About Us
After the tragic events of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires the shires of Murrindindi and Mitchell in regional Victoria were amongst some of the hardest hit. However, the regions are rebuilding and want the tourists to return.Thanks to an historic agreement between Tourism Victoria, in conjunction with the Federal and State governments, special funding has been allocated to these regions – to form a new cooperative marketing body - the Murrindindi Mitchell Bushfire Tourism Recovery Group (MMBTRG).
“The horrific Black Saturday Bushfires have had a devastating impact on tourism and we want to look to the future now and to send out a positive message to Australians”, said Chairman – Mark Challis.
The Shire of Murrindindi is located North East of Melbourne and encompasses the townships and villages of Alexandra, Buxton, Eildon, Flowerdale, Highlands, Kinglake, Lake Mountain, Marysville, Narbethong, Strath Creek, Taggerty, Thorton, Toolangi, Yea and Yarck.
Mitchell Shire is located less than one hour north of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria and incorporates the townships of Wallan, Kilmore, Broadford, Beveridge, Wandong, Heathcote Junction, Pyalong, Tallarook, Seymour, Puckapunyal and Tooborac.
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Reflections & Regeneration Black Saturday Exhibition - 4 Feb 2010
A poignant art exhibition that pays homage to the people and communities slowly rebuilding their lives after Victoria's devastating Black Saturday bushfires. Read More -
Wild Art at Old Post Office, Seymour - 7 Feb 2010
The annual Wild Art Exhibition of Wildlife and Natural Landscape features a truly inspiring collection of paintings by internationally acclaimed Australian Artists. Read More -
Worlds Longest Lunch - 12 Mar 2010
On March 12, 2010 the World’s Longest Lunch will be held in Marysville to celebrate the regions recovery
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Family Fun Day - Kilmore - 13 Mar 2010
The Kilmore Family Fun Day promises to be a great day out for the whole family.
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THAIFEST@MARYSVILLE - 19 Mar 2010
The Thai community of Victoria is supporting the bushfire affected regions of Victoria by taking the Melbourne Thai Festival on the road this year - to Marysville on March 19-20, 2010.
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