From the heights of Mount Hotham to the seclusion of Dinner Plain, you are drawn into a world of postcard perfect mountain views, fields scattered with alpine wildflowers and the chance to indulge in a host of high country adventures. Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain have adventures for all.

• Mountain Biking
• Bush Walking
• Horse Riding
• Fly Fishing
• Touring
• Other Activities
• Information
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Pack a picnic and take a chairlift ride to the valley floor in search of an idyllic lunch spot beside the crisp clear waters of Swindlers Creek or Silver Brumby Hut.

You can also enjoy relaxed dining on the sun drenched balconies and courtyards of our cosy eateries and restaurants. With so much to explore at Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain it's hard to just stay one day.

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Mountain Biking

Mountain biking around Mt Hotham is one of the best ways to see it. There are many good tracks extending out from Mt Hotham and from Dinner Plain - four wheel drive tracks and fire trails winding through the bush.

Mountain Bike Hire

For mountain bike hire & tours, please call:

The General Store on (03) 5759 3523
Per Hour $16
1/2 Day $40
Full Day $60
(Weekends and Public/School Holidays)
Pickups and drop-offs available from Dinner Plain Taxi - 0427 000 702

Higher Ground Adventures
Higher Ground Adventures is an Outdoor Education organisation, which seeks to provide an environment in which young people can learn more about themselves, about others and the Natural world. We believe Outdoor education provides an important foundation for personal growth and can better prepare our youth for challenges in life ahead.

Phone 0417 362 161 or 0439 345 117

Nature's Calling
Contact Richard on (03) 5159 6452 or 0429 469 855

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Bush Walking

Walking is a great way to experience the unique alpine landscape letting you set your own pace and appreciate the alpine flora, wildlife and breathtaking vistas along the way.

There is a wide variety of day and overnight walks in the Alpine National Park and the adjacent Mt Hotham Alpine Resort.

The walking season lasts from early November until late May; the area is usually snow covered during the winter and early spring.

Please contact the Resort Management office or visit the Parks Victoria Web site at www.parks.vic.gov.au or phone 13 19 63

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Horseriding

Horseriding, fishing and mountain biking excursions let you explore beyond the alpine villages into the heart of the country. Horse riding treks, over one or several days, follow in the path of early high country explorers and are still filled with new discoveries.

Dinner Plain Trail Rides are operating through Summer & Autumn throughout the Alpine High Country.

Visit the Dinner Plain Trail Rides Web site at www.dinnerplaintrailrides.com or phone Helen Packer on (03) 5159 6445

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Fly Fishing

As the snow melts, sports anglers take advantage of the well stocked streams which have their origins above the snowline.

The challenge of fly-fishing is a peaceful distraction, taking you to some beautiful alpine settings.

For further information please contact:

Clear Water Fly Fishing on 0418 591 475 or email rod@clearwaters.com.au

Greg O'Connell on (03) 5159 1680

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Touring

The Great Alpine Road epitomises the saying "take the scenic route". The road passes through farmland valleys, along winding rivers, through the eucalypt forests of the Alpine National Park then deep into mountain cattleman country, to the lakes and the ocean beyond.

Discover the delights of the Great Alpine Road on your way to Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain this summer.

Distance/Times

• Melbourne to Wangaratta
  239km/2.5 hours
• Wangaratta to Hotham
  130km/2 hours
• Hotham to Dinner Plain
  11km/10 mins
• Dinner Plain to Bairnsdale
  162km/3 hours
• Bairnsdale to Melbourne
  283km/3 hours

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Other Activities

Gold Prospecting - Swift's Creek

• Cassilis is one of the richest gold producers in the region. Gold Pans are available for Purchase within Swift's Creek.

Golf

• Bright Golf Course
• Omeo Golf Club
• Tambo Valley Golf Course

McConnels Berry Farm - Bruthen

• Fresh quality raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries and red currants. Open Dec - Feb, 10am - 4pm.
  Engineers Rd Bruthen (03) 5157 5527

Oriental Claims - Omeo

• The area is a great reminder of life on the gold fields. Accessible from foot or car from Omeo. Interpretive signage exists throughout the 'claims'.

Rafting

• Eastralian Adventures - Roger Peggie (03) 5620 616

Wineries

• Ensay Winery - Great Alpine Rd, Ensay
• Gourmet Food and Wine Tours - operating 7 days a week all year round. Sample regional wines, buy direct from cellar door, food tasting, lunch at local restaurants.
  Contact Shaun Maiden (03) 5727 3382 or 0418 579 218. Website: www.shaunswinerytours.com
• Mt Markey Winery - Cassilis Rd, Swifts Creek

4 WD & Off Road Tours

• My Life Adventures - Greg Brown (03) 5755 1560
• North East Off Road Tours - provide Day tours, Camping tours and Tagalong Tours.
  Contact Shaun Maiden (03) 5727 3382 or 0418 579 218. Website: www.neoffroadtours.com.au
• Silverstream Backcountry Tours - Kim & Liz Burt (03) 5759 2666 or 0418 844 212

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Information

Mt Hotham Resort Management Office is open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

For any tourist or visitor enquires please contact:

Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board
P.O. Box 188
Bright VIC 3741
Australia
Phone: (03) 5759 3550
Email: mhar@mthotham.com.au

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Downloads

Higher Ground Adventures (181 KB)

Walks around Feathertop, Hotham and Dinner Plain (649 KB)