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The Victorian Alps are the southern-most part of the Great Dividing Range. These dramatic yet rounded mountains are far less challenging for skiers than the extremely jagged peaks of their Northern Hemisphere counterparts, the European Alps.

Located south-east of Wangaratta, the Victorian Alps cover a vast and rugged terrain that is mostly protected by national parks. The ski-resort towns dotting the mountains are within an hours radius of each other, so there are many opportunities for skiing. Resorts cater for different levels of skiers.

Mount Hotham, Falls Creek and Mount Buller have ski runs for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers, while Mount Buffalo caters for intermediate skiers. Mount Baw Baw is more suited to beginners. Around Lake Mountain there are some excellent cross-country runs.

The Victorian snow season usually starts in June and lasts until at least September, although some years it has extended as late as November.

Bushwalking, horseriding, paragliding, hang-gliding and trout fishing are some of the many recreational activities that attract visitors during the warmer months.

The Legends Wine and High Country region of Victoria is popular for holiday makers across all seasons. With a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours, wineries and attractions for your holiday. Tourist information can be found at visitor information centres in the local towns and this page on planbooktravel is a useful resource for articles, reviews, stories, photos and blogs for the Legends and High Country region.

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Tourist info

Wangaratta and Region Visitor Information Centre

  • Cnr Tone Rd and Handley St
    Wangaratta, Vic 3677
    Ph: (03) 5721 5711
 

Parks/Reserves

  • Alpine NP
  • Mount Buffalo NP

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Beechworth Historic Park

Beechworth Historical Precinct - Image Tourism Victoria VisitVic | 2009-01-14 | Beechworth claims to be the best preserved gold town in Victoria with more than 30 of its buildings classified by the National Trust. Accommodation in Beechworth ranges from caravan parks to resorts. | read more

The Alpine National Park

Image - Tourism Victoria VisitVic | 2009-01-14 | The Alpine National Park is a beautiful area with activities to enjoy all-year round. Australian Alps Accommodation ranges from bush camping to lodges and motels in surrounding towns, and in the adjacent ski resorts of Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Dinner Plain. | read more

Tips for visitors to Falls Creek in the Victorian Ski Fields

Falls Creek kiewaview | 2008-10-30 | Some tips and information for those planning their next ski-trip to Falls Creek alpine and nordic ski resort | read more

Mount Beauty Golf Club more than the views

Mt Beauty Golf.jpg kiewaview | 2008-11-02 | Friendly country golf club with specular views from every green at Mount Beauty, VIC | read more

 

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Main Attractions

Alpine National Park

  • This national park encompasses a large part of the Victorian Alps and is home to many of the region's ski resorts.

Beechworth

  • Rich in history, this perfectly preserved goldfields' town is National Trust-classified.

Bright

  • Bright is a picturesque town that began in the 1850s as a gold town. Today it is a centre for the local timber, agriculture and tourism industries.

Bogong

  • The annual Bogong Moth Festival celebrates the town's namesake.

Falls Creek

  • Falls Creek has what are considered to be Victoria's best ski runs. Spectacular views of Falls Creek can be seen from Roper's Lookout. The walk to Mount Nelse traverses colourful slopes covered with Alpine wildflowers.

editors picks

Eldorado Dredge

Eldorado Dredge karen | 2008-12-08 | Eldorado is about 17kms from Wangaratta and stands as a reminder of Victoria's gold era. Visitors can see many examples of Victoria's mining history in and around the area. | read more

Mount Beauty Australia's Mountain Bike Capital

River Crossing kiewaview | 2008-11-02 | Big Hill Mountain Bike Park (Mount Beauty) is Australia's Mountain Bike Capital | read more

The historic town of Beechworth

Beechworth karen | 2008-01-31 | Beechworth is Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town | read more

Mount Buffalo

View from Mt Buffalo karen | 2008-06-12 | Mount Buffalo National Park, often referred to as the family mountain. | read more

Mountain Creek Picnic Area,

Mt Bogong kiewaview | 2008-10-30 | Picnic area and walking base for Mt Bogong, Alpine National Park, High Country Victoria | read more

Tips for visitors to Falls Creek in the Victorian Ski Fields

Falls Creek kiewaview | 2008-10-30 | Some tips and information for those planning their next ski-trip to Falls Creek alpine and nordic ski resort | read more

Mount Beauty Local Wineries

Annapurna kiewaview | 2008-10-30 | The area surrounding Mount Beauty is home to a number of successfully-renowned wineries and their vineyards are perfectly situated in a region of spectacular beauty and mountain scenery. | read more

Cool Climate Winery Tour

Brown Bros Milawa kiewaview | 2008-11-02 | There are seventeen winery cellar doors in the 120km between Glenrowan and Mount Beauty. We suggest a possible visit to some of thirteen wineries which are most conveniently located. | read more

The Alpine National Park

Image - Tourism Victoria VisitVic | 2009-01-14 | The Alpine National Park is a beautiful area with activities to enjoy all-year round. Australian Alps Accommodation ranges from bush camping to lodges and motels in surrounding towns, and in the adjacent ski resorts of Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Dinner Plain. | read more

Canyon Walk at Bright

Ovens river karen | 2008-01-31 | The Canyon walk is a 3km (1.5 hour) circular walk from Bright town centre that takes you along the Ovens river. | read more

 

 
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