News An Alpine Summer
25 Nov 2021
Nature & Outdoor
Less sand. More alpine air.
If beach-going crowds and sand between your toes is not your thing, plan an alpine escape for summer. Breathe in fresh mountain air, explore twisty rivers, shady forests and welcoming alpine villages.
MT BAW BAW ALPINE RESORT
Summer musts:
- Enjoy the cooler temperatures 1500m above sea level and see alpine meadows carpeted in wild flowers.
- The snow has melted which means it's time to hit the MTB trails. Check out world-renowned DH1 and Mt Baw Baw's Mountain Biking Trails. You can hire MTBs, ebikes and get a shuttle pass to do the hard work for you.
- Meet the resident alpine dingoes with a Summer Dingo Encounter.
- There's plenty of family fun available with laser tag, archery and the new 18 hole Disc Golf Course (make sure you book before travelling).
WALHALLA
Summer musts:
- Cool off in the Thomson River (there’s a great swimming spot just under the bridge into Walhalla).
- Beat the heat underground with a tour through the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine.
- Feel the wind on your face as you ride the heritage train Walhalla Goldfields Railway along Stringers Creek Gorge.
- Walhalla is a hotspot for 4x4 with stunning mountainous valleys waiting to be explored.
OMEO
Summer musts:
- The wide, relaxed verandahs at the Golden Age Hotel are practically begging for a beer to be enjoyed.
- Paddle in Livingstone Creek to cool off or land a rainbow or brown trout in crystal clear mountain rivers, including the Mitta Mitta, Morass and Gibbo.
- Pack a picnic and head for the impressive suspension bridge at Taylors Crossing. It’s an excellent spot for camping, fishing, canoeing and swimming or pop a few snags on the barbie.
DARGO
Summer musts:
- Enjoy a cold one at the iconic Dargo Hotel at the end of an adventurous day.
- Explore the Alpine National Park for hikes and camping.
- Get your Man from Snowy River on, and explore Victoria’s high country on horseback with Coonawarra Trail Rides.
BUCHAN
Summer musts:
- Buchan Caves are a constant 17 degrees year-round. Join a tour of the intricate caverns of Royal or Fairy Cave exploring the 400 million year old caves.
- The Buchan Caves Hotel, with rustic outdoor beer garden, serves hearty meals with live music most weekends.
- Explore Snowy River National Park’s gems including Little Gorge, Victoria’s deepest gorge and the lovely Raymond Creek Falls.
ERICA & RAWSON
Summer musts:
- Unwind in the tranquility of the Australian bush. Rawson Caravan Park is perfect for RVs, and Erica Caravan Park boasts cosy outdoor areas with firepits to keep the atmosphere going into the night.
- The Thomson River is your swimming pool, and playground for rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
- Head to the Erica Mountain Bike Park where fateful names like “Axeman”, “Scream” and “Crazy Snake” await thrill-seekers at this network of trails for all levels.
LICOLA
Summer musts:
- The Macalister and Caledonia Rivers make trout fishing dreams come true and provide excellent rafting, kayaking and canoeing.
- Follow in the footsteps (and horse hooves) of the high country cattlemen with Snowy Range Horseback Tours and discover cattlemen’s huts, high plains and gorges.
- You can cool off swimming at the Macalister Gorge Scenic Reserve, also a great spot for camping.
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