Manny’s guidebook
Ski resort in Victoria
Falls Creek is a resort town in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It’s known as an alpine and cross-country ski center, and its history is chronicled at the Falls Creek Museum. Lifts access slopes including the Summit and Wombat’s Ramble. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing trail leads through forests and high plains in Alpine National Park. The Great Alpine Road offers sweeping views of the Victorian Alps.
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Falls Creek
Falls Creek is a resort town in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It’s known as an alpine and cross-country ski center, and its history is chronicled at the Falls Creek Museum. Lifts access slopes including the Summit and Wombat’s Ramble. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing trail leads through forests and high plains in Alpine National Park. The Great Alpine Road offers sweeping views of the Victorian Alps.
Sightseeing
Bogong Village is located in Alpine National Park. Nestled in a remote bush land setting, all homes feature either mountain or garden views.
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Bogong Village Picnic Ground
Bogong Village is located in Alpine National Park. Nestled in a remote bush land setting, all homes feature either mountain or garden views.
Mountain Biking & Cycling
Mountain Biking
Big Hill Mountain Bike Park
Big Hill is a mountain looming over Mount Beauty. The ride features a very steep technical descent on the downhill race course & is suitable only for riders with advanced off-road bicycle handling skills. Most riders will enjoy the technical challenge and there are great views to take in on the climb up. For those seeking a great view over the Kiewa valley turn right off the Bogong High Plains Rd 5.5kms out of Mt Beauty, and follow the dirt road for 8kms to Big Hill lookout.
Survey Track
This ride has no steep uphills, however there is a great downhill back into Mount Beauty. A classic rollercoaster singletrack with nice views beginning in Mount Beauty township and skirting a ridgeside to a hairpin turn on the Bogong High Plains Road called "Cranky Charlie". Several options are available for the return, including a few singletrack options. If you can do only one ride in Mount Beauty, this is probably the one to do. 9.2km
Mount Beauty Hill Loop
Beginning and ending in Mount Beauty, this ride climbs steeply onto the Mount Beauty hillside using a variety of fire tracks (Pole Track, Reservoir Track) and offering great views of the township and surrounding countryside. For an additional viewpoint, take the short Tower No. 33 Track at the 5.1 km mark. The ride continues on the West Kiewa Power Station Road to the Cranky Charlie hairpin where it joins the Survey Track. This ride offers the maximum views in the shortest distance.
Easy Rides for all Ages
Pondage Loop
A 3km loop, on a sealed, flat track. The loop is clearly sign posted. Start from the Lakeside picnic and playground area and walk north towards Embankment Drive following the path around the pondage wall. Follow the track over the spillway and continue along over the Tail Race Channel bridge and you will be behind the Secondary College, the tennis courts, the Primary School, past the oval and back to where you started. A pleasant ride with lovely views in all directions.
Mount Beauty River Ride
4km of clearly sign posted, flat sealed track. The ride starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River all the way to Pebble Beach.
Enjoy lovely views across the farmlands and towards Mount Bogong with the track perfect for riding or walking. For good swimmers, there is a long deep pool at the turn around point.
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Mount Beauty
Mountain Biking
Big Hill Mountain Bike Park
Big Hill is a mountain looming over Mount Beauty. The ride features a very steep technical descent on the downhill race course & is suitable only for riders with advanced off-road bicycle handling skills. Most riders will enjoy the technical challenge and there are great views to take in on the climb up. For those seeking a great view over the Kiewa valley turn right off the Bogong High Plains Rd 5.5kms out of Mt Beauty, and follow the dirt road for 8kms to Big Hill lookout.
Survey Track
This ride has no steep uphills, however there is a great downhill back into Mount Beauty. A classic rollercoaster singletrack with nice views beginning in Mount Beauty township and skirting a ridgeside to a hairpin turn on the Bogong High Plains Road called "Cranky Charlie". Several options are available for the return, including a few singletrack options. If you can do only one ride in Mount Beauty, this is probably the one to do. 9.2km
Mount Beauty Hill Loop
Beginning and ending in Mount Beauty, this ride climbs steeply onto the Mount Beauty hillside using a variety of fire tracks (Pole Track, Reservoir Track) and offering great views of the township and surrounding countryside. For an additional viewpoint, take the short Tower No. 33 Track at the 5.1 km mark. The ride continues on the West Kiewa Power Station Road to the Cranky Charlie hairpin where it joins the Survey Track. This ride offers the maximum views in the shortest distance.
Easy Rides for all Ages
Pondage Loop
A 3km loop, on a sealed, flat track. The loop is clearly sign posted. Start from the Lakeside picnic and playground area and walk north towards Embankment Drive following the path around the pondage wall. Follow the track over the spillway and continue along over the Tail Race Channel bridge and you will be behind the Secondary College, the tennis courts, the Primary School, past the oval and back to where you started. A pleasant ride with lovely views in all directions.
Mount Beauty River Ride
4km of clearly sign posted, flat sealed track. The ride starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River all the way to Pebble Beach.
Enjoy lovely views across the farmlands and towards Mount Bogong with the track perfect for riding or walking. For good swimmers, there is a long deep pool at the turn around point.
Swimming
Kiewa River Area swimming
Why not have a swim in the Kiewa River? Such beautiful surroundings and the fresh water swimming will leave you feeling refreshed, cooled off and relaxed.
Mermaid Pool and Rockpool
See the walks & trails guide guide for how to access these beautiful swimming holes amongst majestic surroundings.
Lake Guy
The scenery will take your breath away whilst you are cooling off with a swim in Lake Guy. Peaceful, relaxing and an absolute must to visit. Also provides lovely photo opportunities
Mount Beauty River Walk
4km/1 hour return
The track starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive, off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River all the way to Pebble Beach. Enjoy lovely views across the farmlands and towards Mount Bogong with the track perfect for walking or riding. For good swimmers, there is a long deep pool at the turn around point.
For more walks click here.
Mount Beauty, Swimming
Mount Beauty Swimming Pool
Mount Beauty Swimming Pool, located on Pool Road opposite the Post Office, has three solar heated pools, a toddler, intermediate and 33m main pool. There are shady lawns, lots of pool toys and a well stocked kiosk. Early morning lap swimming on weekdays, two lap lanes at other times, weekly swimming lessons for all ages, a Learn To Swim Campaign in January, and twice a week "Seniors' Hour" are some of our special activities to promote health and fitness.
Redbank swimming hole
4 km from Tawonga towards Wodonga turn right at Redbank road and left over the bridge you will find the swimming hole.
Ryders Bridge at Tawonga
Located on Mountain Creek Road, just off the Kiewa Highway, Tawonga. Swimming hole located on the right opposite the Caravan Park. Parking and tables and chairs available.
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Mount Beauty
Kiewa River Area swimming
Why not have a swim in the Kiewa River? Such beautiful surroundings and the fresh water swimming will leave you feeling refreshed, cooled off and relaxed.
Mermaid Pool and Rockpool
See the walks & trails guide guide for how to access these beautiful swimming holes amongst majestic surroundings.
Lake Guy
The scenery will take your breath away whilst you are cooling off with a swim in Lake Guy. Peaceful, relaxing and an absolute must to visit. Also provides lovely photo opportunities
Mount Beauty River Walk
4km/1 hour return
The track starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive, off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River all the way to Pebble Beach. Enjoy lovely views across the farmlands and towards Mount Bogong with the track perfect for walking or riding. For good swimmers, there is a long deep pool at the turn around point.
For more walks click here.
Mount Beauty, Swimming
Mount Beauty Swimming Pool
Mount Beauty Swimming Pool, located on Pool Road opposite the Post Office, has three solar heated pools, a toddler, intermediate and 33m main pool. There are shady lawns, lots of pool toys and a well stocked kiosk. Early morning lap swimming on weekdays, two lap lanes at other times, weekly swimming lessons for all ages, a Learn To Swim Campaign in January, and twice a week "Seniors' Hour" are some of our special activities to promote health and fitness.
Redbank swimming hole
4 km from Tawonga towards Wodonga turn right at Redbank road and left over the bridge you will find the swimming hole.
Ryders Bridge at Tawonga
Located on Mountain Creek Road, just off the Kiewa Highway, Tawonga. Swimming hole located on the right opposite the Caravan Park. Parking and tables and chairs available.