HOW TO HAVE A HIGH COUNTRY GLAMPING WEEKEND

YOUR 'HOW TO' LOCALS HOLIDAY GUIDE

Escape to the Valley of a Thousand Hills for starlit stone baths, vibrant murals, misty hollows and mossy rainforest calm. Phil from Philip Lobley Wines shares his tips on how to have the ultimate High Country glamping weekend – and it's only 90mins from Melbourne. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

GLAMPING AT FLOWERDALE ESTATE

STEP 1. BOOK A LUXE GLAMPING STAY AT FLOWERDALE ESTATE

Overlooking the stunning Valley of a Thousand Hills, Flowerdale Estate's luxury glamping tents offer a soulful, screen-free sanctuary perfect for a romantic getaway.

Soak in the outdoor stone bath under a blanket of stars or reconnect around the crackling fire pit and take in the views.

PHILIP LOBLEY WINES

STEP 2. TASTE HANDCRAFTED WINES

For salt of the earth hospitality and handcrafted, small batch, vegan-friendly wines, swing by Philip Lobley Wines .

Taste the terroir in Phil's Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir or Cab Franc as you reconnect with nature in the misty valleys of Glenburn. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday for a tasty wood-fired pizza lunch overlooking the lake.

WIRRAWILLA RAINFOREST WALK

STEP 3. TAKE A RAINFOREST WANDER

Step into the cool green calm of the Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk .

This easy 700m boardwalk loop winds beneath towering myrtle beech trees, southern sassafras, lush ferns and mossy forest – an all-abilities wander through the heart of the Toolangi State Forest.

DINDI ARTS TRAIL

STEP 4. GET INSPIRED BY THE LOCAL ART TRAIL

Hit the road and follow the colour along the Dindi Arts Trail . Ten striking murals cross Kinglake, Toolangi and nearby villages tell local stories in vibrant hues.