THE BEST THINGS TO DO
Mount Beauty – a town embraced by a mountain so beautiful, it inspires a name; where young wide-eyed adventurers blow in with the first dusting of snow and never leave; where the folks ski all winter and mountain bike summerlong. This is Mount Beauty – get ready to go with the flow and chill out.
MOUNT BEAUTY'S TOP 10
1. Sullivans Lookout
Watch the sunrise over the Kiewa Valley and Mount Bogong from Sullivans Lookout.
2. Skiing & snowboarding
In winter, hire your gear in the valley and go skiing or snowboarding at Falls Creek.
3. Summit Mount Bogong
Hike to the 1,986m-high summit of Mount Bogong. Would you rather tackle Victoria's highest mountain with some guidance? Local guide Macca offers tours, Bogong in a day.
7. High Country horse ride
Go on a horseback adventure in the Alpine National Park.
8. Invigorate with a sauna and ice bath ritual
Melt all the stress of life or any aches and pains way at The Sanctuary sauna and wellness center. Feel invigorated with an ice bath after a sauna.
9. Visit a brewery
Sample the taste of the local craft brew at Mountain Monk Brewers or Crank Handle Brewery
10. Gravel riding, the next big thing
Two of the High Country Project (10) Gravel Routes start in Mount Beauty, Trappers Gap and Mount Beauty to Bright. Stunning bushland rides on gravel roads. If one way is enough, take advantage of Mt Beauty Transfers to get you home.
4. Scenic flight
Fly in a glider high above the valley with 360° views over the Victorian Alps.
5. Mountain biking
Shred the gnarly singletracks of Big Hill Mountain Bike Park year-round, or head to the alpine flow trails of Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park in summer.
6. Mount Beauty Gorge
Walk to the Mount Beauty Gorge on the edge of town. Those with an adventurous spirit can wade up the gorge and jump in for a swim.
FIVE FUN THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
1. Kiewa River Trail
Walk or bike ride the 5.5km-return Kiewa River Trail shared path and stop for a swim at Pebble Beach.
2. Skate Park & Playground
Visit the Mount Beauty Skate Park at the Bicentennial Park Playground and have a BBQ beside the lake.
3. Learn to ski
Learn to ski or snowboard at Falls Creek during the snow season.
4. Natural swimming holes
Go for a swim at Mermaid Pool and The Rockpool on the East Branch of the Kiewa River.
5. Lake Guy & Fainter Falls
Enjoy a picnic and a splash at the beautiful Lake Guy in Bogong Village and visit the nearby Fainter Falls.
EXPERIENCES YOU'LL LOVE
Fainter Falls
Fainter Falls are a must-see natural bucket list attraction located at Falls Creek in the Victorian High Country. This walk is located 1 kilometre past Bogong Village, just before the Bogong High Plains Road crosses the Pretty Valley Stream. Start the walk opposite the car park. Follow the signed walking track, which provides spectacular views…
Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre
Mount Beauty, located just 90 minutes south east of Albury or 30 minutes drive from Bright, provides an ideal base to tour the Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. There is an array of experiences available ranging from walking, cycling, eating and drinking, hang gliding, snow and water activities, and a broad range of accommodation for…
Daily Trail Rides
Bogong Horseback Adventures offer day rides in the heart of the High Country. Taking you to the mountain valleys of North East Victoria abound with colourful bird life, majestic views, lush pastures and a delightful climate. Experience horse riding the beautiful tracks of the Alpine National Park through tall mountain forests, fern gullies and river…
Mt Bogong Snowshoe Tour
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…
