Notable viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi, Victoria
Auriferous Spur
Auriferous Spur is a viewpoint in Shire of Murrindindi, Victoria.
Auriferous Spur: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Auriferous Spur
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Auriferous Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -37.17501, 145.82797. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Auriferous Spur
- Lake Eildon National Park · sanctuary · Shire of Murrindindi · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Torbreck · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mansfield Botanic Park · park · Shire of Mansfield · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mansfield Zoo · sanctuary · Shire of Mansfield · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lake Nillahcootie · lake · Shire of Mansfield · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Mountain · lake · Shire of Murrindindi · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Terrible · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~46 km · Must-see
- Yarra Ranges National Park · sanctuary · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Dom Dom · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Tenerife · viewpoint · Shire of Strathbogie · ~67 km · Must-see
- Little Buller Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~67 km · Must-see
- O'Shannassy Reservoir · lake · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~69 km · Must-see
- Upper Yarra Reservoir · lake · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~71 km · Must-see
- Mount Stirling · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~75 km · Must-see
- Kinglake National Park · sanctuary · Shire of Murrindindi · ~75 km · Must-see
- Jimmy Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~2 km
- Keg Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~2 km
- Blowhard Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~2 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Auriferous Spur
- Mount Torbreck · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Terrible · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Dom Dom · viewpoint · Shire of Murrindindi · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Tenerife · viewpoint · Shire of Strathbogie · ~67 km · Must-see
- Little Buller Spur · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~67 km · Must-see
- Mount Stirling · viewpoint · Shire of Mansfield · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Donna Buang · viewpoint · Shire of Yarra Ranges · ~76 km · Must-see
- Mount Disappointment · viewpoint · City of Whittlesea · ~84 km · Must-see
- Mount Cobbler · viewpoint · Rural City of Wangaratta · ~86 km · Must-see
- Mount Buggery · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~90 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Auriferous Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Auriferous Spur?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Auriferous Spur?
Nearby: Lake Eildon National Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Mount Torbreck (viewpoint, 28 km), Mansfield Botanic Park (park, 34 km), Mansfield Zoo (sanctuary, 34 km), Lake Nillahcootie (lake, 44 km), Lake Mountain (lake, 46 km).
Is Auriferous Spur worth visiting?
Auriferous Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Victoria on Spotwander.