Stay and play in Victoria's alpine region. On and off mountain there's snow end of adventures to be had at après-ski bars and local day spas, at neighbouring wineries and village breweries, at restaurants with hats and cafes with snow-caps.

Mansfield & Mount Buller

Stay: Mansfield
Build up your snow strength with food and wine at local provedores, breweries and wineries. Keep the littlies entertained at Mansfield Zoo. Don't miss freshly roasted beans and blends at Mansfield Coffee Merchant.

Play: Mount Buller
Take a scenic chair-lift ride, join a snowshoe tour, slide behind a dog sled, and ski or board the slopes.

Craig's Hut, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Mansfield

Destinations
Get on your high horse in Mansfield, home of Victoria's traditional cattlemen, before dismounting for local rieslings and sparkling wine.
Mount Buller, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Image: Andrew Railton, courtesy Mt Buller

Mount Buller

Snow & skiing
Ski from the slopes to your front door at this alpine wonderland nestled high on the ski fields, with quaint lodges, family digs and luxury hotels.
187 Merrijig saltwater swimming pool

187 Merrijig

Retreats & lodges
Welcome to 187 Merrijig - a premium luxury retreat for couples set in the glorious natural surrounds of Victoria's High Country.Situated on a 100-acre...
Mt Buller Huskies, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Credit: Andrew Railton

Dog sledding

Snow and skiing
Live the excitement and discover the special bond between human and husky with a magical sled dog experience in Victoria’s stunning Alpine region.

Bright, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain

Stay: Bright
Relax at retro cafes and valley wine bars, celebrated restaurants and boutique breweries. Stock up on small batch ski fuel at Sixpence Coffee Roasters. Don't miss craft brews with views at Bright Brewery.

Play: Hotham and Dinner Plain
Try your hand at tobogganing and join a backcountry snowmobile tour at Mt Hotham's Wire Plain, or schedule a sled dog tour at Dinner Plain. Embark on a cross-country skiing adventure, or build a snowman in the Dinner Plain playground. For something a little fancier, take a snowshoe to fondue tour with Alpine Nature Experiences.

Huggins Lookout, Bright, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Bright

Destinations
See Bright in its autumnal splendour, and make the most of nearby snowfields, national parks and exceptional home-grown food and wine.
Mount Hotham, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Hotham

Snow & skiing
Known as the 'powder capital' of Australia, Hotham is the highest Victorian ski resort and is renowned for its double black diamond terrain.
Dinner Plain, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Dinner Plain

Snow & skiing
Relax and unwind at Dinner Plain, an eye-catching and relaxed alpine village nestled between the snowgums on the highest freehold land in Australia.
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Sixpence Coffee Roasters

Cafes & bakeries
Nestled within the foothills of the Australian Alps in spectacular Bright, Sixpence Coffee is a family owned and run small batch roastery with a team of...
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Bright Brewery

Breweries
Bright Brewery is a proudly independent craft brewery, bar, restaurant and bike hub located in the heart of beautiful Bright. With the backdrop of Victoria’s...
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The Buckland Studios

Resorts
The Buckland offers a serene escape for couples, set in one of the most picturesque valleys in the North East.Each of the studios has an open living area...
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Alpine Nature Experience

Tour operator
Alpine Nature Experience offers intimate and sustainable nature-based experiences in Victoria's High Country. Hailing from the heart of the French Alps,...
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Tomahawks

Restaurants
Think L.A food truck inspired share plates and quality cocktails in the beautiful township of Bright. Tomahawks is an American style bar/diner earns it’s...
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Club Wyndham Dinner Plain Exterior

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain

Hotels
Club Wyndham Dinner Plain boasts alpine charm and rustic elegance and provides the perfect alpine base to combine wilderness adventures with impeccable...

Mount Beauty & Falls Creek

Stay: Mount Beauty
Find restorative drinks at local wineries and breweries. Pop into wee Crank Handle Brewery for microbrews, a menu made of local produce and views of the Kiewa Valley at the base of Mt Bogong. Also in Mount Beauty, Mountain Monk Brewers has more than 10 craft beers to try, made from the on-site 1,000-litre brewery.

Play: Falls Creek
Sign up for a snow-shoe shuffle and zoom around on a snowmobile. Cover kids entertainment, snacks and warm-up rituals in one while watching how the Snonuts Donuts are made.

Mount Beauty, High Country, Victoria

Mount Beauty

Destinations
Experience real alpine village life in Mount Beauty, which lives up to its name from its prime location at the foot of Victoria's highest mountain.
Falls Creek Eagle Chairlift, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Falls Creek

Snow & skiing
Visit Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Victoria's largest ski resort and is renowned for its reliable snow cover, cross country trails and terrain parks.
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Elk At Falls

Retreats & lodges
Right at the heart of the Falls Creek alpine resort, you will find Elk at Falls in an unbeatable ski-in ski-out location. Elk at Falls is here to make...
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Crank Handle Brewery

Breweries
Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria...
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Mountain Monk Brewers

Breweries
Nestled into the base of Mount Bogong, lies the picturesque township of Mount Beauty. In 2017, after being closed for two years, Mount Beauty’s local watering...

Beechworth & Mt Buffalo

Stay: Beechworth
Indulge in some fine foodie experiences, explore the town's gold rush history and architecture, and treat yourself at a local spa. Don't miss out on a table at acclaimed restaurant Provenance.

Play: Mount Buffalo
Suit up for snow play and snow shoeing at Mount Buffalo. Stop for a warming Alpine Valley wine at Ringer Reef Winery Porepunkah.

Beechworth streetscape, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Image: Roberto Seba

Beechworth

Destinations
Experience Beechworth's burgeoning food and wine scene, and take the time to discover the town's rich gold rush history and Ned Kelly connections.
A couple exploring the winter High Country.

Mt Buffalo

Snow & skiing
Grab your winter gear and make your way up to the sub alpine climes of Mount Buffalo for a dose of snow play, tobogganing and cross-country skiing.
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Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct

History & heritage
The Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct is a collection of nationally significant buildings telling the story of how Australia grew and prospered.Beechworth...
The Beechworth Honey Shop

The Beechworth Honey Shop

Local produce
Enjoy an educational honey tour; taste products made from 100% pure Australian single-source honey; sip honey mead; and visit a working bee colony.
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Provenance Restaurant and Accommodation

Restaurants
They say you can't eat awards, but every bite of the east-meets-west cuisine at the increasingly acclaimed Beechworth restaurant is a prize in itself.
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Bridge Road Brewers

Breweries
Established in 2005 in the iconic Australian town of Beechworth comes this equally iconic brewery. Born (in the family shed) from a passion for beer, Bridge...
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1860 Luxury Accommodation

Cottages
1860 Luxury Accommodation is self-contained, private, romantic accommodation for one couple in historic Beechworth. An intimate space to take a break from...
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Billson's Brewery

Breweries
Founded in 1865, Billson's is one of Australia's oldest breweries. In the Tasting Room, you can sample their full range of traditional cordials, classic...
Beautiful views of Mt Buffalo from Ringer Reef

Ringer Reef Winery

Wineries
Sit out on the landing with premium wine and a seasonal platter and take in the stunning views of the Buckland Valley and the imposing Mount Buffalo.

Walhalla & Mt Baw Baw

Stay: Walhalla
Stroll around this tiny town's lovingly preserved 19th-century architecture and take a gold mine tour. Don't miss the historic Tramline Walk.

Play: Mount Baw Baw
Get ready for snow play: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, dog sledding and snow shoe tours are yours for the taking.

Walhalla, Gippsland. Victoria, Australia

Walhalla

Destinations
Discover Walhalla, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns, and today an historic township in Gippsland's alpine wilderness.
Skiing at Mount Baw Baw, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Mt Baw Baw

Snow & skiing
Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is the closest downhill ski area to Melbourne, making it a popular destination for day-trippers and families alike.
Walhalla, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Walhalla Tramline Walk

Walking & hiking
Follow an old timber tramline with flora, fauna, historic gold mines and great views of Walhalla.
Walhalla Historic Area

Walhalla Historic Area

National parks & reserves
Walhalla, a rich gold producer for 50 years, is a remote and picturesque mountain township. It is hard to imagine a more difficult site for a town than...
The Star Hotel is directly opposite the band rotunda

Walhalla's Star Hotel

Hotels
Walhalla's Star Hotel provides stylish country accommodation in the heart of Walhalla Historic Township. A reconstruction of the original gold-era Star...

Marysville & Lake Mountain

Stay: Marysville
Follow walking trails through forests and fronds to lookouts and waterfalls, and wander local parks and gardens. Don't miss Steavenson Falls as it plummets 84 metres into the river below.

Play: Lake Mountain
Take the family tobogganing on the mountain, while seasoned skiers can hit the 30-kilometres of cross-country trails.

Keppel Lookout over Marysville, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Marysville

Destinations
Be invigorated by the pristine natural environment and enjoy diverse outdoor activities year-round, from walking and cycling to cross-country skiing.
Skiing at Lake Mountain, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Lake Mountain

Snow & skiing
Well regarded as Australia's premier cross-country ski resort, Lake Mountain is the third most visited cross-country alpine resort in the world.
Bruno's Art & Sculpture Garden, Marysville, High Country, Victoria

Bruno's Art & Sculpture Garden

Art galleries
Spend a magical day wandering through the rainforest gardens and discover the more than 120 fantasy sculptures scattered throughout the grounds.
Keppel Lookout, High Country

Keppel Lookout Trail

Walking & hiking
Climb up through stunning forest to four lookouts for spectacular views across Marysville, the Cathedral Range State Park and Steavenson Falls.
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Marysville Garden Cottages

Cottages
Marysville Garden Cottages have eight cottages designed for couples looking for a relaxing retreat.The cottages have a touch of old world charm while still...

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Snowboarding

Snow & skiing
Whether you're a novice or a weekend hero, there are plenty of places to cut up the slopes and practice your jumps all across Victoria's snowfields.
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Getting to the snow

Snow & skiing
You can drive, fly or catch a bus to Victoria's excellent snowfields. Most of Victoria's alpine resorts lie to the north-east of Melbourne.
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Skiing

Snow & skiing
Experience unforgettable downhill skiing at Victoria's major resorts – Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Hotham – and at Mt Baw Baw.
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10 wonderful ways to enjoy the snowfields

Outdoor & adventure
Carve up the slopes on a winter adventure like no other. Victoria's snowfields are a frosty haven for adventure seekers and snuggle bunnies alike.