Nestled in the Ovens Valley, Myrtleford is located at the intersection of the Ovens and Buffalo Rivers with Mt Buffalo providing a dramatic backdrop to the town. Myrtleford offers fantastic view of the Ovens Valley, surrounding mountainous terrain and a different perspective with each change of season. Just 280 kilometres north east of Melbourne and 45 kilometres west of Wangaratta, Myrtleford is easily accessed from the Hume Freeway via the Great Alpine Road or by taking the Snow Road from Glenrowan which allows visitors to experience the beautiful Milawa gourmet region.
The industry and service hub of the Alpine Region, Myrtleford supports the wide range of agricultural activities of the region together with the timber, tourism and other prominent industries.
A variety of accommodation, restaurants, cafes and services are offered in Myrtleford to support users of the rail trail. For more information take a look at the accommodation, activities and attractions, and food and wine pages.
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