Weekend Adventure Itinerary
It’s a place so beautiful, it inspired a name: Mount Beauty, tucked in a river valley at the foot of Mount Bogong—Victoria’s highest mountain. A Shangri-La where the locals ski all winter and mountain bike summer long. A place where you’ll not only find endless adventure, but immense serenity and relaxation. Strap yourself in folks, and let’s begin!
Itinerary Highlights
- Summit Victoria’s Highest Mountain—Mount Bogong, at 1,986m high—with an expert guide, or ski the slopes of Falls Creek.
- Live like the mountain cattlemen of old on a horseback ride through the Kiewa Valley.
- Walk along a river canyon and cool off in its crystal-clear mountain waters.
- Feel your muscles melt off the bone inside a soothing traditional sauna.
- Taste our delicious local craft brews, Alpine Valley wines and locally roasted coffee.
- Treat yourself to fresh, locally grown produce at our eateries and stores.
Tip: We recommend starting this itinerary on a Thursday or Friday for a full availability of adventures and services.
DAY ONE
Your Afternoon Entrée
12.00 pm - Get Orientated
Hit the road early, taking Happy Valley Road across to the Kiewa Valley and south to Mount Beauty, which sits at the base of the unmissable Mount Bogong, Victoria's highest mountain. Stop for breakfast at a cafe in Tawonga or Mount Beauty.
2:00 pm - Afternoon Horseback Ride
It’s time for your first adventure—a horse ride along an old stock route that traverses the valley and crosses the East Branch of the Kiewa River. This tour is perfect for beginners. Your expert guide, Lin Baird, will teach you how to control your horse and master some basic riding skills. Allow 3-hours for briefings, mounting, your 2-hour ride and stabling.
Bogong Horseback Adventure
5:15 pm - Check-in
After your ride, make your way to your accommodation and freshen up.
6:30 pm - Apéritif
Taste some local drops at the inviting Quaff Wine Bar in the centre of town. Our region produces an amazing range of award-winning wines. Pair these with a delicious charcuterie board featuring Mount Beauty butcher Farm to Fork’s finest cured meats alongside a range of delicious cheeses. Make sure to head up stairs to browse the take-home collection of wines.
7:30 pm - Dinner
Cross the road to Mountain Monk Brewers for a hearty pub feed and to taste its tasty range of craft beers brewed on site. From Larger and IPA to Raspberry Sour and Dark Ale, Mountain Monk’s playful mix of traditional and innovative beers will keep your mouth entertained all night.
DAY TWO
Summit & Sauna
7:00 am - Mount Bogong Ascent
Get ready for the hike of a lifetime. The view from the top of Mount Bogong (1,986m above sea level). Meet your cheerful guide Macca from Falls Creek Guides at The Staircase trailhead within the Alpine National Park. From here, you’ll be transferred by 4WD to the start of the Eskdale Spur Trail. It’s a steep 6km hike to the summit along Eskdale Spur, taking about 3.5-5 hours. The return hike takes up to 8-hours and the tour includes lunch, snacks and expert guidance. Please bring plenty of drinking water.
5:00 pm - Recovery Sauna & Ice Plunge
Your muscles will thank you for this! After a rest back at your accommodation, head to The Sanctuary, where your host Mimi will guide you to the traditional sauna complete with an ice plunge pool. The Sanctuary is a creative space of small studios, including Wildflower Pilates, that are tucked away behind Tawonga Baker. The sauna is available for private, shared, or group bookings for up to four people. Make sure to drink plenty of water!
6:30 pm - Apéritif
Now that your body is fully awake, it’s time to celebrate your summit achievement! Crank Handle is a small brewery with a tantalising collection of craft beers, including traditional lager, ale and pale ale as well as rice ale, milk stout, sours and barrel-aged Belgian brown. The curly fries are pretty yum too!
7:30 pm - Dinner
Just a skip down the road is local favourite Grass Valley, an eatery and bar that serves a delectable menu of seasonal tastes, like slow roasted lamb shoulder or crispy skin trout with sides like pumpkin with whipped ricotta, burnt butter, sage and pine nuts. Can’t choose? Go for the $65 ‘Let Us Feed You’ option.
DAY THREE
Recovery Mode
8:30 am - Breakfast
Let’s take it easy today. Spoil yourself with a cooked breakfast and a great coffee in the garden of Rocky Valley Cafe. Pssst… you’ll probably want to take a peek inside at their outdoor gear and bike shop, too!
10:00 am - Check-out
Oh! It’s time to head back to your accommodation, pack up and hand in the keys. We totally understand if your not ready to head off just yet!
10:30 am - Morning Swim on The Gorge Walk
Pack a picnic lunch and be prepared to get wet—this isn’t your ordinary bushwalk. Wear your swimmers and if you have river shoes and a wet sack, bring them along. Start at the Big Hill MTB Park (at the southern end of Mount Beauty on Bogong High Plains Road) where you’ll find a carpark and amenities, including a gas BBQ. The first part of this adventure is an easy 2km walk that follows the river to a small gorge. The final 150 metres criss-crosses the West Branch of the Kiewa River four times, so you’ll be walking in the water. At its end, you’ll enter a beautiful canyon deep enough for a tranquil swim. Allow half-an-hour each way for walking plus additional time for swimming and a picnic.
Important: You must be able to swim to enter the river. Be river wise and do not enter the water after heavy rain, or in the winter months when the water is high, fast and cold. If in doubt, visit the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre for more information.
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.
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