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Alpine Ascent

Ride four of our classic alpine peaks to meet the 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge.

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High Country highlights

Bright Brewery
Bright Brewery uses fresh mountain water, quality ingredients and craft brewing techniques to brew an award-winning range of Mountain Crafted beers....
Tea Rooms of Yarck
Italian
16/20 – 2 hats
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
Yarra Valley to High Country touring route
Take the journey from the Yarra Valley to Victoria's High Country and uncover a treasure trove of fine food and wine.
Alpine National Park
Lose yourself in spectacular mountain landscapes, wild rivers, impressive escarpments, snow gum forests and wide open grasslands known as high plains.
The Great Alpine Road
Drive one of Australia's great touring routes. The Great Alpine Road extends from the north-east of Victoria to the heart of Gippsland.
Boyntons Feathertop Winery
Make a day of it and enjoy wine tasting and delicious alfresco lunches on the garden terrace overlooking Mt Buffalo and the Ovens Valley.

More High Country attractions

Discover the region

Taste your way around the High Country's villages and receive warm welcomes from the families who run the gourmet restaurants, boutique wineries and lodgings. Ski over the Alps in winter, and return in the warmer months for a breathtaking array of adventure activities to get the adrenaline pumping.

Nature, High Country, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Nature and wildlife

From river valleys to majestic snow dusted mountain peaks, the natural beauty of the stunning High Country region knows no bounds.

Pedal To Produce, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Outdoor activities

Walk, run or ride on bush trails in the High Country surrounded by soaring panoramas, quirky local wildlife and crystal clear waters.

Beechworth Honey, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Local produce

Relish the High Country's homegrown produce at its freshest, or delivered to your plate by a passionate local chef and accompanied by a regional wine.

The Great Alpine Road

Drive one of Australia's great touring routes. The Great Alpine Road extends from the north-east of Victoria to the heart of Gippsland.

Campbells Winery, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Rutherglen

Discover the taste of history with a fresh palate in Rutherglen, a historic wine growing area invigorated by a crop of young winemakers.

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Bright

See Bright in its autumnal splendour, and make the most of nearby snowfields, national parks and exceptional home-grown food and wine.

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Dal Zotto Estate, King Valley, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Milawa and King Valley

Live it up and enjoy the good life in Milawa and King Valley, Victoria's breadbasket and one of Australia's oldest gourmet regions.

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Beechworth

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.

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Deals

$140
Gourmet Experience at All Saints
Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival at All Saints Estate, a guided tour of the historic castle, private tasting in the Family Cellar and three-course meal with matched wines.
from $520 per person*
Serenity Bound
Explore Mansfield and the surrounds with two nights' accommodation, a half day fly fishing experience, self-guided nature walk and a gourmet picnic hamper.
$425
Sustainable Gourmet Experience
Enjoy a luxury gourmet stay at Villa Gusto with overnight accommodation in a luxury suite, a five course Sicilian degustation dinner and gourmet breakfast.
Buy one, get one free*
Have a beer on us
Stop in at Bright Brewery, buy a glass of beer or wine and we’ll shout you another to the same or lesser value.
$349
Weekend for two in Myrtleford
Stay overnight at Motel on Alpine with dinner at Range Restaurant. Then breakfast and guided tour of the Butter Factory, lunch at Café Fez and shopping at Red Ramia.
$468
Escape for Two at Hotham
Escape to Mt Hotham this summer with a two night stay at Mountain Dreaming Apartments, dinner voucher for the General Store, and bike/helment hire from Dinner Plain.

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What's on

Feb 2012
2012 WildArt @ Old Post Office Seymour
The 2012 WildArt @ Old Post Office Seymour exhibition fills three rooms of the multi-roomed heritage Circa 1872 Fine Art Gallery with more than 200...
Feb 2012
The Adventure Travel Film Festival
A weekend of films, camping and outdoor action.Beautiful Bright Victoria, whether you walk, drive, paddle, climb, fly, cyclists, motorcycle land,...
Mar 2012
Hotham Challenge Ride
Challenge yourself on Victoria's great Alpine Road with grades of up to 18% and an average grade of 4.8% over the 38 kiliometre Hotham Summit Climb....
Mar 2012
Bike Buller MTB Festival
The Bike Buller MTB Festival brings all that is great about mountain biking to one spectacular location for a massive weekend of riding, single...
Apr 2012
Geebung Polo Match - Easter in the Alps
Watch the 'High Country Cattlemen' take on the 'City Slickers' in a polo match, named after the Banjo Patterson poem The Geebung Polo Club.
Apr 2012
Mt Beauty Music Festival
Mount Beauty Music Festival is planning a festival to remember. A fine line up of artists, comedians and poets will feature in this annual event. Not...