Upper Goulburn Historic Area
* Matlock township: now a barren ridge and hilltop with little to remind the visitor that the former flourishing gold town had seven hotels, seven stores, two banks and a district population in the thousands in 1866. Access is via Wood's Point Road from Marysville, Abberfeldy.
* Wood's Point township: the focal point of the Upper Goulburn River Valley. Gold mining has continued since 1862. Features of interest include the hotel, museum, store, camping areas and Ross' hydro-electric plant. Access to Wood's Point is via Mansfield, Marysville or Moe.
* A1 Mining settlement: site of the A1 gold mine which began operations in 1861. This unique settlement, along the road in the narrow Raspberry Creek Valley, retains its original mining characteristics.
* Gaffney's Creek/Lauraville settlement: site of the first gold discovery on the Jamieson-Walhalla goldfields in 1859. Present day attractions include the historic cottages, chimneys and mining relics scattered throughout the hills. Access is from Mansfield-Wood's Point Road.
* Knockwood and Ten Mile township sites: little remains of these former mining settlements, although historic relics can still be found, including the water diversion tunnel at Tunnel Bend. Access is from Mansfield-Wood's Point Road.
* Kevington settlement: the valley between Jamieson and Kevington contains a number of private residences that date back to early times. Access is from Mansfield-Wood's Point Road.
* Jamieson: a picturesque and historic settlement near the junction of the Goulburn and Jamieson rivers. The most significant of its historic buildings is the former Court house built in 1864 that serves as a museum and memorabilia display today. Access is from Mansfield-Wood's Point Road.
Things to Do
* The Goulburn and Jamieson rivers are popular for trout fishing, canoeing and gold fossicking. Access is from Wood's Point or Mansfield.
* Scenic views at Matlock, Frenchman's Gap, west of Jamieson on the Eildon Road and at Mount Skene on the Licola Road.
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