Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe. The Shire spans 3879 square kilometres and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields.
The Shire is located within close proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.
Murrindindi Shire encompasses the following locations: Alexandra in Red Gate Ward; Castella, Kinglake, Kinglake Central and Toolangi in Kinglake Ward; Strath Creek, Yea, Homewood, Kerrisdale and Flowerdale in Cheviot Ward; Acheron, Cathkin, Caveat, Dropmore, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Maintongoon, Molesworth, Murrindindi, Terip Terip, Whanregarwen and Yarck in Koriella Ward; Flowerdale, Glenburn and parts of Kinglake Central, Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek in King Parrot Ward; Devils River, Eildon, Rubicon, Taylor Bay and Thornton in Eildon Ward; and Buxton, Marysville, Narbethong and Taggerty in Cathedral Ward.