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Country areas and for exploring the
upper reaches of the Murray River
and local wine districts.
Mount Beauty
Easy, 2 hours, 6 km circuit.
Sometimes a name says it all! The
Wodonga-Albury River Walk, above,
and Beechworth, below. Below left:
Mount Bogong.
Kiewa River and its adjacent pondage
are integral features of the beautiful
township of Mount Beauty. Set in the
foothills of the Alpine National with a
The High Country features
stunning backdrop of Mount Bogong
stunning national parks, Victoria’s the village is the perfect launching
highest mountains, lakes, rivers, point for day trips to Falls Creek and
waterfalls and picturesque valleys. the Bogong High Plains. It’s also
There are historic villages, vineyards a popular destination for hiking,
and vibrant snow resorts. It has a mountain biking, fishing, horse riding
rich history of Aboriginal culture, and gliding. This is a great walk to
gold discovery, cattlemen and do with kids where you will complete
bushrangers, and contains some lined not only with grand trees but a loop around the lake and follow a
amazing food, wine, craft breweries also with imposing old buildings of scenic section of the Kiewa River.
and welcoming country pubs. historical significance. Thirty-two of Combine all this with a variety of these buildings are classified with Murray to Mountains Rail Trail:
trails and tracks and what you have is the National Trust. A short stroll from Bright to Porepunkah
the ultimate holiday destination. the town centre is Lake Sambell, a Easy, 2hour, 6km one way.
picturesque recreation reserve.
Mountains Rail Trail features over
Beechworth Township Wodonga – Albury River Walk 100 kilometres of sealed off-road
Easy, 2 hours, 4.5 km loop. Easy, 5 hours, 15 km one way. pathways. The main section extends
Either side of the iconic Murray from Bright to Wangaratta with side
Sure, times have changed since
Ned Kelly was a frequent visitor to River, the twin towns of Albury branches to Beechworth and Milawa
Beechworth. However, most of the (NSW) and Wodonga (VIC) form a and a disconnected part at Rutherglen.
buildings from his era have been major regional hub. This walk follows The most scenic and interesting stretch
magnificently maintained in their and crosses the river that forms is between Bright and Myrtleford
original state, making Beechworth the state’s border providing many which follows the picturesque Ovens
perhaps Australia’s best-preserved memorable views along its banks. Valley and takes in the magnificent
gold town. Its wide streets are The route also passes a couple of backdrop of Mt Buffalo. En route you
historic bridges, traverses several can sample gourmet produce and visit
picturesque parks, takes in part of vineyards, cafés and restaurants. A
the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk and section offering a consistent downhill
finishes at the Wonga Wetlands, a gradient starts in beautiful Bright and
significant bird haven. The towns arrives at Porepunkah beside the cool
are also a handy base for trips to waters of the Ovens River.
the surrounding alpine and High
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