Bonnie Doon Hotel, Bonnie Doon, VIC, Australia
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jinkson
S 37° 01.564 E 145° 52.692
55H E 400218 N 5901647
The Bonnie Doon Hotel is perfect for families, couples and groups who want to live it up or simply relax on the banks of legendary Lake Eildon.
Waymark Code: WMWZ3A
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 11/02/2017
Views: 5
With waterskiing, wakeboarding, boating and fishing at the doorstep, it’s the ideal place to unwind, enjoy & explore Victoria’s spectacular High Country.
Five acres of rolling lawns and majestic gum trees offer uninterrupted water access and views. Enjoy the newly-refurbished beer garden, rustic front bar, A/C bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows, quality meals & snacks, and 12 comfortable motel rooms offering full lakeside views and exclusive terrace pool access.
Bonnie Doon is a small village in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Maroondah Highway, in the Shire of Mansfield. Bonnie Doon is 168 kilometres north-east from Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Bonnie Doon township had a population of 521.
The township was established subsequent to gold discoveries in the area. It was originally named Doon after the town of that name in Ireland. The Post Office opened on October 1, 1866 and was renamed Bonnie Doon in 1891 coinciding with the arrival of the railway.
Much of the original town of Bonnie Doon was flooded by the construction of Lake Eildon in the 1950s. The township was relocated; some buildings were picked up and moved, whilst others were able to remain in their original site, such as the churches.
Bonnie Doon has a number of appealing and historically important places of interest that are well worth a visit. The town's attractions range from buildings dating back to pioneer days, to modern additions that demonstrate the people's ability to adapt, create and restore in order to make the town an enjoyable place to live in and to visit
The town of Bonnie Doon featured in the cult Australian comedy 1997 movie "The Castle".
Real Ale: no
Bar Food Available: yes
Restaurant: yes
Children Allowed: Special rooms
Dogs Allowed: no
Garden: yes
CAMRA Listed: no
Accommodation: yes
Beer brewed on site: no
Website: [Web Link]
General comments: Not listed
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