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WELCOME TO DINDI
Discover the natural beauty of the Murrindindi region
If you enjoy fern walks
and majestic waterfalls,
water sports and fishing,
winter snow play, local
history, fine food and
wine, cosy getaways
or a relaxing camping
holiday, the spectacular
Murrindindi region has
it all.
This is Melbourne’s closest
natural playground, rich with
national parks, state forests,
Lake Eildon, Lake Mountain
and the magnificent Goulburn
River. So many incredible, aweinspiring locations right on
the city’s doorstep.
Scattered throughout these
spectacular hills and valleys
are the charming towns and
villages of Marysville, Eildon,
Yea, Alexandra, Kinglake and
surrounding districts.
But don’t just take our word
for it, come and discover
‘Dindi’ (as the locals call
it) for yourself. Our natural
wonders, welcoming towns,
legendary country hospitality,
delicious food and wine, and
vibrant events – you can
choose to do more, or less…
naturally, in Murrindindi.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
WUMINDJIKA
“We ask that you treat
the land with respect
and the land in turn
will look after you.”
— Taungurung Clans
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Looking for a place to
escape and unwind?
A place to slow down and
connect with nature?
Just beyond the Great
Dividing Range, a short
drive to the north east of
Melbourne, you’ll discover
the Murrindindi region, an
area of stunning natural
beauty - from the Goulburn
River flats to the rugged
peaks and cool temperate
rainforests of the Great
Dividing Range.
DID YO
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the
land and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
We respect and celebrate the history and living culture of the
Traditional Owners and their unique role in the life of this region.
Many of our township and place names
derive from traditional language.
* The Taungurung word for Murrindindi
is ‘Marramdurandi’ meaning
’mountainous, misty place’
* The name Taggerty is thought to
be the aboriginal word for ‘Blue Clay’
* Yarck was the name of a cattle
station, thought to be derived from
the aboriginal word ‘yaruk’
* Narbethong comes from the
Taungurung word ‘Naabedhong’
meaning cheery and lively
* Ghin Ghin means meeting of
the waters and is a significant
indigenous meeting place
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