Alps of Victoria Self-Drive

Today see Lilydale, Coldstream, Yering, Yarra Glen, Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary (zoo specialising in native Australian animals, history of breeding native animals, set in natural bushlands), Bicentennial National Trail (one of the longest marked multi use trails in the world), some 50 boutique vineyards, into the Great Dividing Range, Black Spur, St Fillans, The Cathedral Range, Goulburn Valley, Molesworth, Alexandra, Lake Eildon National Park (water activities, nature walks, scenic drives), Kanumbra, Merton, Bonnie Doon, Mansfield, Buller, Alpine National Park (Victoria's largest park, highest mountains in state, snowfields during winter) or Mt Buller 47km (Victoria's largest and best alpine skiing resort, 1804 m above sea level, 180 hectares of ski trails). Direct driving 189km (2.30 hours) .

Mansfield (small foothills township near Lake Eildon, Lake Nillahcootie, kayaking, wakeboarding, waterskiing destinations horse riding trails of the mountain cattlemen of yesterday, trail biking, 4WDriving), Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Stirling (year round destinations, winter snow ski and snow board, summer hiking, biking, rock climbing, river rafter), Delatite River, Jamieson River and Howqua River (rafting and freshwater fishing), Beechworth (gold rush town, grand heritage buildings and Ned Kelly), Glenrowan (historic wineries and historic tales of Ned Kelly), Benalla (heritage Rose Gardens, Art Gallery excellent regional collection), Milawa (gourmet villages and superman chefs in fresh food land), Rutherglen, Bright, King Valley (alpine villages, tree lined streets making up the Muscat Trail of wineries and farm door fresh foods), The Great Alpine Road (great touring route via heritage towns, wineries, farms and alpine landscapes), Nagambie (wineries, the Goulburn River and fertile farming plains), Wangaratta (annual Jazz Festival), Myrtleford, Alexandra (historic village, near mountains, waterways), Harrietville (gateway to the Alpine National Park), Dinner Plain (alpine village on the high plains, set in snowgums), Chiltern (streetscapes from the 1800's, character).

Time today to enjoy some of the delights of the high country and to enjoy the countryside treasures en-route back to Melbourne, perhaps taking a late luncheon in the splendid Yarra Wine Region: (some 55 Boutique Vineyards, welcoming cellar doors, galleries, restaurants), Gulf Station (historic pioneer pastoral property, National Trust owned Open Wed - Sun) Yarra Glen (old Yarra Glen Railway Station, heritage listed historic Yarra Glen Grand Hotel, antiques, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries,) Kinglake National Park ( bushwalking tracks, fern gullies and panoramic lookouts) Yarra Valley Dairy (working dairy, 'farm gate' speciality cheeses, local produce and clotted creams) or pay return visits to the treasures you have already discovered!. Direct driving 189km (2.30 hours) .