11 days in Victoria's High Country Itinerary

A town that appeared during the gold rush in the 1850s, Beechworth is a well-preserved example of Victorian expansionism.

Change things up with these side-trips from Beechworth: NED KELLY MUSEUM & HOMESTEAD (in Glenrowan) and Bright (Howitt Park, Canyon Walk, &more). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Beechworth Honey, steep yourself in history at Old Beechworth Gaol, take an in-depth tour of Beechworth Historic Courthouse, and see the interesting displays at Burke Museum.

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Melbourne to Beechworth is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Beechworth when traveling from Melbourne in July, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Falls Creek.

On the 16th (Fri), fly down the slopes at Falls Creek Ski Lifts and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Fainter Falls and then get all the equipment you need at Falls Creek Cross Country.

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Traveling by car from Beechworth to Falls Creek takes 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Mount Hotham.

On the 18th (Sun), hike along Bungalow Spur Hiking Trail and then fly down the slopes at Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Mountain Fresh Trout & Salmon Farm and then tee off at Mt Beauty Golf Club.

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Traveling by car from Falls Creek to Mount Hotham takes 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Mount Buller.

Mount Buller is a town located in the Shire of Mansfield in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria. Change things up with these side-trips from Mount Buller: Mansfield (Mansfield Zoo, Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides - Day Tours, &more). And it doesn't end there: hit the slopes at Mt Buller, ski along the peaceful trails at Mount Stirling, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Breathtaker.

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Getting from Mount Hotham to Mount Buller by car takes about 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive back home.