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Elevate your any-season escape to new horizons in nature, adventure and hospitality.

Nowhere wraps up four-season fun quite like the High Country. From winter’s snow-capped peaks and autumn’s kaleidoscope of colour, to summer’s alpine freshness and spring’s explosion of wildflowers and natural life, it’s your year-round playground.

Set-up at a mountain-high holiday park, in the foothills, by a crystal-clear lake or river, or in a wild bushland setting. Seek out your own adventure: abseiling and rock climbing, 4WD and dirt biking, gliding, ballooning, kayaking and more.

Embrace the outdoors with horse riding, bird watching, fishing, swimming or trail running. The region’s off-road rail trail network is the longest and most spectacular in the Southern Hemisphere. Many of the trails pass right by holiday parks.

Find a home away from home amongst quaint hamlets, humming historical towns and easy-to-love alpine villages. Hide out in Harrietville, reset in Rutherglen and feel pure serenity at Dinner Plain.

Fill your basket at a farmers market, your glass at a distillery, brewery or vineyard, pack a picnic or dine at a restaurant ‘paddock to plate’ experience.

Escape far away from your everyday in a land where the skies are as big as the welcome.

FIVE FAVES

Snow action: For downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow play, hit the slopes at Mount Hotham, Mount Buffalo or Falls Creek.

Door to door: Cellar hop celebrated vineyards of the Alpine Valleys, one of Australia’s most elevated wine districts. Stellar wines. Sublime views.

Trail mix: Tackle a rail trail on foot or two wheels and cool-off with a shady picnic and pristine lake or river dip.

Huts and heritage: Board a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of legendary cattleman huts, from the air, and on the ground when you land for lunch.

Road trip: Journey the Great Alpine Road, one of Australia’s great touring routes, for jaw-dropping vistas.

BRIGHT Discovery Parks - Bright

Just 7km from Bright town centre, make the most of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Located on the banks of the Ovens River with views of nearby Mount Feathertop, enjoy waterfront views from your caravan’s doorstep or relax in a cabin with all the creature comforts.

A: 15 Websters Ln, Freeburgh

T: 03 5750 1306 bright@discoveryparks.com.au www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au

MOUNT BUFFALO Discovery Parks - Mt Buffalo

Sites: from $34 Accommodation: from $111*

Rutherglen

Rutherglen Caravan & Tourist Park

Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of majestic Mt Buffalo in the heart of the Victorian Alps. An ideal retreat for families & couples being a 5min walk to shops and Porepunkah Swimming Reserve. Mt Buffalo is a 10min drive from the Murray to Mountain Rail Trail. The best scenery in Victoria’s famous High Country.

A: 36 Mount Buffalo Rd, Porepunkah T: 03 5756 2380 mountbuffalo@discoveryparks.com.au www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Sites: from $59 Accommodation: from $235 *

CHILTERN Lake Anderson Caravan Park

Enjoy a quiet night’s sleep in tranquil surroundings in the heart of the Rutherglen wine region. Spotless amenities. Tennis, golf, bowls, playground, pool and Lake King are all adjacent to the park. Three minute stroll to the shops.

A: 72 Murray St, Rutherglen

T: 02 6032 8577 info@rutherglencaravanpark.com.au www.rutherglencaravanandtouristpark.com.au

Park: HHHH Cabins: HHHH

Refer to website for rates vicparks.com.au

Located just off the Hume Fwy, 35km south of Albury-Wodonga. Lake Anderson Caravan Park has level drive through sites set among well established, shady trees. Our park is set on 4 acres and overlooks the picturesque Lake Anderson and is only a few minutes’ walk to Chiltern.

A: 1 Alliance St, Chiltern

T: 03 5726 1298 yourhosts@lakeandersoncaravanpark.com.au www.lakeandersoncaravanpark.com.au

Sites: from $29

Accommodation: from $115*

CORRYONG Colac Colac Caravan Park (Clack Clack)

A picturesque natural caravan park located on the Nariel Creek 6km from Corryong. Surrounded by mountain views and tranquil trees. Pet friendly, fires permitted, fishing, swimming and bike riding. Cabin accommodation for all budgets as well as powered and unpowered sites, some with creek frontage.

A: 1994 Murray Valley Hwy, Corryong

T: 02 6076 1520 info@colaccolaccaravanpark.com.au www.colaccolaccaravanpark.com.au

Sites: from $34

Accommodation: from $100*

BEECHWORTH Lake Sambell Caravan Park

The only caravan park in the heart of historic Beechworth and situated on the banks of the peaceful Lake Sambell – a short stroll to the town centre, restaurants and historic attractions. Enjoy sightseeing, fishing, golfing, tours, wineries or just relaxing by your campfire.

Sites: from $36

Accommodation: from $120*

A: 20 Peach Dr, Beechworth

T: 03 5728 1421 contact@caravanparkbeechworth.com.au www.caravanparkbeechworth.com.au

WANGARATTA BIG4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park

WANGARATTA Painters Island Caravan Park

Wangaratta is an ideal place to base yourself, our park has a range of accommodation to suit everyone. Come and explore our region’s world-class wines, gourmet food, spectacular mountains, valleys, rivers and the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.

A: 170 Bowser Rd, Wangaratta North T: 03 5721 5230 stay@northcedars.com.au www.northcedars.com.au

We are situated on 20 acres in a stunning location on the banks of the Ovens River and a footbridge away from cafés, restaurants, shops and bike trails. We are a short distance from the wine and historic regions such as King Valley and Beechworth. Follow us on Facebook for promotions and events.

A: 2 Pinkerton Cr, Wangaratta T: 03 5721 3380 stay@paintersislandcaravanpark.com.au www.paintersislandcaravanpark.com.au

Sites: from $35 Accommodation: from $105*

Sites: from $35 Accommodation: from $90*

Located just 2hr north of Melbourne and 1hr south of Albury, Benalla Tourist Park is the perfect base for exploring Victoria’s North East, with easy access to Benalla town centre and nearby attractions such as Ned Kelly Museum and Homestead, the silo art trail, Winton Wetlands and Winton Motor Raceway.

A: 115 Sydney Rd, Benalla T: 03 5760 2000 info@benallatp.com.au www.benallatouristpark.com.au

Sites: from $35 Accommodation: from $99* vicparks.com.au

Multi award-winning park located in the heart of the King Valley. Valley View CP offers deluxe cabins, park pods, powered & unpowered sites, clean facilities including camp kitchen, BBQ area & dump point. Quiet, tranquil, a great place to take in the beautiful picturesque mountain surroundings.

A: 6 Valley View Dr, Whitfield

T: 03 5729 8350 info@valleyviewcaravanpark.com.au www.valleyviewcaravanpark.com.au

Sites: from $34 Accommodation: from $115*

NAGAMBIE LAKES Discovery Parks - Nagambie Lakes

NAGAMBIE Nagambie Caravan Park & Motel

1 hour and 20 minutes north of Melbourne. This gumtree filled park is located on the banks of the Goulburn River. Surrounded by some of Victoria’s best wine country, this is an ideal family weekend away. Explore wild waterways, national parks, and enjoy the rustic charm of Nagambie.

A: 69 Loddings Ln, Nagambie

T: 03 5794 2373 nagambie@discoveryparks.com.au www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Sites: from $45 Accommodation: from $120*

EILDON Eildon Pondage Holiday Park

Only 1.5hr from Melbourne, we offer a fantastic variety of accommodation from self-contained holiday units and well-appointed motel units to caravan sites. Our solar heated pool and BBQ areas are a hit with families, and kids love our playground, trampolines and games room.

A: 143 High St, Nagambie

T: 03 5794 2681 info@nagambiecp.com.au www.nagambiecaravanpark.com.au

Sites: from $48 Accommodation: from $129*

MANSFIELD Mansfield Holiday Park

• Native bush setting along Eildon Pondage waterway

• Home of one of Victoria’s best trout fishing sites

• Self-contained cabins and shady campsites

• Camp kitchen with gas BBQs, TV, gas pizza oven

• Swimming pool, jumping cushion, mini golf

• Outdoor chess set, playground

A: 10 Eildon Rd, Eildon

T: 03 5774 2105 or 1800 651 691 info@eildonpondage.com www.eildonpondage.com

Sites: from $40 Accommodation: from $135*

Mansfield Holiday Park is located at Timothy Lane in Mansfield. Set on 17 acres, we have great rural and mountain views and we are the gateway to Mt Buller and Victoria’s High Country, with just a short drive to Lake Eildon. We offer you large sites, spread out so you are not crammed in.

A: 8 Timothy Ln, Mansfield

T: 03 5775 1383 info@mansfieldholidaypark.com.au www.mansfieldholidaypark.com.au

Refer to website for rates

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