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Alpine Valleys

Alpine Valley

Breathtaking landscapes, premium cool climate wines, colourful food culture and striking seasonal contrasts distinguish the Alpine Valleys region.

Stretching from the snowfields of Falls Creek, Mt Buffalo and Hotham, along the Kiewa and Ovens Rivers, the Alpine Valleys' vibrant townships of Bright, Myrtleford and Mt. Beauty, as well as the extensive stretches of National Parks ensure a myriad of opportunities for travellers and adventurers. The Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is a delightful way for cyclists and walkers to enjoy the Valleys.

Post war Italian settlement brought chestnuts, tobacco and the seeds of a dynamic food culture to the region. Today this Victorian Wine Region's continental climate supports a huge range of agricultural enterprises from deer, trout and berry farms to nut groves, apple orchards and asparagus. Eating places abound from cosy cafes to truly sophisticated restaurants.

The long, moderate growing conditions produce high quality grapes with intense fruit flavours and natural acidity

The trail of friendly Cellar Doors allows visitors to experience the deep, seamless reds and crisp elegant whites; fine wine goes so well with gourmet food, the perfect wine weekend.

From the kaleidoscopic colours of autumn, the tender green tips of spring to the white winter peaks and blue skies of summer; the Alpine Valleys region is an expression of colour, vibrancy and flavour.
For more information please visit www.visitalpinevictoria.com.au

Bright

Quick facts

Population approximately 1,900
308 kilometres north-east of Melbourne on the Great Alpine Road
Located at the foothills of the Australian alps
Close to Mount Hotham, Mount Buffalo and Falls Creek.

Located on the beautiful Ovens River and nestled in the valley below Mount Buffalo, the township of Bright is one of Victoria's most attractive tourist destinations. Each year in autumn, the deciduous trees in the town and surrounding countryside put on a breathtaking display of colour. This legacy of the original pioneers who planted the avenues of elms, chestnuts, poplars and scarlet oaks has been enhanced by the gardens of local residents that contribute to Bright's autumn splendour.

Myrtleford

Quick facts

Population approximately 3800
295 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
Food and Wine

Myrtleford is a town of some 3800 people located 223 m above sea-level on the Great Alpine Rd between Wangaratta and Bright. It is beautifully positioned in the northern foothills of the Mt Buffalo Range adjacent the Ovens River, Happy Valley Creek and Barwidgee Creek. As a result of its location it serves as a gateway to Mt Buffalo National Park and its associated skiing resorts. Myrtleford is 273 km north-east of Melbourne via the Hume Freeway.

Yackandandah

Quick facts

Population approximately 1000
295 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
National Trust classified historic town.

Hume and Hovell passed through the Yackandandah valleys in 1824, not long before the area was first settled in about 1837. Today, the town retains a wealth of its Victorian architecture, and picturesque tree-lined streets. Visit Yackandandah and you will find a treasure trove of antiques shops and bric-a-brac. There are teahouses and specialty stores which offer country collectables, old wares, local pottery and high quality hand made timber items. Yackandandah; a quaint, historic village where gold was discovered in the late 1850s.

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Mt Beauty

Quick facts

Population approximately 1,650
344 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
High country adventures.

Mt Beauty is nestled at the foot of Victoria's highest mountain, Mt Bogong, in the fertile Kiewa Valley. Initially developed in 1949 to house workers during construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric scheme, it has prospered into a popular tourist destination with much to offer.