North East ~ Victoria
Holiday Accommodation

The High Country region is located in the north east of Victoria. Bushrangers, including the famous Ned Kelly, are part of the local history in this region. Rich wine growing areas and locally produced cheeses and smallgoods are a feature of towns in the Rutherglen, Wangaratta and Milawa area. Enjoy scenic alpine landscapes, stories of bushrangers and historic towns using Legends, Wine and High Country accommodation as a base. In winter the area comes alive with some of Australia's best skiing.

Stay in a Rutherglen motel accommodation or cottage accommodation to explore the Rutherglen wine region. Rutherglen was originally a gold mining town, but Rutherglen has since developed into a major wine producing area, with 17 wineries all located within a short drive from the town centre. The largest winery in the region is the All Saints Winery. Rutherglen is located north of Wangaratta and west of Wodonga, just 10km from the Murray River at the state border towns of Wahgunyah and Corowa.

Wangaratta is centrally located in the northeast of Victoria between Benalla and Wodonga on the main route from Melbourne to Sydney. Wangaratta is situated in Victoria's North East Alpine Valley between the Ovens and King Rivers. The City of Wangaratta encompasses the Milawa Gourmet Region, King Valley, Glenrowan, El Dorado and the Rural City of Wangaratta. Wangaratta is centrally located to world class wineries, gourmet foods, spectacular mountains, valleys, rivers and streams, cycling trails and has historic links to Ned Kelly and the Gold Rush. Euroa is approx 50km south of Shepparton and 90km south west of Wangaratta. Benalla is approx 40km south west of Wangaratta. The region also boasts the beginning of the Murray to Mountains Trail and Great Alpine Road. Wangaratta is Australia's home of jazz with the 'Wangaratta Festival of Jazz' held annually on the weekend before the Melbourne Cup each year. Stay in a Wangaratta motel accommodation or bed and breakfast accommodation in Wangaratta to explore the Rutherglen wine region. There is also cottage accommodation in Wangaratta.

Beechworth is centrally located in the Heart of North East Victoria. Known as one of Victoria's best preserved gold mining towns, Beechworth is renowned for its magnificent National Trust classified buildings including the historic and cultural precinct. Beechworth is situated between Wodonga and Myrtleford, and is a popular detour when travelling along the Great Alpine Road between Wangaratta and Bright. Beechworth features wide streets lined with deciduous trees, which create an intense colourful display in the autumn. Beechworth is a place to enjoy four seasons - rich colours of Autumn and frosty winter mornings are contrasted by the beautiful colours of heritage gardens in Spring and clear Summer days. Accomodation in Beechworth includes Guest House and cottage accommodation, affordable motel accommodation in Beechworth and bed and breakfast accommodation. There is also luxury accommodation in the heart of Beechworth.

Yackandandah is a former gold mining town located in the north east of Victoria, between Beechworth (15 minutes) and Wodonga (25 minutes). Yackandandah is central to wineries in Rutherglen, Beechworth, Milawa, Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley. There is B & B Accommodation in Yackandandah and also the Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel.

Milawa is a small town located south east of Wangaratta on the main road between Myrtleford and Glenrowan. Major attractions include the Brown Brothers Winery with its Epicurean Centre, the Milawa Cheese Company, Milawa Mustards and the Olive Shop. Myrtleford is situated within a major tobacco and hop growing region, on the scenic Great Alpine Road between Wangaratta and Bright. There is bed and breakfast accommodation and cottage accommodation in Myrtleford.

Porepunkah is a small town located on the Great Alpine Road, 6km north-west of Bright and is the gateway to Mount Buffalo and the surrounding national park. Porepunkah overlooks the picturesque Ovens River and is surrounded by forests and scenic mountain ranges. Accommodation in Porepunkah includes farm stay accommodation and caravan and camping park accommodation.

Bright is located in 315km north east of Melbourne in norht eastern Victoria at the southeastern end of the Ovens Valley. An attractive holiday township, Bright is situated on the scenic Great Alpine Road between Porepunkah and Harrietville in the beautiful Ovens Valley. Bright is a popular tourist centre due to its close proximity to the mountain and ski resorts of Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek, and other natural attractions such as the Alpine National Park and Mount Buffalo National park. Bright accommodation is plentiful with affordable hotel and motel accommodation in Bright, self-contained apartment accommodation, cottages, guest houses and ski lodges.

Mount Beauty is located in Victoria's high country, at the southern end of the picturesque Kiewa Valley and at the base of the state's highest mountain, Mount Bogong. It is surrounded by the Alpine National Park, which features lakes, forests and snowfields, offering visitors scenic backdrops wherever in town they happen to be. Accomodation in Mount Beauty includes affordable units and hotel motel accommodation.

Harrietville is a former gold-mining town, located 25km south of Bright on the Great Alpine Road and at the base of Mount Feathertop in the scenic Victorian Alps. There is affordable unit accommodation in Harrietville.

Benalla is situated mid-way between Euroa and Wangaratta on the main road and rail route between Melbourne and Sydney. North-east of Benalla is the Winton Motor Raceway which hosts car, motorcycle and superkart racing. Benalla accommodation consists of motels, caravan camping park and bed and breakfast accommodation.

Discover the Yea Wetlands. Enjoy sampling local wine and produce. Explore the region with plenty of touring maps available. At Yea you can enjoy fishing, golf and bowls. Visit the Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and Museum. Yea Autumn Fest the third Sunday of March each year. Lake Eildon, Mt Buller, Lake Mountain and more all within 1 hour's drive.

Mansfield is situated in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by grazing districts and mountain forests. The area is famous for its stunning scenery with a number of movies being filmed in the attractive mountain ranges. Mansfield is the closest major town to Australia's largest ski resort of Mount Buller and the largely undeveloped resort of Mount Stirling. Within a short drive of Mansfield are natural attractions such as Lake Nillahcootie to the north and Lake Eildon with its surrounding national park. Access to Lake Eildon from Mansfield is available 20km west of the town at Brankeet Inlet near Bonnie Doon. Alternatively, several small communities are situated on the shores of the lake south of Mansfield at Howes Creek, Goughs Bay and Macs Cove. Mansfield accommodation includes cottage accommodation and affordable motels.

Alpine Region –

Falls Creek is a 350km drive from Melbourne and is located in the Alpine National Park. The ski area boasts 92 alpine runs with 17% for beginners, 60% for intermediate and 23% appropriate for advanced skiers. There are also 21 cross country runs, with 33% for beginners, 48% for intermediate and 19% appropriate for advanced skiers. Falls Creek's highest lifted point is 1780m and the area also boasts numerous restaurants and bars. Whether you are skiing, snowboarding or exploring the National Park, Falls Creek accommodation is the perfect base from which to discover all the area has to offer. Also check out accommodation in Mount Beauty. Located in this region are a number of major alpine and ski resorts including Mount Buller, Falls Creek, Mount Buffalo and Mount Hotham with its airport, which offers direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney during the snow season. Mt Buller is one of Australia's most popular ski areas, located just 208km north east of Melbourne. Falls Creek accommodation includes ski lodge accommodation.


There are many other small towns in the north east of Victoria well worth a visit, each with its own unique character. Search for more accommodation in Legends, Wine and High Country accommodation.

Discover Victoria's best holiday accommodation - Motels, self-contained apartment accommodation, B&B, self-contained cottages, boutique hotels, luxury hotels, weekenders, romantic hideaways and luxury bed and breakfasts in Victoria and Melbourne. Accommodation in the High Country of Victoria from Rutherglen and Wangaratta to Beechworth and Bright and also Mt Beauty and Mansfield. Stay at a Ski Resort in the Alpine Region of Victoria.