Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
mountain biking. Horse-riding season in the High Country is generally from late October
to May.
Mansfield marks the start or end of the
Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail
, a walking/
cycling path that runs from Tallarook to Mansfield via Yea, Alexandra and Bonnie Doon.
All Terrain Cycles
( 03-5775 2724;
www.allterraincycles.com.au
;
58 High St)
Hires out top-quality mountain bikes and
safety equipment. Also runs guided tours and mountain-biking clinics.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Alpine Helicopter Charter
( 0428 376 619;
www.alpineheli.com.au
; 325 Mt Buller Rd; flights from $185)
Themed helicopter flights,
such as 'Bushranger Tour', 'Kinlock Winery Experience' and 'Mount Buller Express'.
The one-hour adventure flight costs $185 per person.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
High Country Horses
( 03-5777 5590;
www.highcountryhorses.com.au
; Mt Buller Rd, Merrijig; 2hr/half-day rides $90/120, overnight
from $550; Oct-May)
Based at Merrijig on the way to Mt Buller, High Country Horses of-
fers anything from a short trot to overnight treks to Craig's Hut, Howqua River and Mt
Stirling.
HORSE RIDING
McCormack's Mountain
Valley Trail Rides
( 03-5777 5542;
www.mountainvalleytrailrides.com.au
;
43 McCormack's Rd, Merrijig; day ride from $260;
Oct-May)
Experienced locals take you into the King Valley and High Country; options in-
clude a four-day adventure for $1200.
HORSE RIDING
Watson's Mountain
Country Trail Rides
( 03-5777 3552;
www.watsonstrailrides.com.au
;
Three Chains Rd; 1-/2hr $40/80, 1-/2-day rides from $200/555)
A
peaceful property where children can learn with pony rides or short trail rides, or take off
on overnight catered rides. One of the highlights is the view from Kate Cameron's Peak,
looking down the steep run featured in
The Man from Snowy River.
HORSE RIDING
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