Leg 2: Bright to Omeo

110kms / 68 miles, 2hours

Mt Buffalo

From Bright the Great Alpine Road ascends through Harrietville to the alpine resort of Mount Hotham. The landscape changes from alpine ash to snow gum forest and heathland as you climb. Mount Hotham offers 245 hectares of ski area, including a wide selection of downhill and cross-country trails for beginners as well as experienced skiers.

Take in the spectacular views from Danny’s Lookout to the summit of Mount Feathertop, the second-highest mountain in the state, over the Alpine National Park and as far as Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo on a clear day.

Just south of Mount Hotham is Dinner Plain, a small alpine village that offers accommodation in comfortable chalets designed to blend in with the surrounding snow gums. Dinner Plain is a popular centre for horseback trail rides, with local tour operators offering year-round treks through the high country.

Walking and cycling

Explore an extensive network of tracks and trails that criss cross the high country.

Alpine National Park

This area covers most of Australia's alpine environment. Visit the snowfields in winter or the stunning summer wildflower displays.

Horse riding

Head to the biggest recreational horse riding area in Australia.

Discovery Drive

126 km An alternative route turns off the main route at Bright and follows the C536 to Tawonga Gap, the C531 to Mt Beauty, Bogong, Falls Creek and across the Bogong High Plains. Then join the C543 to Anglers Rest and Omeo.
This road (closed in winter) takes you past historic cattlemen's huts and breathtaking views across the high country, before connecting with the Omeo Highway to wind past the famous Blue Duck Inn at Anglers Rest and descend into Omeo.