Nestled in Victoria’s north-east, the High Country serves up majestic winter views and family snow thrills alongside world-class MTB parks and gritty gravel riding. Pedal rail trails to hidden gems, then warm up in welcoming communities with bold reds, rich muscats, or warming whiskeys. As night falls under starry skies, settle in by a cosy fireplace to swap yarns with the locals.
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Winter Bucket List Things
Crisp winter air and stunning mountain views await on a warming ride along the High Country's iconic rail trails, perfect for cycling between cosy bakery stops and country pubs.
Bundle up for the ultimate winter snowplay day, building snowmen, tobogganing, and enjoying family-friendly winter magic at Dinner Plain, Lake Mountain and Mt Buffalo.
From August 7-16, embrace the winter chills at Rutherglen's The Dark Side of Wine, a winter festival featuring secret cinemas, murder mysteries, starlit degustations, and roaring bonfires.
Tick off a definitive winter bucket list experience by booking a beginner ski or snowboard lesson for the whole family at Victoria's alpine resorts – Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Rug up and watch the sunrise cast its glow over snow-capped peaks with a winter flight over the Mansfield basin with Goldrush Ballooning Mansfield, taking in spectacular alpine views.
Winter Wellness Things
Rejuvenate at Stillwater Saunas, a floating sauna experience on Beechworth's Lake Sambell, where you can alternate between a Scandinavian steam session and a crisp, cold plunge straight into the lake.
Experience an ancient hot-and-cold ritual at Nature Saunas by Haut Hutt in the Ovens Valley, alternating between a wood-fired cedar sauna sweat and a refreshing outdoor cold plunge.
Retreat to Astra Falls Creek Day Spa after a long day on the slopes to melt away the winter chill in their heated magnesium pool, sauna, and steam room.
Soak away a day on the ski slopes in the 38-degree, Japanese-inspired outdoor Dinner Plain Onsen and Spa, tucked among the alpine snow gums.
Step into the Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary at Bright Spa – Luxury Day Spa for an immersive, healing body ritual or a deeply detoxifying infrared sauna session.
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