The Australian Alps are the largest mountains on the continent of Australia. Though not as high as the more famous mountains around the world, in Asia, Europe and America, they are none the less beautiful and often unique, wildlife experiences that vary from season to season. While the winter months provide generous snowfall and skiing activities, the summer months are warm and those with a passion for the outdoors can go hiking, ride bikes, fish in the lakes or just enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Mount beauty is one town situated amongst the Australian Alps that has a great mix of accommodation, and access to a wide variety of activities. There are a number of great cafes, bars and other shops to keep tourists both well fed, entertained and stocked with any gear they might need. Nearby to accommodation in Mount Beauty are mountain hiking trails, which can be guided or explored alone. As a traditional horse riding area, there are also lots of interesting horse riding trips that again can be led by professional guides or taken alone for that added adventure level. The highest mountain in Victoria is located a short drive away.

It is called Mount Bogong. It can be climbed in one day, as long as you are fit and take a few precautions before you set off. Less strenuous activities like fishing and golf are also close by. You can fly fish in the surrounding lakes and rivers, with the lure of trout and other native fish. Golfers can enjoy a number of local 18 hole golf courses and there is even a nearby driving range. Oddly enough, areas such as Mount Beauty hot up around the ski season. This has become the busy time of year due to the close proximity to Falls Creek Ski Resort, which is one of the premier ski fields that Australia has to offer. With great cross country skiing, along with the usual downhill runs and snowboard parks, Falls Creek comes alive as the snow arrives.

There is a lot of history in the mountains by Australian standards too. This can be seen in the many villages or even the old mountain huts dotted across the high country landscape. Sydney and Melbourne are the two largest and most visited cities in Australia and many visitors enjoy driving the scenic route between these two major hubs. The Australian Alps, or the ‘Snowy Mountains’ as they are popularly known, make a convenient stop along the way, either overnight or for a few days. This area of the country is also famous for it wineries. There are many that you can visit from Mount Beauty that have a top collection of both red and white wines. When this mix of possible activities and culture are combined with great food and a wide mix of accommodation in Mount Beauty, it makes it easy to spend a few days up in the mountains, away from the big cities. There are tourism websites specifically focused on Mount Beauty, where you can get a lot more information about this historic and of course beautiful part of Australia.