Explore cosy heritage streets, vibrant winter townships, and the rich local stories of the High Country.
Winter in Victoria’s High Country invites you to slow down and explore cosy townships on foot, with scenic walks linking heritage streets and misty mountain backdrops. Crackling open fires set the scene, unique saunas and hot springs offer deep rejuvenation, and a lively winter event calendar has something for everyone.
INSPIRATIONAL THINGS. INCREDIBLE PLACES.
Cosy Fireplace Things
Indulge in classic French bistro fare matched with award-winning wines by the well-stoked open fire at Jones Winery Restaurant.
Grab a seat at The Stanley Pub, order a punchy, locally-sourced winter meal, and catch up with friends new and old by a roaring fire.
Sip elegant wines and spin classic vinyl records beside the cosy open fire at Beechworth's Eldorado Road Cellar Door – Cantina.
Warm up inside the beautifully restored The General Strath Creek barn, thawing out beside a roaring open fireplace with hearty eats.
Settle into Campbells Wines of Rutherglen for an intimate cellar door tasting of bold reds and liquid-gold Muscat right by the fireplace.
Dive into the valley to toast the winter season with locally-hopped beers by Mitta Mitta Brewing Co’s fireplace, or outdoor firepit.
Stargazing Stay Things
For a romantic getaway, stargaze from under the covers in Alpine Nature Experience unique and intimate Hypedomes.
Soak in a private outdoor tub beneath starry skies, or cosy up in bed beneath a stargazing skylight at tranquil farmstay Bluestone Ridge.
Unwind on the 150-acre Dunmore Farm, where the open skies above the historic 1860s cottage (and wood heated hot tub) offer the perfect canvas for a night of stargazing.
Relax at cycle-friendly Switchback Stays by Lake Hume, enjoying panoramic, elevated valley views that turn into a spectacular, star-filled playground by night.
Soak under a starlit sky in a private plunge pool or gather around the firepit at Harry’s On Moodemere in Rutherglen.
Pitch your tent right on the banks of the Upper Murray River at Walwa Riverside Caravan Park, gathering around a communal fire pit for an evening of riverside stargazing.
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