Touring the Alpine High Country
Blame it on the Alpine Air
If your idea of adventure involves jumping in the car, hitting the raod and seeing where it takes you, then Victoria's High Country is the place for you. With a huge number of scenic drives to choose from, you'll be in awe of both the beauty and the diversity of this part of Victoria.
The Great Alpine Road - Experience the Adventure
Rekindle your Love of Touring....
The Great Alpine Road is Australia's highest year round accessible sealed road(at 1825m) linking Victoria's High Country to the spectacular Gippsland Lakes and passing through the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks.
Throughout your journey experience the adventure and history of the Great Alpine Road including aboriginal culture, European settlement and gold fever, as well as the ski industry, the legends of the mountain cattlemen and some of Australi's well known bushrangers including Ned Kelly.
Disover the sheer cliffs, wildflowers and granite tors of Mount Buffalo National Park and 10 of the state's 11 highest peaks in the Alpine National Park.
The Great Alpine Road certainly lives up to its name. The road itself goes for 308 kilometres, extending from Wangaratta in Victoria's north east right through to Bairnsdale, in the heart of Gippsland.
It is without a doubt one of the most scenic drives in Australia, winding its way through the heart of the Victorian Alps. It is the highest altitude road in Victoria and offers those who travel along it spectacular panoramic views that are second to none.
The Great Alpine Road promises you an adventure all all year round. Summer promises balmy days for fishing, mountain biking, boating, bush walking, kayaking or horse riding. In winter hit the slopes on downhill and corss country skis or enjoy snow play amongst the Snog Gums. Melting snow creates lush green landscapes in spring and in autumn the countryside comes to life with the reds and golds of the changing leaves.
Call in at the cellar doors and winery restaurants to taste local food and produce. Expect a warm welcome and a full range of accommodation options in historic towns, at ski resorts and in quiet bush settings along the way.
Take the time to explore the six discovery routes off the Great Alpine Road, clearly sign posted with the 'Flying A' that will lead you to gourmet destinations, gold history, lake and mountain experiences in nearby towns and villages.
For more information visit: www.greatalpineroad.info
Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail
If you prefer to travel on two wheels, you can cycle along the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail - a 100 kilometre trail that follows the Ovens Valley from Wangaratta to Bright through forests, past rivers and bushland, wineries and into towns along The Great Alpine Road. The rail trail is a sealed trail following historic railway lines from Wangaratta to Bright, via Myrtleford and also connecting with Beechworth.
For more information visit www.railtrail.com.au
Touring Operators
Bicycle Victoria Escapades. Self guided bicycle tours. Tel: 1800 639 634. www.bv.com.au
Dig'n Food Farmgate Tours. We pick up at accommodation. Tel: 5729 5570. www.dignfood.com. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. Visit unique local producers on their farms with chef Naomi Ingleton. A slow food experience! Taste and learn how to cook with seasonal produce at the source.
Epicurious. Food, wine, active travel, events. Epicurous offers fully supported cycling holidays from 2 and 5 days, exploring the food and wine trails of the North East Valleys. Indulge your senses as you cycle the idyllic countryside of this celebrated gourmet region.
Shaun Maiden's North East Food and Wine Tours. Tel: 5727 3382. www.neoffroadtours.cjb.net
Contact Information
For Independent Adventure Tours
www.highcountryadventure.info
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