Alpine Valley Blog

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Anything special planned this Labour Day Long Weekend?



Harrietville is celebrating the start of Autumn, the blue skies, the sunshine forecast all weekend and we would love you to join us.  Relax with family, get on a bike, enjoy some amazing local produce, take a relaxing walk, explore the region or just let the mountains refresh you.
Harrietville is open for a business and welcomes you with a smile.... and a beer.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND

Friday 8th March

*Live music till late and CFA fundraiser meat raffles -  the true country pub way - at the Snowline Hotel 
*Launch of new mountain menu at Avalon House - dine under the tall trees

Saturday 9th March

*Shady Brook Cottages open gardens.  Talk & tour at 11am.
*Harrietville Historical Museum open 12-3.  Talk & tour from curator at 12pm.
*Mountain Fresh Trout farm open 10 - 5.  Catch a fresh fish for dinner, explore the ponds. Talk & tour at 3pm.
*Morrie's home-made Ice creamery open all day for breakfast & lunch. Acoustic on the deck over lunch.
*Lavender Hue Lavender farm & cafe open all day for devonshire tea. Sample handmade lavender products from summer harvest
*Harrietville Hotel/Motel open all day for lunch & dinner.  Relax by the pool!
*Avalon House open all day for breakfast, lunch & dinner.  Dine under the tall trees.
*Harrietville Cricket Club hosting their final game of the season - kick back with a beer and meet the locals. Go Hooters!
*Snowline Hotel open all day for lunch & dinner.  Live music on the deck & DJ till late.
*Local buskers outside the General Store throughout the day.

Sunday 10th March

*Shady Brook Cottages open gardens.  Talk & tour at 1pm.
*Harrietville Historical Museum open 12-3.  Talk & tour from curator at 2pm.
*Mountain Fresh Trout farm open 10 - 5.  Catch a fresh fish for dinner, explore the ponds. Talk & tour at 3pm.
*Morrie's home-made Ice creamery open all day for breakfast & lunch. Acoustic on the deck over lunch.
*Lavender Hue Lavender farm & cafe open all day for devonshire tea. Sample handmade lavender products from summer harvest
*Harrietville Hotel/Motel open all day for lunch & dinner.  Relax by the pool!
*Avalon House open all day for breakfast, lunch & dinner.  Dine under the tall trees.
*Avalon House hosts their fantastic Folk night & Wood fire pizza!  Live music from a range of artists from 4pm
*Snowline Hotel open all day for lunch & dinner.  Soak up the sun on the deck!
*Local buskers outside the General Store throughout the day.

With all that Harrietville offers, you still have the rest of the Alpine Valleys at your doorstep!
Just a 23km drive to Bright featuring chefs hat restaurants, a calendar full of fantastic annual events, festivals & markets and quality boutique shopping.
The regions renowned Wineries, Rail trails & local producers are also at your doorstep - let us arrange a tour for you!
Mt Beauty, Beechworth, Mount Buffalo, Falls Creek, Wandiligong, Milawa are all a short drive from your base.

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There is still plenty of fantastic accommodation options available, just give us a call:

Holiday houses & cottages : http://www.alpinevalleygetaways.com.au/
Motel style accommodation: http://www.snowlinehotel.com.au/
Caravan & Camping : http://www.harrietvillecaravanpark.com.au/index.html






Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ski Hire Mt Hotham  

So you've booked your snow accommodation, everyone's ready to go, now you just need your ski gear!  

Heading to the ski fields even just for a weekend can be a momentus task, there is a lot to think about in regards to ski & snowboard equipment, lift passes, transport and the rest!
You finally get the family to the mountain, the last thing you want to be doing on your 1st bluebird morning is getting fitted for your skis & clothing, queuing for lift tickets or fitting your own chains!  You also don't want to lug it all the way from city ski rental outlets only to find your boots are too tight on the mountain!

We recommend getting everything you need in Harrietville, at the immediate base of Mt Hotham before you drive up so all you have to do when you arrive is get out there!

Harrietville has 2 major rental outlets, both with affiliate outlets in Hotham & Dinner Plain so you can swap your gear or return if any issues arise, too easy.  You can also switch from skis to snowboard or vise versa for only $10.

Hoy's skis & Hotham Sports both offer quality equipment and experienced service so you don't need to know what you are looking for, they can point you in the right direction.
Each Ski shop has their own special offers & benefits so you can decide who can best help you....The major differences are.....

HOY'S SKIS, Harrietville

  • Family run business with over 50 years experience
  • Located on the Great Alpine Road over the school bridge - look for the 'A-Frame'
  • Open 7am-12pm on Fridays & 7am-10pm all other nights
  • Offer a FREE roadside chain fitting service when chains are purchased with them
  • (They will fit others chains for $15)
  • Snowball Express Bus tickets can be purchased online or in store
  • Snowball Express Bus departs outside Hoy's A-frame
  • Offers a range of Cross Country equipment
  • Snow Goggles can be included in your hire package
  • Resort entry can be purchased in store
  • Children receive a FREE helmet when hiring ski or snowboard packages
  • Choose between FREE chains when 2 or more adults hire ski or snowboard packages at full price    
    • OR
  • Receive 20% off all adult ski or snowboard packages when chains are hired at full price
  • On site cafe, 'Alpine Diner' serving FANTASTIC fresh, healthy gourmet burgers in a flash
  • Overnight tuning service - drop off your own gear for pick up the next morning!
  • Click here for Hoy's Skis pricing & range

HOTHAM SPORTS, Harrietville

Operated by the Mt Hotham Skiing Company
Located at the rear of the Harrietville Hotel/Motel on the Great Alpine Road
Open 7am-12pm on Fridays, 7am-10pm on Sundays & 7am-7pm all other nights
Hotham & Falls Creek lift tickets can be purchased in store - One Stop Shop
The ONLY off mountain location to purchase lift tickets & book lessons
Group lessons & private lessons can be booked in store
  • Resort entry can be purchased in store
Option to pay for gear, receive a voucher and get fitted on mountain to avoid transporting gear
  • Children recieve a FREE helmet when hiring ski or snowboard packages
FREE chains when 2 or more adults hire ski or snowboard packages
Tell them you booked with Alpine Valley Getaways and they will MATCH any advertised Hoy's deals
Meals available from the hotel 7 days a week
Click here for Hotham Sports pricing & range

Hoy's Skis - Harrietville, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain : Ski hire, Chains & Transport
Hotham Sports - Harrietville, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain : Ski hire, Chains & Lift tickets/lessons
Harrietville, Victoria : What else is in Harrietville?


Saturday, April 16, 2011
Family snow holiday Mt Feathertop Mt Hotham Accommodation with open fire

Harrietville offers the closest off mountain accommodation to Mount Hotham!
It can be a challenge to find cheap snow accommodation or budget ski holiday deals so staying 'off mountain' can be a great way to experience an affordable snow holiday.

With the Snowball Express Bus Service operating daily from Harrietville to Mt Hotham, you can leave the car behind.  You also get to experience some of the most spectacular views as you wind through the Alpine National Park to reach the top of Mount Hotham - the views to Mt Feathertop on a crisp morning are breathtaking!

Harrietville offers several accommodation options to suit any kind of group looking for a snow getaway or you could reside in Bright and alternate between Mt Hotham, Falls Creek & Mt Buffalo (great tobogganing for the kids).
Remember your pass from Hotham is also valid at Falls Creek so you can mix it up for even better value and experience the best of the Victorian Ski Fields!

Another added bonus of having an off mountain family ski holiday is that if the kids (or especially the grown-ups!) need a rest day or the weather is not so nice on the mountain you have the entire Alpine Valley at your doorstep!
Take a drive to Milawa or Beechworth for a gourmet treat, take an Alpine Valleys winery or brewery tour - take the kids to the Wandiligong Hedge Maze or catch fresh trout at the Mountain Fresh Trout Farm.... you get the idea!

Alpine Valley Getaways also offers all guests who book their snow season accommodation with us a discount on Transport, Chain hire, Ski & Snowboard hire packages from Hoy's Skis in Harrietville, Hotham & Dinner Plain.  
Now that is the recipe for a great value Victorian snow holiday!

Ski & Snowboard Hire Packages : Hoy's Ski Hire - Harrietville, Hotham, Dinner Plain
Snowball Express Bus Service : Bookings & Timetables
Mount Hotham Alpine Resort : Visitor Information, Activities & Accommodation Mt Hotham
Falls Creek Alpine Resort : Guest Information, Activities & Accommodation Falls Creek

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
 Amber & Elm Cottages, Bright Victoria Riverbend Homestead, Bright Victoria 

 The popular Alpine Valley town of Bright, Victoria offers a wide range of holiday accommodation options to suit all budgets & tastes.  
Alpine Valley Getaways offers accommodation in Bright ranging from dog friendly or family friendly to luxury and romantic accommodation for couples.
Bright is the ideal base to explore the Alpine High Country & Great Alpine Valleys.

Bright offers plenty of entertainment & adventure with several hotels and cafes as well as Chef's hat restaurants, a short drive to renowned wineries and a fabulous micro brewery or take a winery tour to get all the highlights!
Hit the
Murray to Mountains Rail Trail or stroll the Canyon Walk.  Paraglide from Mystic Point or head to the ski fields of Mt Hotham, Falls Creek or Mt Buffalo.

Accommodation in Bright 
options include :

Pet friendly Accommodation : Dog friendly accommodation in Bright
Couples Accommodation : Romantic or luxury accommodation in Bright
Group Accommodation : Small & Large Group accommodation in Bright
Family Accommodation : Child friendly accommodation in Bright
Farmstay Accommodation : Private Farm stay experience near Bright

We can also help you with Budget & Last minute accommodation in Bright as well as Wandiligong & Freeburgh accommodation options.  Just contact us!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Alpine Arnica Cottages, Harrietville Victoria Alpine Retreat, Harrietville Victoria Alpine Loft, Harrietville, Victoria Feathertop Retreat, Harrietville 

 The picturesque mountain town of Harrietville, Victoria offers a wide range of holiday accommodation options to suit all budgets & tastes.  
Accommodation in Harrietville ranges from dog friendly or family friendly to luxury and romantic accommodation for couples.
Harrietville is the ideal base for a ski holiday to Mount Hotham or Falls Creek offering affordable off mountain accommodation at the base of Mt Hotham.  The Snowball Express bus service operates daily to Hotham so you can leave the car behind and enjoy your budget snow holiday!

Harrietville offers plenty of entertainment & adventure with several hotels and cafes as well as bushwalking trails, more challenging hikes like the Mt Feathertop walk.  Mountain biking tracks to suit various abilities, 4WD and Dirt bike trails.  River, lake & farmed fishing for various species including Ovens River Trout.  Bird & Native animal watching, it is also an ideal spot for artists & photography lovers.

Accommodation in Harrietville
options include :

Pet friendly Accommodation : Dog friendly accommodation in Harrietville
Couples Accommodation : Romantic or luxury accommodation in Harrietville
Group Accommodation : Small & Large Group accommodation in Harrietville
Family Accommodation : Family friendly accommodation in Harrietville
One Night Accommodation : Accommodation for Touring the Great Alpine Road in Harrietville

We can also help you with Budget & Last minute accommodation in Harrietville as well as Harrietville Hotel & Motel options.  Just contact us!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Mountain View Hotel, Wandiligong  Wandi Pub, Victoria  Wandi Pub, Wandiligong Victoria

 No trip to the Great Alpine Valleys is complete without taking a drive to the beautiful Hamlet of Wandiligong.

The peaceful little town full of historical landmarks has been sympathetically developed to maintain it's 
charm, history & character and is a must see.
A Wandi landmark (particularly for dirt bikers who take the many trails leading there) is the Mountain View Hotel or the 'Wandi Pub'.

The hotel came under new ownership only 5 weeks ago and the staff were warm & friendly. The building itself could use some TLC &style updating but it still has character.  The front bar walls are lined with historical photos & memorabilia and the Christmas spirit was in the air!  

The highlight is the huge grassed beer garden out the back with heaps of room to let the kids burn some energy and a brilliant outdoor stage which hosts the pubs many jam nights & live gigs, which I hear are a hoot and occur regularly!

In terms of food & wine, this is no gastropub.  The food is standard cheap & cheerful pub grub but it too could use a little style updating, (orange slices on the salad & buttered bread triangles) it was like I said though cheap & cheerful. 

Don't head out for a gourmet experience but definitely enjoy the ambience and mountain views with a cold beer and maybe some funky tunes out the back, and the chance to explore a beautiful town!  
Check it out and hopefully the new owners will give the place the injection of love it so well deserves!

Saturday, November 21, 2009
The hills are alive with the sound of banjos!

It's that time of year again, the 21st annual Harrietville Bluegrass Convention has arrived... and what a treat for Harrietville!
The town is buzzing with professional & amatuer Bluegrassers from around the world who've come to our beautiful town to hone their skills and share their love of the instrument!
The convention has a fantastic set-up this year right in the heart of town with a sea of marquees & tents, even an on-site restaurant!  I will heading down to soak up the atmosphere today.... watch this space.

The 22nd Harrietville Bluegrass Convention will be here in November 2010!  Early bird tickets will be available soon and accommodation is filling fast so contact us for more details!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
This is my first post to the new blog and indeed to our brand new website. As you can see we have put all your favorite properties on the site, and new ways to interact with us, via Twitter, Facebook and comments on this blog!