Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-5754 4396;
www.holidaycentre.com.au
;
Kiewa Valley Hwy; unpowered/powered sites $28/33, cabins & yurts
$75-150; )
This family caravan park close to Mt Beauty town centre has river frontage,
games and an interesting range of cabins, including hexagonal 'yurts'.
APARTMENT
$$$
Dreamers
( 03-5754 1222;
www.dreamersmtbeauty.com.au
;
Kiewa Valley Hwy, Mt Beauty; d $200-490; )
Each of Dreamers' stunning self-contained eco apartments offers something special and
architecturally unique. Sunken lounges, open fireplaces, loft bedrooms and balcony spas
are just some of the highlights. Great views and a pretty lagoon complete a dreamily ro-
mantic five-star experience.
Eating
SWEDISH
$
Å Skafferi
( 03-5754 4544; 84 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty; mains $8-18; 8am-4pm Thu-Mon)
This cool
Swedish pantry and food store is a fabulous place to stop. Try the grilled Milawa cheese
sandwiches for breakfast and the Swedish meatballs or the sampler of herring and
knäck-
ebröd
for lunch. It sells a range of local and Scandinavian produce.
Roi's Diner Restaurant
( 03-5754 4495; 177 Kiewa Valley Hwy; mains $27-35; 6.30-9.30pm Thu-Sun)
It's hard to believe this
unassuming timber shack on the highway 5km from Mt Beauty is an award-winning res-
taurant, specialising in exceptional modern-Italian cuisine. Great risotto.
ITALIAN
$$
Information
Mt Beauty Visitors Centre
( 03-5755 0596, 1800 111 885;
www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au
; 31 Bogong High
Plains Rd, Mt Beauty; 9am-5pm)
Has an accommodation-booking service, a working hydro-
electric model and displays on the history and nature of the region.
Getting There & Away
V/Line
( 1800 800 007)
operates a train/bus/taxi service from Melbourne to Mt Beauty, via
Seymour and Bright ($36, 5½ hours). In winter
Falls Creek Coach Service
( 03-5754 4024;
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
)
operates direct buses to Mt Beauty from Melbourne on Wed-
