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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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.
Eagles Nest Hideaway Guest Suites are a great place to stay for that welcomed getaway.
The guest suites comprise two bedrooms, a private bathroom, kitchenette, outdoor terrace, an additional area with barbecue and outdoor setting. The property offers comfortable accommodation to relax and unwind, enjoying the local wildlife.
The suite accommodates up to four guests. Bedroom one has a king bed, can be split into two king singles. Bedroom two has a queen bed, plus a single bed. All bed linen and bath towels provided by the host.
The kitchenette, has a dining table, workbench area, kitchen appliances, microwave, fridge, crockery, specifically set up to meet with your daily essentials and a barbecue area outside. No kitchen provided.
Only a four-hour drive from Melbourne, Mount Beauty is a three-kilometre drive, where there are taverns, cafes and restaurants. Falls Creek is a 33-kilometre drive where activities are abundant for all ages. Travelling time to Bright is approximately 30 minutes.
Enjoy the relaxed country living, friendly locals and a number of cafes and vineyards around the area. A popular base for outdoor activities from downhill mountain bike riding for the adrenalin seekers to a peaceful game of golf or enjoy tranquil fishing in a clear mountain stream. Falls Creek is Australia’s premier alpine village for ski and snowboard enthusiasts and in summer you can enjoy bushwalking.
Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria.
Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and enjoy the best that the valley has to offer.
Cyclists are welcome.
Lake Guy Junction Dam is situated 16 kilometres from Mount Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village.
The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit. Try your luck around the lake to catch brown and rainbow trout. If it is walking you are looking for try the 3 kilometre loop around the dam. Park in the car park just below Bogong Jacks Tavern.
The track around Lake Guy starts 150 metres north-west of the car park. Continue through the tunnel in the dam wall and follow the walking track to ‘The Junction’ at the confluence of Fainter Creek and Rocky Valley Creek which join to form the east branch of the Kiewa River. Cross over the white bridge at the southern end of the car park and return via the vehicle track or by the lower walking track.
No bushwalking experience required. Formed track with some obstacles, gentle hills and many steps. Sign posted.
Join Bogong Horseback Adventures three day Packhorse expedition and experience a truly Australian experience. Get a little saddle grease on your trouser seat this Australia day weekend.
Travelling back in time leaving the 21st century behind as you ride into the belly of the clouds to the ‘mountain dreaming place’ the High country. Packhorses carrying all the camping equipment for comfortable camping. The packhorse load will surprise you with the ‘magic pudding’ quality, delicious camp fire meals served one after the other. Bogong Horseback Adventures are proud to combine both living an old world heritage with modern comforts and cuisine.
This expedition takes in Mount Fainter and Bogong Jacks Hideout. An iconic short Australian break. It is 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 is out into Pretty Valley for a few good canters, let the wind blow out the cob webs and stresses of your busy lives.
Myee Alpine Retreat – boutique accommodation for the ultimate nature experience – a peaceful base for exploring the mountains, valleys, and pristine waters or laze by the seasonal salt water pool.
Myee, was a Bogong Moth woman in the Dreaming with beautiful coloured wings that lost her colours in winter to the alpine summer wildflowers.
Guests have accommodation options to suit their needs, including one queen bed room; eight family retreat rooms (with a queen, single and a trundle bed), three retreat rooms (queen and single bed); one self contained suite (king bed and double bed sofa) and a three bedroom house immaculately detailed to sleep 12 guests. Surrounded by nature – close enough to all modern facilities. Take a stroll around the beautiful gardens, and enjoy the indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. Guests will long for nothing.
Cocooned by the stunning Kiewa Valley in Tawonga South and immersed in the Alpine National Park you will enjoy uninterrupted views of Australia’s highest peak, Mt Bogong.
Myee guests will enjoy regional gourmet delights, including wineries, breweries, bake and tea houses. Guests will be encouraged to experience the best of what North East Victoria offers including the best mountain biking, road riding, hiking and snow activities.
Groups are a specialty with itineraries to meet specific needs. Myee offers unlimited Wi-Fi access, complimentary onsite car parking and 24-hour tour desk.
Wildflower Pilates in Tawonga South offers outdoor Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and boutique wellness retreats in the heart of the Victorian High Country — just minutes from Mount Beauty.
If you’re visiting the region and looking for an active experience, Wildflower Pilates runs outdoor Mat Pilates three times a week in a relaxed garden setting with mountain views: Saturday 8:00am, Tuesday 6:15pm, Thursday 6:15pm.
These open-level group classes are perfect for locals, travellers, hikers, bikers, skiers, runners — anyone wanting to build strength, mobility, and core control while enjoying fresh mountain air.
Wildflower Pilates also operates a Reformer Pilates studio in Tawonga South, offering private and small-group sessions for those wanting more personalised strength, conditioning, or injury-support training.
For travellers seeking a bigger experience, Wildflower hosts multi-day Pilates and hiking retreats in the Victorian High Country, combining daily Pilates, alpine adventure, great food, and a social, fun atmosphere – ideal for people who love movement and the outdoors.
Whether you’re holidaying in Mount Beauty, spending the season in Falls Creek, or exploring the High Country, Wildflower Pilates is one of the best active experiences in the region, with classes that help you feel strong, energised, and ready to take on the mountains.
All fitness levels welcome. Book online – spots fill fast.