
Hotels in Bonnie Doon, Victoria
Bonnie Doon Hotel Motel
Bonnie Doon Hotel Motel Lakeland Resort Conference Centre
Information on Bonnie Doon, VIC 3720
Bonnie Doon (VIC) , infamous for its town being used for the movie "The Castle" at last has water under the bridge!
This picture is taken, standing on the old rail bridge, and looking over the highway/road birdge towards the main lake which is the northern most end of Eildon Weir.
The Bonnie Doon "Lakeside" Hotel/Motel is just out of sight to the left of this photo where the bridge ends.
Photo April 2011
Photo and information submitted by Gary Pope, Many Thanks
Bonnie Doon is a small lakeside town in Victoria's High Country, situated 168 kilometres north-east of Melbourne on the Maroondah Highway. With a population of approximately 666, this peaceful township sits on the edge of Lake Eildon and serves as the gateway to the alpine region. The town was relocated to higher ground in the 1950s when the lake's expansion flooded the original settlement.
Known for its tranquil atmosphere – famously captured in the Australian film "The Castle" – Bonnie Doon is a popular destination for water sports, fishing, bushwalking, and cycling along the Great Victorian Rail Trail.
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Travel options
Bonnie Doon is accessible by car, located approximately two hours' drive from Melbourne via the Melba Highway. The town sits on the Maroondah Highway, making it convenient for road travellers heading to the High Country. It's positioned about 20 minutes from the larger town of Mansfield, which offers additional services and connections.
The Great Victorian Rail Trail passes through Bonnie Doon, providing cyclists and walkers with a scenic 134-kilometre route through Central Victoria. The town also has local roads connecting to nearby Lake Eildon attractions and surrounding alpine areas.
- Maindample (8km)
- Mansfield (21km)
- Alexandra (22km)
- Yarck (23km)
- Eildon (24km)
- Snobs Creek (26km)
- Thornton (26km)
- Molesworth (32km)
- Tolmie (36km)
- Euroa (39km)


