It is the crisp fresh air you notice as soon as you step foot in the High Country in Victoria’s north east.
Fabulous mountain scenery, quiet country roads, family run wineries and big doses of warm hospitality, beckon visitors, who quickly discover its charm.
Attractions
It is the home of the state’s main ski resorts including Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Mount Buller and Mount Buffalo.
The High Country is also about cattlemen and bushrangers with a rich history.
Corryong – the Victorian gateway to both the Snowy Mountains and to Kosciuszko National Park is the resting place of the legendary horseman, Jack Riley.
He inspired famous Australian bard, Bango Paterson to pen his iconic ode The Man from Snowy River, back in 1890.
Cyclists and bushwalkers will love the region as there are cycling tracks including the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail rom Wangaratta to Bright.
Stay
Lancemore Milawa overlooks manicured vineyards and is just a step away from well-known Brown Brothers Wines. The country house hotel offers 40 elegant guest rooms and features local produce in Restaurant Merlot.
Further along the King Valley, Lusso KV in the village of Whitfield offers boutique style accommodation in a two-storey loft, with a sleek industrial style and historical tobacco kiln entrance.
The Mountain View Whitfield Hotel has four units set in beautiful gardens near Jessie’s Creek.
The High Country is perfect for camping with picturesque mountain views.
Dine
The King Valley wine region, near Milawa and Wangaratta is ideal for a winery hop with excellent cafes and restaurants.
It has become a food and wine haven, staging the annual La Dolce Vita Festival. Celebrating with Italian style food.
Chrismont Wines has a fabulous Italian-inspired restaurant with amazing valley views.
Pizzini Wines, home to great drops, also has the A Tavola cooking school.
Dal Zotto Wines, the pioneer of Australian prosecco, is the start of the popular Prosecco Trail where you can sip bubbles along the way.
