The Great Alpine Road is a 339-kilometre adventure through Victoria’s best mountain scenery. Discover beautiful mountain ranges, impressive valleys, and journey past rolling hills. Experience this adventure in Spring to witness the blooming wildflowers and emerging wildlife of this region.
The Great Alpine Road begins in the vibrant city of Wangaratta, a gateway to the Victorian high country and alpine regions. The city is home to hidden watefalls, award-winning wineries and a renowned jazz festival, held annually in November, which is worth planning your trip around. The drive from Melbourne to Wangaratta should take under three hours and passes through charming Victorian towns such as Seymour and Benalla.
Where to Stay: BIG4 Wangaratta Holiday Park
Kicking off the Northern leg of the Great Alpine Road, head south towards Bright. Along the way you will encounter spectacular scenery, fine wineries and delicious local produce. Some great cellar doors include Gapsted Estate and Ringer Reef Winery. Breathe in the crisp mountain air as you journey along this picturesque route. We recommend stopping at the charming gold rush town of Beechworth and the warm Myrtleford for a delightful afternoon.
Make sure you take time to explore Mount Buffalo National Park. With beautiful waterfalls, scenic lookouts and great guided adventures, Bright serves as a great base to discover this alpine region.
Where to Stay: Discovery Parks – Bright
Bright itself is a charismatic town with stunning walking trails and a great food scene. Spend a day or two exploring this part of Victoria’s High Country, soak in the scenery and athmosphere before continuing on your alpine adventure.
Between Bright and Omeo, you can explore Alpine National Park and Mt. Hotham, Victoria’s highest Alpine village. Here you’ll be treated to spectacular mountain landscapes and wide-open grasslands. In Spring, witness the highplains fill with colourful wildflowers. After exploring these beautiful mountains, make your way to the old gold town of Omeo.
Where to Stay: Omeo Holiday Park
While based in Omeo, make sure you visit the nearby Mount Kosciuszko Lookout for stunning views of the surrounding ranges, as far as the iconic peak in New South Wales. The final leg of the Great Alpine Road takes you further south to Lakes Entrance in Gippsland. Along the way enjoy enchanting stops such as Swifts Creek, Bruthen and Bairnsdale. All these rustic Victoria towns come equipped with their own unique history and delicious local produce.
Once you arrive at Lakes Entrance enjoy all the Gippsland Lakes have to offer – watersports, fishing, amazing seafood, atmospheric restaurants, boat tours and much more. When you’re ready, end your epic adventure by heading back to Melbourne!
Where to Stay: NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park
If you’re looking for a great road trip between Melbourne and the Gippsland Lakes, check our itinerary here.
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