Harrietville
Prepare for adrenaline-pumping alpine activity with a stop in Harrietville, the gateway village to the stunning Alpine National Park.
An alpine base
Use Harrietville as a base to explore the Alps year-round, from skiing and snowboarding at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek in winter, to hiking Mount Feathertop amid wildflowers in spring. There's a wide range of accommodation in the village.
Village days
Dedicate enough time to explore the green and lush village. Follow walking and bicycle trails along the river, and enjoy a relaxing picnic, barbecue or swim at the beautiful Tronoh dredge hole, a reminder of the gold mining history and now the village's swimming lake.
Gourmet treats
Replenish with the fare of gourmet local producers at Grannies Pantry, Lavender Farm and Feathertop Berries. Pick your own berries from local farms and snare your dinner in one of the rambling rivers, or opt for a safe catch in the trout farm.
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Drive one of Australia's great touring routes, sample local food and wine and take in mountain vistas along the way.
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Experience the adventure of walking Mount Feathertop along the Bungalow Spur and Razorback tracks.
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In winter hit the slopes at Mount Hotham or Falls Creek, using Harrietville as a base for day trips or longer stays.
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Ascend 10 of Victoria's 11 highest mountains in Victoria's largest national park and witness stunningly beautiful alpine topography.
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Major events
- Whitehorse Orchestra music camp - January
- Bush Markets - Easter and second Sunday in January
- Spinners and Weavers Guild - March
- 4x4 Drive for life Fundraiser - April
- Bluegrass Music convention - November
- Four Peaks Challenge - Melbourne Cup weekend (November)
How the get there
Harrietville is 332 kilometers from Melbourne on the Great Alpine Road. Access is from the Hume Freeway at Wangaratta. You can also reach Harrietville via the Princes Highway through Bairnsdale and then onto the Omeo Highway and over the High Plains on the Great Alpine Road.
