Make the most of the region The festival is on Saturday night – build the weekend around it. Arrive Friday, explore Saturday, recover slowly on Sunday. The High Country rewards people who take their time.
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STILL PLANNING?
Our FAQ page has answers to the most common questions about getting here, accessibility, what to bring and what to expect on the night. Tickets can be purchased online