Overview
Experience the warmest of welcomes in High Country villages, where the food and wine flow, the scenery is stunning and the opportunities to get active in fresh alpine air are plentiful.
When travelling across the High Country, you will be visiting the lands of the Taungurung and Yorta Yorta People. Indulge in delectable cool-climate wines and innovative cuisine prepared by passionate local chefs in the gourmet villages of Beechworth and Milawa. Follow the Muscat Trail to Rutherglen’s wineries, and discover cellar doors across the High Country’s varied wine regions. Pedal your way around smaller Bright and King Valley villages and fill your basket with just-picked local produce.
Climate
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Summer
Dec—Feb25°C Avg. High20°C Avg. Low -
Winter
Jun—Aug15°C Avg. High5°C Avg. Low
Tips & Suggestions
- Discover the region’s alpine national parks such as the Alpine National Park, Mount Buffalo National Park, and the Bogong High Plains. Enjoy hiking, camping, wildlife spotting, and scenic drives amidst rugged mountain scenery.
- Participate in adventure sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and horse riding. Visit ski resorts such as Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, or Mount Buller for winter sports, or explore mountain bike trails and equestrian trails during the warmer months.