Guide to Victoria's High Country & King Valley
Well known as an epicurean delight, the High Country food and wine regions are just the beginning.
Victoria’s High Country offers something for everyone, from breathtaking scenery, picturesque mountains to explore, snowy slopes to ski, luxury accommodation, and incredible food and wine. It’s a destination for rugged adventure peppered with world-class epicurean delights created by humble visionaries. What more could you ask for?
Top things to do in the High Country & King Valley
Tour the vineyards
Victoria’s High Country is a wine-lovers paradise and with so many amazing wineries in the region (like Pizzini, Dal Zotto, Corsini and Politini), one of the best ways to start your journey is by taking a full-day wine tour.
Treat yourself to fine dining
The fine dining experience at Provenance is a must-do for foodies. Located in the gold mining town of Beechworth, it’s well worth the journey for owner-chef Michael Ryan’s Asian-influenced menu. You can even stay at the property's accommodation.
Stay in the heart of the King Valley
Sitting beside an idyllic creek and surrounded by beautiful gardens, The Mountain View Hotel is the perfect country stay. Attached to the local vine-covered pub, you can enjoy Italian meals by the fire in winter and in the sunny garden in summer.
Enjoy lunch with a view
Chrismont Wines offers sweeping views of the King Valley and the surrounding ranges to enjoy while tasting time- honoured Sicilian and northern Italian recipes and sipping on the winery’s top drops.
Take a hike
If you feel the need to walk off some of the food and wine try an outdoor adventure with Kevin and Romana from High Country Hiking Tours. They have been hiking in the Victorian High Country for over two decades so know all the best spots.
Enjoy local produce
Visit Milawa, a village brimming with food and wine from local producers, including the renowned Brown Brothers cellar door, Gamze Smokehouse, Sam Miranda Wines and of course the Milawa Cheese Company.
Stay in luxury accommodation
Book a romantic getaway to the beautiful town of Bright and stay at The Buckland; a luxury couples-only bed and breakfast. These studios are a little piece of paradise set quietly among rolling hills and beautiful bushland.
Explore High Country on horseback
Hop in the saddle and take a journey through Victoria’s High Country with Bogong Horseback Adventures. You can even make it an overnight escapade and enjoy a night by the fire before sleeping under the stars.
Enjoy the snow
High Country is home to Victoria’s major snow and ski resorts including Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mount Hotham. Ski, snowboard, hike the snow trails, or simply enjoy some après-ski at the end of the day.
Tour the local breweries
Head on Victoria’s High Country Brewery Trail for a magic combination of scenic road-tripping and impressive boutique breweries offering hand-crafted beers with menus to match.
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