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The High Country
Why Go?
With its enticing mix of history, adventure and culinary temptations, Victoria's High Coun-
try is a wonderful place to spend some time. The Great Dividing Range - Australia's east-
ern mountain spine - curls around eastern Victoria from the Snowy Mountains to the
Grampians, peaking in the spectacular High Country. These are Victoria's Alps - a moun-
tain playground attracting skiers and snowboarders in winter and bushwalkers and moun-
tain bikers in summer. Here, the mountain air is clear and invigorating, winter snowfalls at
the resorts of Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek are fairly reliable, and the scenery is
stunning.
Away from the mountain tops, there are activities aplenty and Bright is one of the loveli-
est gateway towns in the state. Throw in historic towns such as Beechworth, the wineries of
King Valley and the gourmet food offerings of Milawa and you'll find plenty of reasons to
linger.
When to Go
Apr-May
Best time for glorious autumn colours around Bright and Omeo.
