On the road up to Mt Buffalo from Porepunkah, this working olive grove has tastings and sales of olives, olive oils and other locally farmed products. It also has a lovely place to stay (Sunday to Thursday $195, Friday and Saturday $235, two-night minimum stay).
Mt Buffalo Olives
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25.5 MILES
Within the original subtreasury building (c 1858) where gold was stored is this exhibition space dedicated to Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned…
25.57 MILES
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26.31 MILES
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26.5 MILES
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25.46 MILES
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4.94 MILES
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26.71 MILES
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24.69 MILES
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4.85 MILES
The Bright Markets are held in Howitt Park on the third Saturday of each month, with art, jewellery, food and wine. Located in Howitt Park behind the…
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13.27 MILES
A picnic lookout with views over the Kiewa Valley and Mt Bogong (1986m), Victoria's highest peak.
15.47 MILES
Annapurna Estate, about 3km from Mt Beauty, is a lovely winery with cellar-door sales and a restaurant where you can dine on seasonal items on the lovely…
15.65 MILES
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6. Kiewa Valley Historical Museum
16.1 MILES
Within the Mt Beauty Visitor Centre is this interesting little museum that covers the history of the Kiewa Valley and Bogong High Plains, from the area's…
16.26 MILES
Near where the Snow Rd meets the Great Alpine Rd (B500), Gapsted Wines is an outstanding winery where you can eat from the seasonal lunch menu in…
20.82 MILES
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