This is a lovely resort set up on a hill in a quiet location. "Natural rock" pool is of a good length size, with a separate kiddy pool. Unusual mini-golf. Small "lake" with lots of kangaroos around - watch out for all the poos on the ground!! Handy accommodation at base of Mt Buller. Did not want buffet breakfast spread or pay too much at the restaurant, so we went to a cafe in Mirimbah, just at the toll booth before heading up to Mt Buller. Lovely cafe. Lots of 4WD tracks and camping sites around Mt Stirling and Mt Buller. We did the tracks during the day and came back to the resort. Go to Bedaree Falls (stand underneath, behind the falls) - beautiful. Go to Craigs Hut - spectacular scenery. This is a must. Drive around Mt Buller. We were there over Australia Day long weekend (summer) so lots of mountain bike activities. The cafe at Mirimbah also takes passengers and their bikes up to Mt Buller for a fee - 4 times a day. Came back to the resort each evening for a jacuzzi and sauna. Had dinner at Mill Inn (at Sawmill Settlement between resort and Mirimbah), lovely and unusual deco setting - interesting. Good food. Food at the resort restaurant was good but slow. There were only 2 staff doing everything, including attending to the reception!! There's a games room down below reception area which is great for kids and adults alike. Walk around the resort - very peaceful. Sit and watch the ducks and kangaroos in the evenings. Our fourth stay here - mainly it's the only "decent" resort closest to Buller (accommodation up at Buller costs more presumably), but it's nice to get out but still come back to some peace, quiet and serenity.
- Mercure Hotel Merrijig
