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BEAUTY

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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New Years Eve Pack Horse Adventure

Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Bogong expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses and local food and wine.

Journey onto the High Country via East Kiewa and Timms Spur taking in the stunning views across to Mount Bogong before descending down Track 107 into the heritage gold mining area below Mt Wills.

The second half of this tour climbs up the Long Spur track to a camp in the snowgums before traversing across Mount Bogong; the highest accessible horse riding landscape in Australia. The shore footed horses take us down Eskdale Spur and back to the home paddock at Spring Spur.

This experience is provided by Bogong Horseback Adventures
Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River.

This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region.

The walk trail begins just off the main Highway into town, but the scenery certainly improves as you pass farmland, shady groves, happy riverside campers (in warmer months) and then arrive at the inviting Pebble Beach area for a swim, if you fancy.

Pack your swimwear and some water shoes if the weather is warm, as the rocks are very slippery (and can be pointy and uncomfortable to walk on in bare feet).

When you approach the beach area the path splits – stay left and follow the river.

The ‘beach’ is really a calmer section of the river that opens up a little, though the current can still whistle along and there are smaller rapids to the north and south.

Currents can be quite strong (especially after rain). Always check conditions and it is not advisable for children or weaker swimmers (and never swim alone).

There are no toilets along the route.

Spring Spur

Located in the heart of the Victorian High Country, Spring Spur Stay is your country home away from home.

Visit the working property, home of Bogong Horseback Adventures, any season of the year. Ride the mountain bred horses in their spectacular backyard. Stay with the Bogong Baird’s and share the experiences of everyday life combined with warm country hospitality.

Each beautifully appointed king ensuite room has a patio and stunning views across the horse paddocks or sunny north-facing windows. With a delicious farm breakfast included it is a perfect base from which to explore the High Country.

Spring Spur Stay’s ride and stay packages or clinics are available throughout the year. All rides include brilliant riding terrain on one of our good-natured Spring Spur bred Australian Stock horses. The rides travel the stock routes of the beautiful Kiewa Valley through river crossing into the scented peppermint and woollybutt forests of the Alpine National Park.

Check the website for dates for the short stay and clinic options.

Mount Beauty Pondage Trail
Mount Beauty Market

Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak up the friendly mountain atmosphere.

From fresh local produce to unique handmade goods, every market offers something new — the perfect way to spend the first Saturday of each month in the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Trappers Gap (Mitta Mitta – Mount Beauty)
Staircase Spur – Mt Bogong
Mount Beauty to Tawonga Trail