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Fly or drive to Victoria's Alpine High Country in North East Victoria and you'll be met by our picturesque valleys and magnificent Alps.
The towns of Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty are nestled at the base of the incredible Victorian Alps that include Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Mount Buffalo and Dinner Plain.
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| You'll discover plenty of outdoor activities in Victoria's Alpine High Country. Try your hand at fly fishing, canoeing, golf, cycling and bushwalking. And for the adrenalin seeker, there's abseiling, caving, rock climbing, high country horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, 4WD adventuring, tandem microlighting, hang gliding or paragliding. Of course in the winter you can add skiing, snowboarding and snowplay to your list.
Popular attractions include cycling the 98km Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail for cyclists and navigating the glorious 308km Great Alpine Road by car or motor cycle. You’ll also explore markets, boutique shopping, day spas, a funky brewery, liquor distillery, art gallery and a host of festivals and events all year.
Victoria’s Alpine High Country is gaining a fine reputation for its restaurants and cafés and you’ll locate a wide range of options such as Italian and French food, to name but a few. For those who enjoy fine dining at its best, our region boasts two Chef Hat Awarded restaurants in Bright and Myrtleford, including the prestigious Age Good Food Guide Country Restaurant of the Year.
The Alpine Region is a true cool climate region and our wines have been honoured with awards and rave reviews.
Victoria's Alpine High Country is a delicious destination for those who love food and if you'd like to sample some local produce - there's venison, trout, beef, olives and preserves available year round. Seasonal produce includes apples, asparagus, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, tomatoes and many scrumptious berries. Look out for the ‘Open’ signs at the growers’ gates, or drop into our specialty food stores.
There’s every reason to visit in every season – Victoria’s Alpine High Country is waiting to welcome you.
To discover more, call 1800 111 885 - Freecall 7 days a week.
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