|
Take the direct route from Sydney or Melbourne along the Hume Highway (31) to begin your tour of the Great Alpine Road. The Great Alpine Road starts (or ends) at Wangaratta, a town known for its warm country hospitality and popular jazz festival held annually in November.
At Milawa call in at the internationally renowned Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre and cellar door and sample gourmet produce at Milawa Mustards and the Cheese Factory. Break your trip with a stay at the five-star Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel. The Milawa Gourmet Region offers a myriad of farmgate experiences as a delicious reminder of your journey. If you've a few hours to spare, make sure you head to the King Valley where you can taste a variety of Mediterranean wine styles or indulge in some regional Italian style cuisine.
Discover fine wine at one of the many wineries dotted along the Great Alpine Road, including Gapsted, Michelini and Boyntons, and local produce in the Ovens Valley enroute to Bright.
Take a detour to Beechworth, a village built on the wealth of the gold rush of the 1800s. Explore the historic honey granite buildings, including the courthouse where bushranger Ned Kelly's final trial commenced. It is also home to the famed Beechworth Bakery and highly regarded restaurants, including The Bank.
Mt Buffalo National Park is a great place for a gentle walk to see waterfalls, granite formations and lookouts with great views of the Alps. Or try something more vigorous such as abseiling, bike riding, or rock climbing.
This leg ends at Bright, a beautiful town on the Ovens River, filled with grand deciduous trees that are breathtaking in autumn. Bright is also home to Simone's, one of the best restaurants in the state, and magnificent Italian villa-style accommodation at Villa Gusto.
More detailed information on the Great Alpine Road
|
 |
