Overview
Tawonga and Mount Beauty serve as the gateway to the Victorian High Country, offering access to Mount Bogong (Australia's highest peak), alpine walking tracks, and the Falls Creek ski resort 30 km away. The villages have a relaxed, outdoor-focused atmosphere built around the Kiewa Hydro-electric Scheme heritage.
Day Trips · History · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Health
Mount Beauty Hospital provides 24/7 urgent care but lacks a specialist emergency department. The nearest full emergency departments are in Wangaratta and Albury-Wodonga.
Safety
Winter driving on Bogong High Plains Road requires snow chains, which can be hired in Mount Beauty at the Bogong Ski Centre.
Transport
Falls Creek Coaches runs services to Mount Beauty from Melbourne, Albury, and Myrtleford. A car is recommended for exploring the High Country independently.