The Mile High Cricket Match will be a fun, family-friendly, knockout tournament format with winning teams advancing through to the next round until only one team remains!

Registration at 10.30am, games begin 11am.
Open to all ages and abilities. 

6 players per team (If you don’t have a team of six don’t worry we can organize to get you on a team)
Open to all ages and abilities

Free entry - Nordic bowl

Falls Creek`s village roads will once again be transformed into the ultimate racing track this summer during the annual Billy Cart Derby and Bush Bash.

There will be races for all ages and the ability to rent a cart if you don`t have your own. Loads of great prizes, trophies and fun for all the family.

Click here for details.

Teams of 20 paddle it out on the Rocky Valley lake for the prestigious crown of Victorian Mile High Champions! So get your team together and start practicing...

Head here for the info.

The Audax Alpine Classic sees more than 2,000 cyclists travel through some of Victoria`s most spectacular countryside in the north west Alpine region of the state, including the challenging ride up Bogong High Plains road into Falls Creek.

The 2XU Falls Creek triathlon is SuperSprints spectacular new long course triathlon that will no doubt become a “must do” event on the National Triathlon Calendar.

* Swim 2km: in the pristine Rocky Valley Lake (approx 17C)·
* Cycle 80km: a 3 lap course with full road closure on the Bogong High Plains road. An undulating and scenic course.
* Run 20km: a 2 lap run on beautiful running trails.

The highest tennis tournament in the country where locals and guests battle it out for bragging rights.

Click here for more detail. 

This February 26-27 2011, some of Australia`s most talented artists will call Falls Creek home for a week of be challenged and inspired by the spectacular surroundings of the High Plains.

The Falls Creek Artists camp has a number of very talented and diverse artists.

This April Falls Creek will again host its annual Easter Festival. There are loads of activities for all ages including the Easter Egg Hunt, the Eggstra-ordinary Egg Toss, FREE kids club activities, outdoor cinema, summit chairlift rides, face painting, sunset tours, colouring in competitions and of course loads of giveaways!

So bring your family and friends for a fantastic Easter experience in the spectacular High Country.

Remember those who served our country and join us at Eagle Rock, under the Eagle Chair on the Pretty Valley Road.

For over 30,000 years indigenous Australians have been coming to the high plains, in the shadows of `Big Fella` (Mt. Bogong) to share their rich culture.

The Big Fella Festival hosts some of the nation`s top indigenous artists on January 2, 2012.  It is a fusion of music, story telling and the Koorie Night Market.

This ground-breaking venture got off the ground in 2009 with numerous stall holders bringing arts, crafts and a range of bush tucker including traditional herbs, spices, roo burgers and maybe some croc and Emu.

Join us for a celebration of thousands of years of indigenous culture in the shadows of the ‘Big Fella’ - Mt Bogong.

For more info head to www.fallscreek.com.au

Enjoy the festive season amongst the snow gums. A variety of entertainment will be on offer and a number of restaurants open.

Call 03 5759 4444 or for great package deals visit www.hotham.com.au or www.visitdinnerplain.com

Enjoy the very best up and coming local bands and artists in the most beautiful festival site. Set across multiple stages, this three day event will host heaps of activities and is fun for the whole family.

www.coolsummerfestival.com

Three days of music and indulgence on two stages, with the luxury of everything.

John Williamson, Bomba, Lee Rosser, Abbie Cardwell, Tijuana Cartel, Marshall & the Fro and a whole lot more!

The main stage will be held on a ski run at Hotham (Big D), providing amazing views to the sounds of fabulous independent Australian music.

Tickets available online. 

Click here for more info.

The Hotham Challenge ride is a three day cycling event in the High Country. Over the course of the weekend you’ll tackle the mountains with the Ridewiser Crew, benefit from coaching clinics and a mechanical workshop, push yourself to new limits on the Hotham Challenge Ride and enjoy a social ride to a long lunch on the Monday. All rides are fully supported with a number of different ride options to suit all participants.
For more information and to register your interest:

www.hotham.com.au/cycling

A 3 day festival celebrating cycling in the high country; learn how to tackle the mountains with a Ridewiser Coaching Session, test yourself on the Hotham Challenge Ride, have a fun ride to the Blue Duck Inn, and relax on this enjoyable long weekend.

For more info click here.

An epic seven day multi-stage mountain bike journey with a stop in Dinner Plain.

Click here for all the info

Be guided on a graded trip, with experienced and skilled trip leaders through Victoria`s stunning alpine high country.

This 4WD experience engages all levels of ability (suitable for all 4WD vehicles).

The ten day program will offer overnight trips, guided day trips, plus information sessions and social evening activities. BYO 4WD!

Call 03 5759 3550 or visit beyondhotham.com.au

Celebrate with Easter festivities in the High Country including the Giant Easter Egg Hunt, scenic chairlift rides, great local food and a chance for kids to check out the CFA`s big firetruck!

Call 1300 734 365 or visit www.visitdinnerplain.com 

Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Mt Higginbotham or take on the Junior Mountain Biking path.

The Big D chairlift will open from 10.30am - 3.30pm each day.

Tickets start from $5 one way and can be purchased at the chairlift.

Don`t miss the annual high country Polo Match at Hotham Airport.

Enjoy the action as the country cattlemen take on the city slickers in the historic match described by AB Patterson in his poem `The Geebung Polo Club`.

Take the challenge this season to ride four of our classic alpine peaks. If successful, you and a friend could be off to the 2012 Tour De France with Aussie cycling legend Phil Anderson.

www.alpineascentchallenge.com.au

Seven stages and over 550km of the best mountain bike trails the Victorian High Country has to offer. This event includes a stage at Hotham and Dinner Plain.

www.terraaustralismtbepic.com

Take in the glorious views on a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Mt Higginbotham or kids can take on the Junior Mountain Biking path for some added fun.

The Big D chairlift will open from 10.30am – 3.30pm each day (weather dependent). Tickets are $5 each way and can be purchased at the chairlift. Cash only.

Celebrate Easter with a unique approach at the Geebung vs. Cuff and Collar Polo Match at Cobungra Station, brought to you by Dinner Plain. Live music, Heli Easter Egg Drop, Helicopter Rides, tug-a-war, food and wine stalls, Fashions on the Field and much more for the whole family. A great day out!
www.visitdinnerplain.com

On November 4-6, Mt Buller welcomes back the Targa High Country motoring event for the second huge year. This international tarmac rally is run by event management group Octagon, also responsible for the acclaimed Targa Tasmania and Targa Wrest Point events.

Targa High Country will consist of a street stage in Mansfield on the Friday evening followed by closed-road competition stages on the Saturday and Sunday to Mt Buller, Jamieson, Eildon and the King Valley. The competition concept is drawn from international events including the Mille Miglia, the Coupe des Alpes and the Tour de Course, giving drivers the opportunity to experience the exciting and challenging roads in the Mansfield-Mt Buller region. The offical start and finish will be on Mt Buller.

Targa High Country is a fantastic opportunity to combine a world-class motoring event with an escape to the beautiful Mansfield-Mt Buller area. With each leg of the event finishing with the thrilling Mt Buller Tourist Road, the Mt Buller Village is the perfect place to base yourself for the duration of the event. A range of accommodation options are available, and there are a number of bars and restaurants in the Village where you can enjoy local food and wine.

A range of spectator and accommodation packages are available to book online now - click here for available packages and to book instantly.

Further information on the event will be posted here as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you are planning to enter the event you can find entry forms and such at the Targa High Country website.

We look foward to welcoming you to Mt Buller. Take a look around our website and discover the many activities on offer on and around the mountain.

See you on top of the world for Targa High Country!

Mt Buller will be home to a new motoring event with a difference - the Australian Tarmac Challenge will hit the mountain for an action-packed day of auto tests. Drivers will battle it out for King of the Mountain accolades, with a hill-climb and final touring climb stage to the Mt Buller Village.

It all starts from Broadford (80km`s from Melbourne) with breakfast and drivers briefing, then hit the track with multiple runs of circuit sprints, hill climbs and auto tests. Lunch will be provided on the day. Once your runs are completed you can begin the trek from Broadford through Strathcreek, and on the way to the fabulous mountain drive up to the village of Mt Buller where you`ll have one more gymkhana to complete a huge day of motorsport. Dinner will be provided that evening.

Day 2 will be a combination of gymkhanas, hill climbs, auto speed tests and a 9km spirited drive up the mountain road.

Breakfast, lunch and presentation dinner with live entertainment are all included.

All you need is your CAMS L2 license, 1 KG fire extinguisher fitted and a Helmet that complies with Australian standards.

Entry cost is $1,150 per driver - entries are open until October 6 2011 so click here to enter today! Plus, the first 50 entries will go in the draw to win a $100 petrol voucher. - so get in quick!

For further information on the Australian Tarmac Challenge, visit www.australiantarmacchallenge.com.com.

Mt Buller will be home to a new motoring event with a difference - the Australian Tarmac Challenge will hit the mountain for an action-packed day of auto tests. Drivers will battle it out for King of the Mountain accolades, with a hill-climb and final touring climb stage to the Mt Buller Village.

It all starts from Broadford (80km`s from Melbourne) with breakfast and drivers briefing, then hit the track with multiple runs of circuit sprints, hill climbs and auto tests. Lunch will be provided on the day. Once your runs are completed you can begin the trek from Broadford through Strathcreek, and on the way to the fabulous mountain drive up to the village of Mt Buller where you`ll have one more gymkhana to complete a huge day of motorsport. Dinner will be provided that evening.

Day 2 will be a combination of gymkhanas, hill climbs, auto speed tests and a 9km spirited drive up the mountain road.

Breakfast, lunch and presentation dinner with live entertainment are all included.

All you need is your CAMS L2 license, 1 KG fire extinguisher fitted and a Helmet that complies with Australian standards.

Entry cost is $1,150 per driver - entries are open until October 6 2011 so click here to enter today! Plus, the first 50 entries will go in the draw to win a $100 petrol voucher. - so get in quick!

For further information on the Australian Tarmac Challenge, visit www.australiantarmacchallenge.com.com.

Join the members of the American Truck Historical Society for their annual Christmas get together following the Glen Newlyn Memorial Run up the Mt Buller Road.

The trucks will displayed in the Mt Buller Summit Carpark on Saturday 26 November from lunchtime.

Bring the family and enjoy viewing a little slice of history.

Mt Buller`s alpine terrain and magnificent views combine to make it the ideal location for mountain biking. Learn to instruct mountain biking on some of the best trails in Victoria.

At MTBSkills.com.au we have spent 4 years perfecting our teaching methods, we have created a curriculum & now we are ready to share it with you.

Here is one of the first ever true MTB Skills Instructor courses in Australia.

This course will be suitable for those wanting to either:

• Become a professional MTB Skills instructor
• Teachers and Outdoor Educators
• Compliment existing coaching/guiding skills
• Become a competent and safer instructor for your club
• Improve your own MTB skills and become a better rider

Our course covers many elements that you will need to become a professional instructor and that doesn`t just mean how to ride a bike.

• Just some of our course content includes:
• Risk Management
• Group Management
• Learning Styles
• Instruction Techniques
• Communication Techniques.
• DEDICT Model
• and more...

Our instructors are not just Mountain Bikers themselves, but also education and teaching professionals.

Accommodation, meals, all instruction and tuition, hands on learning & assessments for 3 days/3 nights.

Limited to 10 participants.

Cost: $965 per person. $200 deposit secures your spot.

For further information and to book, visit www.mtbskills.com.au

Christmas Eve Dinner

Sat 24 December 2011

3 course European style dinner in Black Cockatoo, a glass of gluehwein / eggnog on arrival, decorating of the Christmas tree

$90.00 per person, $30.00 per child

Christmas Day Lunch

Sunday 25 December 2011

Buffet in Black Cockatoo

$80.00 per person, $50.00 per child (includes present!)

New Years Eve

Cocktail style dinner in Black Cockatoo Restaurant - includes a selection of pre dinner canapés and beverages for 5 hours and entertainment. Dress will be formal.

$150.00 per person

If you want to get to the bottom of the hill faster, hit smoother lines or take seconds of your race time then this is the camp for you. Learn from expert coaches the skills, hints and tips to negotiate the trails. You will get instant feedback of your riding ability to help you become a smoother & more efficient rider. This action packed all inclusive weekend will give you the edge to ride trails with confidence leaving you wanting more and most of all leave you mates eating your dust.

Supported by Cycle Racing Australia, All Terrain Cycles and Specialized Bikes.

Coachs - Tim Chadd & Shannon Rademaker
NOW OPEN for the ladies with a female downhill instructor

Camp will cover the follow elements:

• Bike Set & Equipment set up maintenance
• Learn how to pick track lines, reading the terrain to maximise speed.
• The 4 main riding fundamentals for Downhill riding
• 1 on 1 Skill Technique Feedback
• Skills Instruction on riding Corners, Pumping, Pedalling, Drops, Jumps, Rock Gardens.
• Fitness & Nutrition

Camp includes:

• 2 nights` accommodation
• 3 meals a day
• Coaching & skills instruction
• 3 day lift pass
• Swag bag

Cost: $799 per person
Limited Numbers available so book NOW to claim your spot.
Email atc@allterraincycles.com.au or call 03 5775 2724

Join Jess Douglas (2x Australian 24 hour Solo champion) for a skills clinic on top of the world at Mt Buller and enjoy an entire weekend of mountain biking and fun with other like-minded women.

Three clinics will be held during summer 2012:

• 13-15 January
• 24-26 February
• 23-25 March

You will be amazed at how much you can learn in just one weekend in a supportive, safe and progressive teaching environment. Before you know it, you`ll be riding the local terrain with a smile on your face and more confidence than ever before!

The Mt Buller women`s clinic includes:

• 2 day Mountain Bike Clinic with Jessica Douglas and the MTBSkills.com.au team;
• 2 nights twin share accommodation at Ski Lib lodge Mt Buller (Friday & Saturday) including breakfast;
• Lunch on Saturday and Sunday;
• Group dinner Saturday night;
• 90 minute downhill on River Spur trail, with return shuttle to Mt Buller on Sunday; and
• Mt Buller show bag.

All this for just $625 per person

To view the MTBSkills Women`s Clinic flyer please click here.

To book, call 1300 985 290 or visit mtbskills.com.au.

Round 4 of the 2011-12 Victorian Downhill MTB Series is set to be held at Mt Buller.

For further information, visit http://www.vicdhseries.com

Chamber Music Summer School - Mount Buller runs each January at the Mount Buller Ski village situated in the north-eastern alps of Victoria. This residential school caters for up to 12 chamber string groups, composed mainly of string players. The 2012 school will take place between January 15 and 22. Pre-organisation of the summer school is carried out each year by an experienced committee who also attend the school.

Professional direction and running of the summer school are provided by visiting staff who vary each year. For January 2012 overall direction will be by Wilma Smith (Artistic Director), Wilma will bring with her eminent Australian musicians and educators Natsuko Yoshimoto, Caroline Henbest, Michael Goldschlager, Ian Munro and Micheál McCarthy.

Public performances by some of Australia`s finest chamber musicians can be enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of the Mt Buller Chapel - at 8.30pm on Friday 20 and 3.00pm on Saturday 21 January.

For further information, visit http://cmss.org.au/school.html.

Visit Mt Buller for the weekend and take advantage of some fantastic summer holiday packages. For further information, visit the Holiday Packages section of the website or contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

This event, managed by Mountain Bike Australia, will see the best cross-country and downhill mountain bikers in the country convene on Mt Buller for a massive weekend of riding over a range of stages.

More information will be posted closer to the event.

Chamber Music Summer School - Mount Buller runs each January at the Mount Buller Ski village situated in the north-eastern alps of Victoria. This residential school caters for up to 12 chamber string groups, composed mainly of string players. The 2012 school will take place between January 15 and 22. Pre-organisation of the summer school is carried out each year by an experienced committee who also attend the school.

Public performances by some of Australia`s finest chamber musicians can be enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of the Mt Buller Chapel - at 8.30pm on Friday 20 and 3.00pm on Saturday 21 January.

For further information, visit http://cmss.org.au/school.html.

Visit Mt Buller for the weekend and take advantage of some fantastic summer holiday packages. For further information, visit the Holiday Packages section of the website or contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

Cross-Country MTB riding orientated, men only skills camp at Mt Buller - why should the ladies have all the fun?

Riding and learning on some of most awesome terrain Australian mountain biking has to offer with the team from MTBSkills.com.au.

What`s included:

• Three days of skills instruction and support
• Loads of riding on superb Mt Buller trails
• All meals and some extra nutrition needs
• Shuttle back up the mountain on final day
• Plenty of fun night time activities
• This weekend is going to be blokey. Expect meat pies, chips, beer (including ginger beer) and bikes...

Cost: $785 per person. $100 deposit secures your spot. Limited to 10 participants.

For further information and to book, visit www.mtbskills.com.au.

Exploring Botanical Illustration in the Alps with Helen Burrows.

Helen Burrows, whose botanical watercolour illustrations are represented in the Victorian National Herbarium collection and galleries throughout Australia and overseas will conduct a wonderful 3 day course exploring and illustrating Mt Buller`s unique alpine flora. Helen has developed a comprehensive course schedule that will include guided nature walks around Mt Buller, talks on the alpine environment and field trips to explore the alpine flora in detail. This course is suitable participants of all levels of ability, from beginners to advanced, who wish to observe, explore and illustrate the plant world in the Alps.

This course provides a framework to foster artistic confidence with media, further develop technical skills and for those artists who need to review their practice; working in a caring, supportive environment and customised for the participants` needs and requirements. Activities are designed to encourage visual thinking and evaluate the botanical world through new perspectives, while nurturing a personal artistic style.

For further information and to download enrolment forms visit www.mtbullersummerschool.com.au or call 0459 370 184.

Guy Grossi is back in 2012 to host a fantastic `hands-on` tutorial and lunch on Saturday, 18 February 2012.

Chef Guy Grossi will once again join us for the signature event of the season and will be conducting an unprecedented, hands-on tutorial for 32 very lucky participants. Grossi has constructed a tantalizing menu for the cooking class, which will culminate in a group lunch, hosted by Guy himself, and matched with wines from Robert Oatley Vineyards.

This rare opportunity, in such close proximity, with one of Australia`s most outstanding chefs is sure to be immensely popular.

Guy Grossi Hands-on Tutorial and Lunch

From 10:00am

$285.00 per person

Includes cooking class with Guy Grossi, hosted lunch with Guy Grossi, all food and beverages, and `showbag`

Friends and family can join the group for lunch - $85 per person, includes all food and beverages (very limited numbers)

For further information and to download enrolment forms visit www.mtbullersummerschool.com.au or call 0459 370 184.

Join Jess Douglas (2x Australian 24 hour Solo champion) for a skills clinic on top of the world at Mt Buller and enjoy an entire weekend of mountain biking and fun with other like-minded women.

Learn the art of flower styling and artistry in the stunning surrounds of Mt Buller. Victoria Whitelaw - flower stylist to the stars, will share her vast knowledge and creativity in this weekend retreat. Victoria will instruct students on how to put together a floral table decoration, a tussie mussie bouquet, vase arrangements and much more.

Further details will be posted here closer to the event - in the meantime, visit www.mtbullersummerschool.com.au or call 0459 370 184.

Brought to you by Rapid Ascent, the team behind signature events like the Otway Odyssey and the Anaconda MTB Enduro, this is a custom designed mountain bike festival based at Buller featuring a range of dynamic mountain races. The Bike Buller MTB Festival brings all that is great about mountain biking to the one spectacular location for a huge weekend of riding, single track, bikes, fresh air and fun.

Held over two days, the Bike Buller MTB Festival has something for everyone. Compete in all races for maximum impact or choose the stages that suite you - it`s completely up to you.

Visit the event website for more info at www.bikebuller.com.

Non-riders can also enjoy all that Mt Buller has to offer, from bushwalks and sunset picnics to rock-climbing, abseiling and chairlift rides - why not bring the family and make it a fantastic weekend away? Visit Mt Buller for the Bike Buller MTB Festival and take advantage of some great summer holiday packages. For further information, contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

Visit the Rapid Ascent website for further information on the Bike Buller MTB Festival: www.rapidascent.com.au/BikeBuller/

Brought to you by All Terrain Cycles & Tours, Specialized Bicycles and TORQ Energy. Featuring coaches Jenni King and Jo Wall, the camp will cover the follow elements:

• Bike Set & Equipment set up maintenance
• Picking track lines, reading the terrain to maximise speed.
• The 4 main riding fundamentals for mountain biking
• Skills Instruction on riding Corners, Pumping, Pedalling, negotiate Rock Gardens, roots & Climbing.
• Fitness & Nutrition
• 1 on 1 Skill Technique Feedback
• Entry into the Super D race part of the Bike Buller Festival.

Camp includes:

• 2 nights accommodation
• 3 Meals a day
• Coaching & Skills Instruction
• Swag Bag

Price $455
Limited Numbers available so book NOW to claim your spot.
Email atc@allterraincycles.com.au or call 03 5775 2724

Celebrate the Labour Day Weekend in style in the Mansfield-Mt Buller region. Catch some bull-riding at the ever popular Merrijig Rodeo on the Saturday night for the true High Country experience and then ease into Sunday with Picnic in the Park, a gourmet food and wine festival held at Mirimbah Park, at the base of Mt Buller. A number of local food and wine producers will tempt you with their beautiful High Country produce, while you relax on the grass and enjoy the live music and entertainment.

So make a weekend out of it and stay on top of the world at Mt Buller - there are plenty of accommodation deals available, and a free bus will shuttle picnic-goers up and down the mountain throughout the day on Sunday (bookings essential). For accommodation information, call 1800 BULLER or email reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

For further information please contact Resort Management on 03 5777 6077 or info@mtbuller.com.au.

Please note this is a dog-free event - please leave your pooch at home!

The Scody High Country Cycle Challenge is back for another year, and once again will feature the gruelling ride up the Mt Buller Tourist Road.

Check out the events below that head to Mt Buller (and one that goes to the base of the mountain if you can`t face the hill!), and make sure you check out the full list of events on the Scody High Country Cycle Challenge website.

More information will be posted closer to the event.

For further information check out www.bikevents.com.au or contact info@bikevents.com.au.

As part of the annual Tour De Flavour Festival, the Mansfield-Mt Buller Road Race will be held on Sunday 18th March.

The event will take in the stunning scenery and gruelling challenge of the Mt Buller Tourist Road, and 16km uphill ride from Mirimbah at the base of the mountain right up to the Mt Buller Village - a climb that rises 909 vertical metres in height, with an average grade of 6% and a number of sections that reach 12%.

More information about the event will be posted here closer to the date.

For further information or to book, please contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

Join Jess Douglas (2x Australian 24 hour Solo champion) for a skills clinic on top of the world at Mt Buller and enjoy an entire weekend of mountain biking and fun with other like-minded women.

Enjoy your Easter eggs at Mt Buller over the holiday break. Watch the Village come alive with live entertainment, kids` activities, traditional chapel services and guest appearances by the Easter Bunny! Kids will particularly love searching for tasty treats at the Giant Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, and all ages can take part in the Mountain High Fun Run. Enjoy sightseeing chairlift rides on the Holden Express on Easter Saturday and Sunday, guided Summit nature walks, cross-country mountain biking and more.

Visit Mt Buller for Easter and take advantage of some great summer holiday packages. For further information, contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

For further information, please contact Resort Management on 03 5777 6077 or info@mtbuller.com.au.

This will be a massive weekend of riding! Your last chance before the snow. We have planned amazing EPIC rides & shuttle runs, great food and a huge party atmosphere.

What`s included:

• A focus on skills and time spent helping you get more out of your riding
• Mechanical sessions
• Stone Fly repeats, lots of single track, epic rides and shuttles back up the mountain
• Lots off good times with everything included, just bring you and your bike.

Cost: $785 per person. $100 deposit secures your spot.

Limited to 15 people.

For further information and to book, visit www.mtbskills.com.au.

The Mountain High Fun Run features three course options, from a leisurely 3km jog to a challenging 9km ‘Buller Breaker` course that encompasses some of the best scenery and most demanding tracks that Mt Buller has to offer, including the gruelling climb to the summit fire hut which will see runners climb 200 vertical metres from the Village.

Some great prizes are up for grabs!

More information will be posted here closer to the event.

Visit Mt Buller for Easter and take advantage of some great summer holiday packages. For further information, contact 1800 BULLER or reservations@mtbuller.com.au.

The Lake Mountain Sprint

26th & 27th of November 2011

The Lake Mountain sprint is a tarmac car rally made up of timed runs between the Lake Mountain ticket box and the main village car park. Viewing points located at Kelly’s Paddock, Arnold Gap and Snowy Hill offer spectators the opportunity to see the drivers in action.

Unfortunately due to the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 the event had to be cancelled, but was back in 2010 with more vehicle entries than ever before.

Traditionally the event has taken place in March, however Lake Mountain looks forward to hosting the event later 2011. Further information, including a date will be posted on the website once confirmed.

For other information on the Sprint and Tarmac racing visit the Mountain Motorsports website.

Granite Grind

25th February 2012

It’s on again! Bigger and better with new and
longer course options.

The inaugural Granite Grind was held on the 20th
February 2010 attracting almost 200 mountain bike riders.
Held in conjunction with the Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge, the event
forms part of a very successful cycling weekend for the area.

Based on a 10km single track loop with one, two or
three lap courses. Race options for all ages and levels of ability. Great
prizes up for grabs.

Free Event T-Shirt for the first 300 entrants.
Race Entry includes meal voucher and entrant pack.

Marysville - Lake Mountain Challenge

26th February 2012

The Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge was started in 2009 as a fire relief ride to raise money for the local community and attract visitors back to the area, with over 1500 cyclists entering.

In 2010 the event was another huge success with over 1100 riders and almost $40,000 raised for the local CFA and SES.

The event is a recreational ride with various entrant options including 35, 60, 80 and 120km distances.

The event is expected to be as successful as ever in 2011.

For further information and to register online visit Cycle Sport Victoria

From Friday 9th March to Monday 12th March 2012.

A day of great music, market stalls, environmental displays and local food and wine... all in a spectacular alpine environment.

A four day music festival with live music and entertainment, food, wine, local produce, arts and crafts, local retailers and much more.  A great way to explore te Marysville Triangle area, with live music and entertainment stationed at a different location over the four days.

Tickets available online soon.

Mountain Bike Australia National Series Downhill Event to be held at Mt Baw Baw over the weekend January 14th to 16th 2011.

More information coming soon!

The 2012 MT BAW BAW SPRINT (motorsports) will consist of 10 timed runs over 2 days, with the best 9 times combined to work out the overall winner.

The access road is steeper than any other mountain resort road in Australia, and features numerous hairpins and tight turns as it winds its way up the 10km Tourist Road to the resort village. With all competitors based on the mountain, the event is sure to live up to the MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS reputation socially.

Click here for more info.

Road riding event - steep climb - click here for the information.

Enjoy Spring at Dinner Plain!

Gourmet Food and Spring Fling menus

Mountain Bike tours through the snow gums

Bocce

Giant Chess Competitions

Volley Ball Competitions

Live Music

For more info visit www.visitdinnerplain.com

Fun family events throughout the Easter weekend at Dinner Plain.

visit www.visitdinnerplain.com for more details

Don`t miss the annual high country Polo Match at Hotham Airport.  Enjoy the action as the country cattlemen take on the city slickers in the historic match described by AB Patterson in his poem `The Geebung Polo Club`.

Enjoy the festive season amongst the snowgums. Join te Swift`s Creek Children`s choir and Santa underneath the huge Christmas tree at the rear of Alphutte at 7:30pm for Carols. BYO hamper. Bar open.

A variety of entertainment and dining options will be on offer. For great package deals go to visitdinnerplain.com