Explore other great holiday locations in Victoria's High Country.
The Alpine National Park is Victoria's largest and protects our highest mountains and varied alpine environments. With adjoining national... read more
Beechworth is one of Victoria's best-preserved gold rush towns. One of Australia's richest goldfields, it features the courthouse where... read more
Bogong High Plains are set among a classic Australian landscape in the hills of Victoria's High Country. During the winter this area sees... read more
Each year in autumn, the deciduous trees in the town of Bright and the surrounding countryside put on a breathtaking display of colour... read more
The Cathedral Range is a spectacular 7 km ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. A variety of walking tracks offer the opportunity... read more
The Cathedral Range is a spectacular 7 km ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. A variety of walking tracks offer the opportunity... read more
Falls Creek is most well known for its fantastic skiing opportunities. During the colder months the fields of Falls turn into a wide spread... read more
Visit Glenrowan, the site of bushranger Ned Kelly's "last stand”. Glenrowan is a small, peaceful town between Benalla and Wangaratta... read more
King Valley is all about wine. Originally a township which serviced those en route to the gold mines, the opportunities for vineyards and... read more
Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the... read more
A scenic two-hour drive from Melbourne, the country town of Mansfield seems a million miles from city life. Explore the high country and... read more
Milawa is a fantastic destination for food and wine lovers. The town is well known for culinary delicacies and the vineyards in the area... read more
An all-seasons park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers... read more
Mt Buller is becoming one of the most popular skiing destinations in Australia only 150kms from Melbourne. An average snow fall of 1... read more
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
During the winter, Mt Stirling is known for its quality cross country skiing tracks. Try some chilly snow camping or just come for a chance... read more
Nagambie sits among some of Victoria's leading wineries and award-winning restaurants on the shores of Lake Nagambie. Lake Nagambie is... read more
Porepunkah is the original gateway to the Alpine region where thousands of people arrived to take advantage of the discovery of gold and... read more
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.
The area boasts a choice of motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks, farm stays and self-contained apartments. You can still pan for gold and enjoy spectacular views. There are still plenty of remote areas to set up your tents, and Porepunkah provides the perfect "base camp". to stock up on provisions. The Buckland and Ovens Rivers provide fine trout fishing.
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