HOW TO HAVE A PIE-FECT HIGH COUNTRY ROAD TRIP

YOUR 'HOW TO' LOCALS HOLIDAY GUIDE

Hit the highway and discover legendary High Country bakehouses. Think flaky golden pastry, rich chunky fillings and the perfect excuse for a tasty road trip break. High Country local Erica shows you her top spots around the region for a legendary pie pitstop. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

BEECHWORTH BAKERY BRIGHT

STEP 1. GRAB A NED KELLY PIE

Relax and refuel at Beechworth Bakery in Bright , who've been in the baking game for 40 years. They've got eats and treats for all tastes, from pastries and cakes to fresh bread and great coffee – and their Ned Kelly pie is famous. Don't forget the sauce!

BUCK'S COUNTRY BAKEHOUSE

STEP 2. PITSTOP IN YARCK FOR 24HR PIE PERFECTION

Road-tripping along the Maroondah Highway? Make an essential stop at Bucks Country Bakehouse . Refuel with a piping-hot pie packed with rich local flavour.

Heading up late? No worries – their legendary 24-hour pie vending machine has you sorted around the clock.

GUM TREE PIES YACKANDANDAH

STEP 3. VISIT A LOCAL FAVOURITE IN YACKANDANDAH

No trip through historic Yackandandah is complete without a pitstop at Gum Tree Pies . Swing by this local institution for hand-pressed pastry loaded with slow cooked goodness – think chunky steak and red wine or lamb and mint. Grab yours hot to devour in the sunshine, or take a bake-at-home pie for later.

VALENTINES ARTISAN SOURDOUGH BAKERS

STEP 4. ENJOY A HANDMADE PIE ON RUTHERGLEN'S MAIN STREET

On top of great sourdough, Valentines Artisan Sourdough Bakers in Rutherglen does a cracking handmade pie.

Be sure to pick up a loaf while you're there – the second-gen family team specialises in European style sourdough using certified sustainable, chemical free Aussie flour.

SIDEHUSTLE BAKERS

STEP 5. TRY OLD FAVOURITES AND UNIQUE FLAVOURS

Fresh, friendly and upbeat, newest kids on the block Sidehustle Bakers in Mansfield do takeaway treats inspired by world flavours, plus old favourites with a twist. Try their cheeky beef pie, and grab a Japanese caramel brownie for later.