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Alpine National Park
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Bogong High Plains
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Bright
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Cathedral Ranges
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Cathedral Ranges State Park
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Falls Creek
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Glenrowan
Visit Glenrowan, the site of bushranger Ned Kelly’s "last stand”... read more
King Valley
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Lake Eildon National Park
Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne... read more
Mansfield
A scenic two-hour drive from Melbourne, the country town of Mansfield seems a million miles from city life... read more
Milawa
Milawa is a fantastic destination for food and wine lovers The town is well known for culinary delicacies and the vineyards in the area produce some of the finest fortified wines in Victoria as well... read more
Mount Buffalo National Park
An all-seasons park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers... read more
Mount Buller
Mt Buller is becoming one of the most popular skiing destinations in Australia only 150kms from Melbourne... read more
Mount Hotham
With the highest snow fall of any Victorian ski location, Mt Hotham is one of Australia's favourite places to hit the slopes... read more
Mt Stirling
During the winter, Mt Stirling is known for its quality cross country skiing tracks... read more
Nagambie
Nagambie sits among some of Victoria's leading wineries and award-winning restaurants on the shores of Lake Nagambie... read more
Porepunkah
Porepunkah is the original gateway to the Alpine region where thousands of people arrived to take advantage of the discovery of gold and the beautiful mountain valleys from the late 1800's... read more
Seymour
Seymour is located in a valley at the base of the Tallarook Ranges on the banks of the Goulburn River... read more

Victoria's High Country Information

The High Country in north-east Victoria is a special place with scenic alpine landscapes, a host of outdoor activities, gourmet food and wine and a fascinating heritage of bushrangers, horsemen and gold.

During the winter, the region is home to Victoria's best and most accessible snowfields, such as Mount Buller, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek. And when the snow disappears the area is popular for a host of outdoor activities, from four-wheel driving, mountain biking and horse riding to hiking on the high plains.

After a day of altitude, head to the valleys and sample the delicious local produce. Enjoy the majestic tree-lined streets, riverside walks and cafe culture of Bright, visit one of the highly acclaimed wineries in Rutherglen or tour the famous cheese factory in Milawa.

Discover the fascinating heritage of the region in historic towns and villages such as Beechworth where you can wander among the grand nineteenth century buildings that are a legacy of the heady gold rush days. Visit historical sites and attractions in Glenrowan where Australia's most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly, made his last stand, or discover the proud and enduring spirit of the cattlemen and rugged adventurers in Mansfield.

The Great Alpine Road, one of Australia's great touring routes, winds through the region showcasing stunning alpine landscapes, heritage towns, and local food and wine between Wangaratta, Bairnsdale and the Gippsland Lakes.