With loads of activities in summer, Hotham and Dinner Plain offer the perfect cool retreat.
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Take up one of the many activities available or get creative and make up your own... on offer all summer long.
Spas
Over the summer months the DP Onsen Retreat + Spa, located in Dinner Plain, is open. There is a gym, 15m lap pool, sauna, spa and the Japanese inspired Onsen. Enjoy a massage, skin care or body treatment to help you relax.
For more information visit www.onsen.com.au or call (03) 5150 8880 to discuss treatment options and to make reservations.
Bushwalking
During summer, Hotham and the surrounding areas offer a range of breathtaking views and bushwalking trails. The iconic Mt Feathertop walk is one of the favourites and well worth a go. The walking season lasts from early November until late May; the area is usually snow covered during the winter and early spring. Why not take a walk up the Summit, an 8km walk out to Mt Loch or even the Dargo Loop Cross Country Trail… there are neverending walks to suit all fitness levels. To see what an amazing experience it can be, read this beautiful article written by David and Pennie Briese of the Canberra Bushwalking Club. The club often visits Mt Hotham for a walking week between Christmas and New Year.
For more information on bushwalking at Mt Hotham, you can pick up a brochure from the Mt Hotham Resort Management Board office within office hours or in the Transit Lounge over the weekend, or you can download the Hotham & Dinner Plain Brochure at the bottom of this page.
Parks Victoria has all the information you need in planning for your walk. Check out their website at www.parks.vic.gov.au or phone 13 19 63. To view their Park Notes for the Alpine National Park "Walks Around Feathertop, Hotham and Dinner Plain" click here.
Gippsland High Country Tours
Phone 03) 5157 5556
www.gippslandhighcountrytours.com.au
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 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 - 16km/10 mins
Dinner Plain to Bairnsdale - 162km/3 hours
Bairnsdale to Melbourne - 283km/3 hours
Audio Tours
Parks Victoria have entertaining and informative audio tours available to download which will certainly ad another dimension to your drive on the Great Alpine Road. Learn about the high country's fascinating gold history, Aboriginal people, European settlement, early skiers, bushrangers, and the deightful villages that occupy this awe-inspring touring route. To download the Parks Victoria audio tours, click here.
Motorcycle Touring
The Great Alpine Road is one of Australia's most iconic roads for motorbike riding. Just make sure you check the weather conditions for the Alpine Areas before you head off as it can change very quickly.
Horseriding
Horseriding treks are available over one or several days. Packer's High Country Horseriding operates through Summer & Autumn throughout the Alpine High Country. Visit the website at www.horsetreks.com or phone Helen Packer on (03) 5159 7241.
Tennis
Snowgum Tennis Courts - two asphalt tennis courts are available for hire - balls and racquets also available if required. Hire is available, during office hours, from Accommodation Services of Dinner Plain (03) 5159 6696.
Golf
Courses located at the following venues:
Bright Golf Course
Omeo Golf Club
Tambo Valley Golf Course
Pilates
Pilates now has a permanent presence at Dinner Plain with Ski Pilates FUSION. Equipment, mat and small apparatus group and private classes to improve musculo-skeletal strength, flexibility and endurance for a greater sense of health and wellbeing.
Open year round 7am - 7pm Monday - Sunday. Bookings phone Sally on 0419 314 727.
www.skipilatesfusion.com.au
XC Mountain Biking
Mountain biking around Mt Hotham is one of the best ways to see it. There are a lot of trails, 4WD tracks and fire trails that wind through the Alpine flora and forests. The winter cross country ski trails are a great place to start, including the Hotham to Dinner Plain trail. You can pick up a cross country trail map from Mt Hotham Resort Management Board office during office hours. You can hire bikes and helmets from Adventures with Altitude in Dinner Plain by calling (03) 5159 6608.
Road Cycling
Hotham to Dinner Plain
Distance - 16.1km
Information - Elevation drop from Hotham Heights to Dinner Plain is approx. 263m some undulating hills, easy to moderate riding.
Hotham to Harrietville
Distance - 28.0km
Information – Elevation drop from Hotham to Harrietville is approx. 1273m. There are steep downhills and difficult sections, which become long, tough climbs in the other direction. Excellent for advanced riders.
Hotham to Bright
Distance - 52.2km
Information – same as above, with an extra 25km from Harrietville to Bright, a couple of easy hills and enjoyable riding along the Great Alpine Road.
Hotham to Omeo
Distance - 54.2km
Information – The elevation from Hotham to Omeo drops approx. 1098m mostly down hill from Dinner Plain onwards, on the return journey the steep hill ‘mountain maid’ is difficult but rewarding.
Please remember that riding along the Great Alpine Road can be dangerous through summer, with cattle trucks, caravans, boats etc. Always keep to the left and be aware what is around you at all times.
4WD and off-road tours at Hotham
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
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. Fishing licenses are available from the Information Centre at Dinner Plain.
For further information please contact:
Clear Water Fly Fishing on 0418 591 475 or email rod@clearwaters.com.au
Whitewater Rafting
The Mitta Mitta River flows through one of Australia’s most spectacular granite ravines, providing a fantastic rafting adventure past 18 kilometres of rock.
Adventurama - call 1300 65 22 77 or visit the website www.adventurama.com.au
Rio's Alpine Centre - ripple rafting is not whitewater rafting, but goes through gentle rapids and is great family fun. Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah.
Ph (03) 5756 2208
Contact Us
For more information on summer activities call the Mt Hotham Resort Management Board on (03) 5759 3550, Hotham Skiing Company on (03) 5759 4444 or Dinner Plain Information Centre on 1300 734 365.
Hotham & Dinner Plain Trails Brochure (1060 KB)
