Things to do near Ettrick
There are lots of trails to do in the valley, and then we can pick up and drop off in Millers Flat, free of charge
Feel free to wander around the extensive gardens by our cafe right next door.
Walks nearby
- Bullock Track Walk – hard walk but worth the views.
- Grovers Hill Walk & Frog Rock Lookout – easy walk
- Clutha Gold Trail – very easy walk from Millers Flat
Bike Trails near Ettrick
Plunge into our heated community swimming pool situated opposite Millers Flat school. Open throughout the summer months and heated to over 24 degrees, Millers Flat folk are very proud to offer this extremely well-maintained facility to visitors.
Sprawl on the gently sloping lawn, dive into the 1.70m depth and crawl the 33m length to release all those cares, woes, and aching bike muscles. Fire up the BBQ provided or bring a picnic and enjoy meeting the friendly locals.
Local Fruit & Honey
Ettrick Gardens, Darlings Orchard, Darryl Pierce Stall, Saffron Farm plus way more local fruit stalls throughout the Valley.
Pinders Pond is an old gold mining site that has been preserved for posterity.
This man-made body of water is the site of an old hydraulic elevation pond (dredge hole) managed by the local council as a recreation reserve.
It’s not just about seeing how beautiful your reflection or photos can look when taken here; there are plenty of other activities you might enjoy too such as kayaking with kids (or taking stunning pics).
Local History
- The Bakehouse Museum in Millers Flat
- Teviot Museum in Roxburgh
