Mount
BEAUTY
ADVENTURE LIVES HERE!
Nestled in the heart of the Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty is a destination that lives up to its name. With its stunning backdrop of Victoria's highest peak, Mount Bogong, this charming town offers a perfect escape for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
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The Dederang Hotel is a first-class example of everything a great classic country pub has to offer. It has a public bar, dining room, beer garden, and lounge. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and you can also find accommodation here. They offer a great selection of pub meals from the classic Parmi and Steak Sandwich, through to a delicious chicken curry or Farmers Plate for those wanting something a bit different.
Situated at the foothills to the stunning Victorian Alps, Dederang is surrounded by lush rolling hills, grazing dairy cows, and is the perfect place to stop on your way to Mt Beauty or Falls Creek.
They are located 30 minutes from Myrtleford, 50 minutes from Bright, 35 minutes from Beechworth and 40 minutes from Wodonga.
The winter ascent experience on Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak, in the snow.
This adventure is for bush walkers and hikers who are excited to see the high country in winter. You will cover around 16 kilometres and return via the Staircase Spur track to the summit.
The tour begins at Mountain Creek Camp car park which is located at the base of Mt Bogong. After making sure everyone has the right equipment for the adventure we will start the climb up Staircase Spur Track.
Climb eight kilometres to the summit encountering beautiful alpine vegetation and spectacular views of the high plains.
Join Bogong Horseback Adventures three day Packhorse Adventure and experience a truly Australian experience. Get a little saddle grease on your trouser seat this Labour day long weekend.
Travelling the High country with Packhorses provides a balance between our living heritage and modern adventures. This tour takes in Mount Fainter and Bogong Jacks Hideout. Its been made easy for the casual weekend rider or the beginner rider, by camping two nights at Bogong Jacks Hideout camp. On Sunday you ride out over Mount Fainter and unload the lunch pack at Tawonga huts.
After your billy boils and the cake washed down with billy tea it’s out into Pretty Valley for a few good canters, let the wind blow out the cob webs and stresses of your busy lives. Then it’s home ward over Big Hill and into the Kiewa valley where you can freshen up for your drive home, or stay the night and leave early on Tuesday morning.
Step back into another time with a celebration of Australian heritage. Ride the High Plains on a journey to the Mittagundi Bush Dance and Pioneer Festival before climbing onto Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain.
Pioneering the High Plains expedition takes you on a journey, through diverse landscapes, along a route that highlights the vertical scale, and the rich cultural heritage of the Victorian High Country.
Mid tour you will follow the spectacular Track 107 down to Mittagundi, a not for profit outdoor education centre where they host the annual Mittagundi Bush Dance and Pioneer Skills fundraising weekend. Bogong Horseback adventures invites guests to get involved in a traditional bush festivities weekend and pick up some long lost bush skills along the way.
For the final few days the tour will head up The Long Spur to the final camp on Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain. On your last day you climb to the highest place you can take a horse in Australia, and nestled in the valley far below is Spring Spur, your destination at day’s end.
This is the Mittagundi 40th Anniversary Bush Festival.
Mount Beauty Motor Inn is located in the heart of Mount Beauty, nestled in the picturesque Kiewa Valley. The Inn offers easy access to the town’s amenities while being a perfect base for exploring the surrounding Alpine National Park, Mount Bogong and Falls Creek Ski Resort. Discover comfortable and affordable lodging with modern decor and friendly service at Mount Beauty Motor Inn.
Mount Beauty Garden Cottage offers family and pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Victorian wine and alpine high country.
This self-catered accommodation includes a full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, three bedrooms sleeping six guests. Bathroom contains toile and shower over the bath, and 2nd toilet is located off the laundry. Laundry contains laundry sink, washing machine and dryer. Available year-round, regional activities include; gourmet food and wine trails, bush walking, snow skiing, mountain biking and road cycling, golf, canoeing and fishing. Walking distance to town, lake, golf course and restaurants. 30 km to Falls Creek Ski Resort.
Located in the heart of the Victorian High Country, Spring Spur Stay is your country home away from home.
Visit the working property, home of Bogong Horseback Adventures, any season of the year. Ride the mountain bred horses in their spectacular backyard. Stay with the Bogong Baird’s and share the experiences of everyday life combined with warm country hospitality.
Each beautifully appointed king ensuite room has a patio and stunning views across the horse paddocks or sunny north-facing windows. With a delicious farm breakfast included it is a perfect base from which to explore the High Country.
Spring Spur Stay’s ride and stay packages or clinics are available throughout the year. All rides include brilliant riding terrain on one of our good-natured Spring Spur bred Australian Stock horses. The rides travel the stock routes of the beautiful Kiewa Valley through river crossing into the scented peppermint and woollybutt forests of the Alpine National Park.
Check the website for dates for the short stay and clinic options.
