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• Join a group/club or take a class

  Did you know that there are over 30 Sport and Recreation Clubs in Mansfield! Check out the online Community Directory and search under the 'Sport and Recreation' heading. Click here to access the Community Directory.
  
  There are also a number of businesses that offer classes and opportunities to be more physically active.  Check out the online Business Directory and search under the 'Health and Wellbeing' heading.Click here to access the Business Directory 

• Get active as an individual or with family and friends

  Whether it is walking, swimming, hiking or bike riding there are plenty of activities in Mansfield that you can undertake individually or with your family and friends.

   

  • Click here to discover the parks and recreation reserves in Mansfield Shire.   
  • Walk around the Mullum Wetlands –  located close to town the walking trail begins at the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre, where car parking is available and you can also obtain a free map. A full circuit of the Mansfield Wetlands is approximately 1.5km and you should allow 45 minutes. Seating is available along the route. Click here to visit the Friends of Mullum Wetlands.
  • Why not increase your knowledge of the local area while you walk.    The self-guided Jamison Heritage walk takes you around the town, visiting nearly 30 sites, and gives you an idea of the early days of Jamieson - once a thriving gold town.  A brochure is available at the visitors centre in Mansfield.
  • Discover a new walk or create your own on the interactive Victoria Walks website 
  • Close to Mansfield is Mt Buller which has a vast array of both summer and winter activities.  Check out the Mansfield-Mt Buller High Country Reservations website for information on how to get active in the mountains
  • If you’re up for an adventure, why not explore the Alpine National Park!  Click here to download the Parks Victoria – Alpine National Park notes
  • Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail - One of the longest rail trails in Australia, the 134km Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail is open 24/7 to the general public for recreational use including bike riding, walking and horse riding. Currently open between Mansfield and Bonnie Doon, the reminder of the Trail will be open in early February 2012.  Click here to find out more about the rail trail 
  • If you’re into water sports check out Lake Eildon or Lake Nillahcootie .  In addition to water sports you will find camping, hiking and other adventure activities. 

TAFISA WORLD CHALLENGE DAY - WEDNESDAY 30 MAY

Other groups participating in World Challenge Day include the Mansfield Scouts, Mansfield Primary School, St. Marys Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Bowls Club, the Jamieson Community Group and the Mansfield Football and Netball Club.

Participation in World Challenge Day may form part of a regular meeting or training session or may be a specially organised walk, ride or game – anything that makes your heart beat faster for 15 minutes.

If you would like to run a 15 minute activity for your club, group or community or would like further information about any of the above listed activities please contact Kirsten Lingard, Community Development Officer on 5775 8534 or kirsten.lingard@mansfield.vic.gov.au.

Downloads:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Commitment form and competition entry