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ALPINE ATTRACTION

ASK any bushwalker, snow-skier or mountain lover and they will all tell you the same thing – “Falls Creek is the prettiest alpine village in Australia”. Situated on the Bogong High Plains in Victoria’s northeast, the village is enclosed by national and state park and offers stunning views of the surrounding rolling mountains. Its alpine architecture is nestled amongst the twisted snow gums and the village offers a variety of year-round cafes, restaurants and accommodation options.

An important feature of the region are the historic huts of the High Country which occupy some of Australia’s prime real estate. In the Bogong area of Alpine National Park there are nearly 60 huts and hut ruins scattered all over the landscape. These quaint, rustic and iconic mountain huts are part of the region’s rich heritage and many can only be reached by foot. With the change of the seasons comes the change of attractions at Falls Creek. Once the snow melts a whole new world of adventure unfolds and as the alpine wildflowers spring to life, so do the hiking trails that traverse the

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