Adventure above and beyond

Get outside, up into the hills and go above and beyond the everyday in Victoria’s epic land of enrichment. Where opportunities are as endless as the horizons. A vibrant, pulsing, pristine place where you can push your own boundaries. Carve new paths in the powder. Cycle or stroll along valley trails and recharge in the villages along the way. Here, arts, culture and adventure await all who seek to step out of their comfort zone and venture further than ever before.

Extend your stay and explore everything that this vast region has to offer.

For further information visit https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/high-country

Eat and drink

Give in to the riches of Victoria’s High Country, where internationally acclaimed wines flow freely and innovative chefs change their menus with the seasons. Enjoy warm welcomes at alpine villages, wander through cool climate vineyards and sample farm-fresh produce such as handmade cheese, butter and chocolate.

Eat

The Produce Store, Mansfield

Known to locals simply as The Produce Store (its official title is the Mansfield Regional Produce Store), this is the place in town to snag an excellent coffee and a bite to eat. You can also pick up some local produce, giftware and regional wines, or curate your own perfect picnic basket.

Ginger Baker Wine and Food, Bright

Ginger Baker Wine and Food enjoys a prime location along the Ovens River, with a backdrop that includes natural waterfalls and towering elm trees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the café fabulous food sourced from local vendors throughout Bright and surrounds.

KIN, All Saints Estate, Rutherglen region

KIN’S modern-regional dishes showcase the finest local produces sourced from both All Saints and Mount Ophir Estates. The menu is hyper-seasonal and changes every day to really put a snapshot of the region on your plate. Two- and three-course menus are offered.

Provenance Restaurant, Beechworth

Michael Ryan, the owner and chef of Provenance Restaurant is lauded for his use of quality regional produce, with an emphasis on seasonality. He blends this with his deep love and knowledge of Japan, which you’ll see in the techniques and flavours of his 18-course set menu.

Drink

For wine lovers, the High Country is the perfect place for a cellar door road trip. Explore its eight wine regions: Prosecco Road in the King Valley, Rutherglen, Alpine Valleys, Glenrowan, Beechworth, Goulburn Valley and Strathbogie.

Sam Miranda of King Valley, Oxley

Sam Miranda is a third generation wine maker, producing rare wine varieties originating from Italy, Spain, France and Russia. In the warmer months, the expansive terrace is the perfect place to enjoy seasonal local produce, crisp wine and excellent coffee. In the winter, you can get cosy with a glass of your favourite red by the fireplace.

Pizzini, King Valley

Pizzini Wines is a family business that specialises in Italian varietal wines, including Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Prosecco, as well as French styles like Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Pizzini's cellar door is open daily, offering wine tastings in a warm family atmosphere. There’s also a cooking school and a guesthouse here for the ultimate King Valley experience.

Stanton and Kileen Wines, Rutherglen

Wendy and Natasha Kileen are seventh generation wine makers with a focus on sustainability. They’re all about showcasing Portuguese varietals and rediscovering fortified wine. You can book tours and tastings of their award-winning wines, and even blend your own Muscat.

Scion, Rutherglen

Scion is a progressive and sustainable Rutherglen winery offering creative and modern wines handcrafted in small batches. Try an aromatic afternoon white, a dry rosé, an elegant reds or a delicate dessert wines. Scion’s self-taught winemaker, Rowly Milhinch, is a descendant of George Francis Morris, one of Australia’s most renowned vignerons of the mid-19th Century.

Bright Brewery

Bright Brewery is an independent craft brewery set on the banks of the Ovens River against a stunning backdrop of the Alps. Open for lunch and dinner, and with live music every Sunday, this family-friendly brewery, bar, restaurant and bike hub is the perfect place to rest and recharge for your next outdoor adventure.

More Information

Find more top dining and drink tips visit https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/high-country/eat-and-drink

Stay

Whether you're in a fancy alpine resort or a rustic village in the valley, you'll always get a warm welcome and some warm High Country hospitality. There are all styles for all tastes and budgets, from romantic hideaways and boutique homes to eco-friendly retreats, luxury lodges and picturesque camping spots.

The Buckland Studios, Buckland

Go for green luxury at The Buckland, a short drive from Bright. This serene couples’ retreat is set on 40 acres of rolling countryside, with studio apartments offering sweeping views over the surrounding vineyards and chestnut groves to Mount Beauty. Breakfast hampers are provided for you to cook up in your own private kitchen.

Lancemore Milawa, Milawa

Lancemore Milawa, nestled beside the grapevines of Brown Brothers winery, is a stylish 40-room hotel with a contemporary country residence vibe. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping High Country views, with a choice between Sunrise and Sunset rooms, or Balcony and Garden suites. The onsite Restaurant Merlot showcases seasonal paddock-to-plate dining.

The Benev, Beechworth

Treat yourself and switch off at The Benev, a wellness retreat just a short drive away from the main street in Beechworth. Book yourself in for a massage and wind down at the end of the day in your private suite with a deep bath with essential oils.

Milton Boutique Accommodation, Corryong

These modern apartments are ideal for couples, families or friends travelling together. With a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as studio rooms, the Milton offers a boutique stay in the Upper Murray.

More information

Find more accommodation options, from high-end to budget, at https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/high-country/places-to-stay

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Art & culture

Wander through art galleries, museums and studios and delve into the rich heritage of the High Country, a region that boasts everything from fine art, street art and military history to international jazz and bushranger folklore of the Ned Kelly era.

Benalla street art is at the gateway to the High Country. Walk through the streets and laneways, which are often refreshed at the Benalla Street Art Festival, before enjoying the Benalla Art Gallery and then hitting the road to follow the North East Silo Trail.

For more information, head to https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/high-country/see-and-do/art-and-culture

Outdoor adventure

There’s a ride to suit every cyclist in the High Country, an area recognised as Australia's premium cycling destination. Take the 7 Peaks Challenge and cycle up all of Victoria's Alpine ascents. Flow along seemingly endless single track and world-class mountain bike trails in Buxton, Bright and Beechworth amongst others. Slow it down and visit local wineries, breweries and farm gates on a delightful and delicious rail trail or explore some of the other recreational rides.

The Victorian Alps offer a variety of skiing options. Whether it’s a peaceful cross-country ski through the snow gums or the thrill of downhill skiing and snowboarding, the High Country peaks offer something to suit all tastes and abilities. The Alpine resorts include Lake Mountain, the closest, family-friendly resort to Melbourne, Mt Buller, for those who like to ski, Falls Creek, Victoria’s largest resort, Mt Hotham, for a variety of advanced and beginner terrains, and more.

More information

For more information on what to do in the High Country, go to: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/high-country/things-to-do

Cathedral Lodge & Golf Club is set in the stunning Murrindindi Shire, just a two-hour drive from Melbourne. The Murrindindi Shire is home to endless activities, including water sports, fishing, waterfalls, walking tracks, fine food and wine, a range of accommodation including motels, camping and air bnbs, Make sure you make the most of your trip to the Cathedral Invitational and be sure to check our some of the local treasures whilst you’re in the area.

Check out https://www.discoverdindi.com.au/ for more information.