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.
Curious for more?
Tawonga Tourist Park is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Nestled in the base of the Alpine Shire mountains directly on the Kiewa River. Tawonga Tourist Park has powered and unpowered sites and newly upgraded cabins to suit all types of travellers.
During the winter travellers can enjoy easy access to the snowy mountains and during warmer months can enjoy the lush green trees and refreshing river.
Pets are permitted, see conditions on the website.
Get ready for one of the High Country’s biggest and most entertaining days of the year. Mount Beauty Oktoberfest and Dachshund Derby is back for 2026 – bigger, longer and with even more happening throughout the day.
Held in conjunction with the Mount Beauty Markets, this year’s event will feature more than 60 market stalls, live entertainment, German food, craft beer, dachshunds, kids’ activities and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. They’ll have music running throughout the day, including live performances from Suidjig and Jus Gordon.
Grab a beer, find a spot and settle in for the afternoon. Expect plenty of German food, German-style beer, Mountain Monk craft beer, Stein-holding competitions for adults and kids, plenty of other food, drinks and market goodies to discover.
The much-loved Dachshund Derby returns with some big improvements for 2026. This year they’ll have a longer racetrack, improved track security, additional seating areas and more seating available on site. For safety, finish-line access will be restricted to dog owners and accredited press only.
If your dachshund wants a shot at glory, please book their race entry as soon as possible.
Bogong Horseback Adventures has been running award-winning tours since 1986. With licensed access to the Alpine National Park and Mount Bogong, the riding landscape is truly spectacular.
Based at our property Spring Spur, Bogong Horseback Adventures travel from rich mountain valleys to the vast Bogong High Plains and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. The award-winning tours combine great food and wine, fantastic mountain-bred horses, and friendly, experienced staff.
Offering daily trail rides in the Alpine National Park, as well as spectacular multi-day packhorse expeditions into the Victorian High Country.
Breeding and training Australian Stock Horses, Bogong Horseback Adventures have a program of clinics and workshops in Australian Horsemanship, offering insights into the traditions of mountain horse lore, natural horsemanship, and the skills of bush riding, camping with horses and using packhorses.
Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country.
Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life.
Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of natural soaps. Essential oils and natural clays are used for scent and colour, to create a truly beautiful product.
Gather and Harvest’s bath bombs are made with luxurious essential oils and clays to produce a perfectly relaxing bath time experience.
Eagles Nest Hideaway Apartment is an exclusive self contained apartment only a five kilometre drive to Mount Beauty/Tawonga South giving guests a centrally located property that is hidden away from residential-style living.
Located amidst the breathtaking foothills of Tawonga South, Eagles Nest Hideaway presents an extraordinary accommodation experience. Step into a well-appointed two-bedroom self-contained apartment or the spacious Guest Suite, each offering unique comfort and elegance. Immerse yourself in panoramic views that stretch from Mt Bogong, across Falls Creek and the vibrant Kiewa Valley, and grace the picturesque township of Mount Beauty.
Whether you seek serenity as a couple or an adventurous getaway with friends, Eagles Nest Hideaway promises a memorable escape amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
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.
A classic mountain ultra trail running race by Trailsplus across the rooftop of Victoria’s High Country. The iconic Bogong to Hotham (B2H) Rooftop Run enjoyed a successful return in 2024 for its 33rd running, back to a grass roots format and they look forward to their 35th running in 2026.
B2H is a classic race with a rich history embedded in Australian trail running folklore.
Starting at Mountain Creek Campground near Tawonga, runners climb Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, descend T-Spur to Big River before the next big climb up Duane’s Spur to reach the Bogong High Plains.
Passing through the main aid station at Langford Gap, runners continue across the high plains before dropping to the Cobungra River and climbing Swindler’s Spur on the way to the finish at Mt Hotham summit.
Undoubtedly, one of the toughest races mile-for-mile in Australia, it offers the most spectacular views, the most amazing experience and a real challenge for trail runners.
Runners, their families and support crews are encouraged to visit the Mt Beauty area before the race and to stay a couple of days after to take in the beautiful mountain areas of north-east Victoria.
