Accommodation - School of Rural Health - University of Melbourne

Echuca is on the murray River and a two hour drive from Melbourne. It
was an important staging post for the first farming districts in Northern
Victoria and Southern NSW. Echuca retains much of its history and pioneerera
buildings making it a popular tourist destination with a unique Port and
Paddle Steamer fleet, and quality eating venues. There are also Service Clubs
on both sides of the Murray River, sporting facilities and extensive visitor
accommodation.
Mansfield Situated in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, and is
surrounded by grazing land and mountain forests, with the area well-known
for its stunning scenery. The town centre has several historical buildings
dating back to its days as a stock route camp in the 1940s and a gold mining
service centre beginning in the 1850s. Mansfield is very much a tourist town,
featuring a wide range of accommodation and vibrant commercial centre
which caters for the many visitors who then travel to the ski resorts of Mount
Buller or Mount Stirling via Merrijig. Around 25 kilometres north of Mansfield
on the Midland Highway is Lake Nillahcootie. Visitors to the lake enjoy
attractive picnic grounds, BBQs and a boat ramp, making the lake suitable
for fishing, swimming and boatingactivities. Lake Eildon and its surrounding
national park lie close to Mansfield, with numerous access points. For more
information visit: http://www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au/
Mt Beauty Established in 1949 and developed by the State Electricity
Commission of Victoria to provide additional accommodation for the
thousands of workers during the construction of the country’s second largest
hydro electricity scheme. This relatively young town, along with the
surrounding townships of Falls Creek, Bogong, Tawonga South and
Tawonga, are all part of a prospering tourist area with excellent services,
accommodation, food and a wide range of recreational activities available
for all ages. Enjoy the relaxed country living, friendly locals and a number
of cafes and vineyards around the area. Mount Beauty is a popular base
for outdoor activities from downhill mountain bike riding for the adrenalin
seekers, to a peaceful game of golf or you can enjoy the tranquil fishing in
a clear mountain stream. Bogong Alpine Village is a short drive away and
roughly half way in between Mt Beauty and Falls Creek. For more information
visit:http://www.mtbeauty.com/
Shepparton offers a range of activities including an art gallery, regular
live theatre and music performances, cinema, library and community-based
cultural organisations. It has a vibrant multi-cultural community, is a bargain
shopper’s paradise, including regional food. Brochures are available from the
Student Administration Office. Check the notice boards for what’s on or refer
to http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/ for more information.
Wangaratta is situated in the heart of the north east Victorian
internationally acclaimed gourmet food and wine region and on the doorstep
of the Victorian Alps. The Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery presents a
diverse and changing visual arts program and a vibrant Arts Centre which
hosts an extensive theatre season. Wangaratta is home to the annual
internationally renowned Wangaratta Jazz Festival. Please refer to the Rural
City of Wangaratta website http://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ for more
information.