Dinner Plain
Nestle in among the snowgums and the high plains in your architecturally designed space at Dinner Plain alpine village and feel a million miles from city life.
All-season attractions
Seek a relaxing sanctuary from nearby Mount Hotham during the ski season. When the snow melts and the ski resorts all but close, you'll discover this alpine village in full working order, ready to accommodate you.
Snow play
Ski around Dinner Plain's meandering cross-country trails and gentle downhill slope with beginners' poma lift. Snowshoe and toboggan around the village, or take a ski lesson, hire your gear and make your way to Mount Hotham ski resort, just 10 kilometres away.
Spring indulgence
Slip away from the city and spoil yourself at the indoor-outdoor, Japanese-style Onsen Retreat and Spa. Take Sunday high tea with a glass of local sparkling at Rundells Alpine Lodge.
Get out and about
Hit the High Country in summer and discover the local cattlemen history. Grab a map and walk or bike the village trails, or challenge yourself on the 10-kilometre trail from Mount Hotham.
Play a game of high altitude tennis or saddle up on a horseback riding adventure through the Alpine National Park and enjoy spectacular views.
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Dine at Graze restaurant, pamper yourself in the spa and sauna and take high tea on a Sunday.
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Submerge into the indoor/outdoor alpine retreat for relaxing and therapeutic body and skin treatments.
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Make a day of it with a tour of the Great Alpine Road and the Bogong Alpine Way.
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Strap on the cross-country skis for a pleasant half-day outing among snow gum woodlands.
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Get on your mountain bike and explore beyond the alpine villages, into the heart of the high country.
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Escape the city for fresh mountain air and balmy temperatures, perfect for outdoor adventures.
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Major events
- Cool Summer Festival – March
- DP Festival of Cycling – Labour Day weekend, March
- Giant Easter Egg Hunt – Easter Weekend
- Geebung Polo Match – Easter Weekend
- Terra Australis MTB Epic – April
- Cool Wine Challenge – June
- Mountain Fresh Festival – July
- Mt Hotham/Dinner Plain 'Pub To Pub' Cross Country Race – August
- Altitude 5000 Sled Dog Challenge – August
How to get there
Dinner Plain is 375 kilometres or approximately 4.5 hours from Melbourne on the Hume Freeway (M31) or the Princes Highway (A1) via the Great Alpine Road (B500).
Australia's highest commercial airport, Hotham Airport, is just 10 kilometres from Dinner Plain. Qantas flies direct from Sydney and Melbourne during the ski season. A number of charter operators also fly in year-round.
A regular shuttle bus service operates between Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham throughout the winter season. Christians Bus Services offer luxury 4WD service and coach travel, and Snowball Express offers daily services between Melbourne and Mount Hotham during the winter season. The Alps Bus Link Service operates three times a week throughout the year, linking with V-Line services from Bright and Omeo.
