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ADVENTURE LIVES HERE!

Nestled in the heart of the Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty is a destination that lives up to its name. With its stunning backdrop of Victoria's highest peak, Mount Bogong, this charming town offers a perfect escape for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Kiewa Valley Snowsports

Welcome to Kiewa Valley Snowsports, the Premier Snow Sports Shop in Mt Beauty with the best brands and largest range right at the base of the Falls Creek Ski Resort.

Kiewa Valley Snowsports is your one-stop, friendly and family-owned Shop providing modern high quality and carefully maintained ski and snowboard equipment right at the base of the mountain with very competitive prices. They also provide snow chain rental.

Kiewa Valley Snowsports stocks a wide range of gloves, beanies, goggles, socks, thermals, outerwear, helmets and many other accessories for all your riding needs. They also have a new modern workshop and provide waxing, tuning and repairs for all skis and snowboards. At Kiewa Valley Snowsports, they strive to ensure that your equipment is correctly suited to you and your ability to ensure a safe, fun and progressive riding experience.

The team look forward to meeting you soon.

Trappers Gap (The Mill – Mount Beauty)
The Mount Beauty Pondage Trail
Trappers Gap (Mount Beauty – Mitta Mitta)
Pioneering the High Plains – Bogong Horseback Adventures

Step back into another time with a celebration of Australian heritage. Ride the High Plains on a journey to the Mittagundi Bush Dance and Pioneer Festival before climbing onto Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain.

Pioneering the High Plains expedition takes you on a journey, through diverse landscapes, along a route that highlights the vertical scale, and the rich cultural heritage of the Victorian High Country.

Mid tour you will follow the spectacular Track 107 down to Mittagundi, a not for profit outdoor education centre where they host the annual Mittagundi Bush Dance and Pioneer Skills fundraising weekend. Bogong Horseback adventures invites guests to get involved in a traditional bush festivities weekend and pick up some long lost bush skills along the way.

For the final few days the tour will head up The Long Spur to the final camp on Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain. On your last day you climb to the highest place you can take a horse in Australia, and nestled in the valley far below is Spring Spur, your destination at day’s end.

This is the Mittagundi 40th Anniversary Bush Festival.

This experience is provided by Bogong Horseback Adventures
Crank Handle Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria.

Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and enjoy the best that the valley has to offer.

Cyclists are welcome.

Kiewa River Trail
The Dederang Hotel

The Dederang Hotel is a first-class example of everything a great classic country pub has to offer. It has a public bar, dining room, beer garden, and lounge. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and you can also find accommodation here. They offer a great selection of pub meals from the classic Parmi and Steak Sandwich, through to a delicious chicken curry or Farmers Plate for those wanting something a bit different.

Situated at the foothills to the stunning Victorian Alps, Dederang is surrounded by lush rolling hills, grazing dairy cows, and is the perfect place to stop on your way to Mt Beauty or Falls Creek.

They are located 30 minutes from Myrtleford, 50 minutes from Bright, 35 minutes from Beechworth and 40 minutes from Wodonga.

Bogong to Hotham – The Rooftop Run

Experience one of Australia’s most legendary mountain trail running adventure.

The iconic Bogong to Hotham (B2H) Rooftop Run returns in January, celebrating its 36th running and continuing a remarkable legacy deeply embedded in Australian trail running folklore.

Proudly presented by Trailsplus, this historic mountain ultra returns to its grassroots traditions, challenging runners to an unforgettable journey across the spectacular rooftop of Victoria’s High Country.

Starting at Mountain Creek Campground near Tawonga, runners tackle the demanding ascent of Mt Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain, before descending the rugged T-Spur to Big River. Another challenging climb via Duane’s Spur leads to the magnificent Bogong High Plains and Langford Gap. The adventure continues across breathtaking alpine landscapes before descending to the Cobungra River and tackling the final climb via Swindler’s Spur to the spectacular finish at Mt Hotham summit.

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s toughest mountain running challenges, B2H combines rugged terrain, spectacular mountain panoramas, rich history and an extraordinary sense of achievement.

Runners, families and support crews are encouraged to make a weekend of it, exploring the wonderful hospitality, attractions and natural beauty of Mt Beauty, Tawonga and Mt Hotham.

Come for the challenge. Stay for the High Country. Leave with memories that last a lifetime.