Sightseeing
Great place to visit during any season. Only a 40 minute drive from Mt Beauty.
Ski, snowboard, back country ski or cross country ski during the winter months. Mountain bike ride, hike (day or multi day), swim in spectacular waterfalls or Rocky Valley Dam, go for a drive, visit the historical cattleman's huts, go fishing, dine in excellent restaurants/cafes, ride the chairlift and much much more during Summer, Autumn or Spring.
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Falls Creek
Great place to visit during any season. Only a 40 minute drive from Mt Beauty.
Ski, snowboard, back country ski or cross country ski during the winter months. Mountain bike ride, hike (day or multi day), swim in spectacular waterfalls or Rocky Valley Dam, go for a drive, visit the historical cattleman's huts, go fishing, dine in excellent restaurants/cafes, ride the chairlift and much much more during Summer, Autumn or Spring.
This walk is located 1km past Bogong Village on the Bogong High Plains Rd (heading up to Falls Creek). There are spectacular views of the falls and the beautiful environment beside the river. 1.5km return walk.
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Fainter Falls
C531This walk is located 1km past Bogong Village on the Bogong High Plains Rd (heading up to Falls Creek). There are spectacular views of the falls and the beautiful environment beside the river. 1.5km return walk.
Amazing views of the Kiewa Valley and surrounding mountains.
Requires driving on dirt roads to get to the top of Mt Emu.
Mount Emu
Amazing views of the Kiewa Valley and surrounding mountains.
Requires driving on dirt roads to get to the top of Mt Emu.
A must see lookout at the top of Tawonga Gap, on Tawonga Gap Road which is the pass between Mount Beauty and Bright. Awesome views of the Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty and Mt Bogong.
Tawonga Gap
A must see lookout at the top of Tawonga Gap, on Tawonga Gap Road which is the pass between Mount Beauty and Bright. Awesome views of the Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty and Mt Bogong.
Halfway between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains Road, Bogong Village is a beautiful place to kick back in a tranquil environment surrounded by the Alpine National Park and overlooking Lake Guy.
Although Bogong Village accommodation/shop was closed in February 2021, it is still a stunning place to visit in any season.
Drive down to "The Junction" and cross the bridge (confluence of the Rocky Valley and Pretty Valley Rivers). Park in the carpark (toilets provided) and explore the picnic ground and rivers! Perfect place for swimming during the warmer summer months.
Cross the footbridge and follow the trail along the edge of Lake Guy to the dam wall. Return the same way. 5km return.
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Bogong Village Picnic Ground
Halfway between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains Road, Bogong Village is a beautiful place to kick back in a tranquil environment surrounded by the Alpine National Park and overlooking Lake Guy.
Although Bogong Village accommodation/shop was closed in February 2021, it is still a stunning place to visit in any season.
Drive down to "The Junction" and cross the bridge (confluence of the Rocky Valley and Pretty Valley Rivers). Park in the carpark (toilets provided) and explore the picnic ground and rivers! Perfect place for swimming during the warmer summer months.
Cross the footbridge and follow the trail along the edge of Lake Guy to the dam wall. Return the same way. 5km return.
Half day/day Walks
Climb Victoria's highest peak (1986 metres), Mt Bogong.
Hike up Eskadale Spur or Staircase Spur to the summit of Mt Bogong. Allow a full day to experience the spectacular scenery up on the roof of Victoria. This is a challenging hike. Be prepared for any weather.
The start of the hike up Staircase Spur is only a 20 min drive from Kiewa Country Cottages. Allow 3 plus hours to reach the summit.
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Mount Bogong
Climb Victoria's highest peak (1986 metres), Mt Bogong.
Hike up Eskadale Spur or Staircase Spur to the summit of Mt Bogong. Allow a full day to experience the spectacular scenery up on the roof of Victoria. This is a challenging hike. Be prepared for any weather.
The start of the hike up Staircase Spur is only a 20 min drive from Kiewa Country Cottages. Allow 3 plus hours to reach the summit.
A 20 minute drive from Kiewa Country Cottages up the Big Hill Road (turn off the Falls Creek Rd at Cranky Charlie corner) will bring you to what is known locally as the Big Hill Bench. Park here and then walk up the Big Hill Firetrail to the Big Hill Fire tower for spectacular 360 views!! it is an approx 8km walk.
Big Hill Lookout
West Kiewa Logging RoadA 20 minute drive from Kiewa Country Cottages up the Big Hill Road (turn off the Falls Creek Rd at Cranky Charlie corner) will bring you to what is known locally as the Big Hill Bench. Park here and then walk up the Big Hill Firetrail to the Big Hill Fire tower for spectacular 360 views!! it is an approx 8km walk.
From Mt Beauty, take the first road to the right off Damms Rd (Rock Pool Rd) and continue until reaching the car park. There is a 250m track to Mermaid Pool which is perfect for swimming. Then continue along the track another 400 metres to the Rock Pool, which is also a great swimming spot.
Mermaid Beach
From Mt Beauty, take the first road to the right off Damms Rd (Rock Pool Rd) and continue until reaching the car park. There is a 250m track to Mermaid Pool which is perfect for swimming. Then continue along the track another 400 metres to the Rock Pool, which is also a great swimming spot.
Short Walks
The Pebble Beach walk is a flat, sealed, 4 km walk that meanders along the West Kiewa River. The track starts near the commencement of Embankment Drive in Mt Beauty.
There are fantastic views towards Mt Bogong with the track perfect for walking or riding.
Pebble beach
The Pebble Beach walk is a flat, sealed, 4 km walk that meanders along the West Kiewa River. The track starts near the commencement of Embankment Drive in Mt Beauty.
There are fantastic views towards Mt Bogong with the track perfect for walking or riding.
Mount Beauty Pondage Trail: Great trail for walking or biking.
3km loop.
Beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains/Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty township.
Mount Beauty Pondage
Mount Beauty Pondage Trail: Great trail for walking or biking.
3km loop.
Beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains/Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty township.
Mountain Creek Picnic and Camping area is 10.5km from the Kiewa Valley Highway and 15mins from Mount Beauty, in the Alpine National Park. Nestled at the base of Mt Bogong (1986m) there are several ways ranging in length, through cool moist fern filled gullies and drier peppermint forests.
This is also the starting point for the most popular routes up Mt Bogong, The Staircase and the Eskdale Spur routes.
Shady Gully Nature Walk: 1km return
Tree Fern Walk: 2km return
Black Cockatoo Walk: 2.5km return
Peppermint Walk: 2.5km return
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Mountain Creek Campground
Mountain Creek RoadMountain Creek Picnic and Camping area is 10.5km from the Kiewa Valley Highway and 15mins from Mount Beauty, in the Alpine National Park. Nestled at the base of Mt Bogong (1986m) there are several ways ranging in length, through cool moist fern filled gullies and drier peppermint forests.
This is also the starting point for the most popular routes up Mt Bogong, The Staircase and the Eskdale Spur routes.
Shady Gully Nature Walk: 1km return
Tree Fern Walk: 2km return
Black Cockatoo Walk: 2.5km return
Peppermint Walk: 2.5km return
The Gorge Walk:
A popular walk for people of all ages and abilities.
Great swimming holes along the way.....especially at the end of The Gorge!
2.8km, approx 1.5 hrs return
Start the walk from the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, just off the Bogong High Plains Rd (heading to Falls Creek)
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Mount Beauty Gorge Walk
The Gorge Walk:
A popular walk for people of all ages and abilities.
Great swimming holes along the way.....especially at the end of The Gorge!
2.8km, approx 1.5 hrs return
Start the walk from the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, just off the Bogong High Plains Rd (heading to Falls Creek)
Playground
Situated the edge of the Mt Beauty Pondage, this fantastic playground is suitable for children of all ages. Large undercover BBQ and picnic area/toilets is adjacent to the playground.
Bicentennial Park, With Playground, BBQ's, Beach And Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp RoadSituated the edge of the Mt Beauty Pondage, this fantastic playground is suitable for children of all ages. Large undercover BBQ and picnic area/toilets is adjacent to the playground.
Food scene
Restaurant and Bar only 1.5kms from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Fully Licensed.
Website: www.stockpot.net.au
Western, Asian, pizza and tapas.
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Stockpot
231 Kiewa Valley HighwayRestaurant and Bar only 1.5kms from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Fully Licensed.
Website: www.stockpot.net.au
Western, Asian, pizza and tapas.
Bar and Bistro. Close to township centre.
www.westpeakhotel.com.au
Beers/ciders on tap. Beautiful outdoor Beer Garden. Pool table and Dart Boards. Live entertainment.
Great food!
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West Peak Hotel
1 Lakeside AveBar and Bistro. Close to township centre.
www.westpeakhotel.com.au
Beers/ciders on tap. Beautiful outdoor Beer Garden. Pool table and Dart Boards. Live entertainment.
Great food!
Modern Contemporary Australian cuisine, situated in Tawonga, 8 min drive from Kiewa Country Cottages. I offer a complimentary shuttle for up to 4 guests to and from Templar Lodge.
Open Thursday-Sunday 6pm - 11pm and Sunday lunch from 12pm.
www.templarlodge.com.au
Highly recommended.
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Templar Lodge
181-183 Kiewa Valley HighwayModern Contemporary Australian cuisine, situated in Tawonga, 8 min drive from Kiewa Country Cottages. I offer a complimentary shuttle for up to 4 guests to and from Templar Lodge.
Open Thursday-Sunday 6pm - 11pm and Sunday lunch from 12pm.
www.templarlodge.com.au
Highly recommended.
Delicious Indian cuisine. Eat in or take away.
Hollands Street, Mt Beauty town centre.
ph 0426843811
Bombay Velvet Bar And Restaurant
10 Hollonds StDelicious Indian cuisine. Eat in or take away.
Hollands Street, Mt Beauty town centre.
ph 0426843811
1.5kms from Kiewa Country Cottages, in Tawonga South.
Family friendly. Great pub style modern Australian cuisine.
ph 5754 4888
"Settlers Tavern is renowned for having great food, and a friendly atmosphere. We're no traditional pub though! Let our skilled and experienced staff treat you to a meal like no other. Dine on the freshest local ingredients, beers, and wines, you'll be sure to have a memorable feed with us. With warm open fires to cosy yourself in front of after a big day on the slopes in winter, and three beer gardens to water yourself in over the mountain bike stories of the day during summer, we've got you covered year round!
The team in Settlers Bar have got your fun times covered too with a great range of cold beers on tap, an exciting cocktail menu, great food, bad jokes, pool table, cosy fireplace and beer garden"
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Settlers Tavern
232-236 Kiewa Valley Highway1.5kms from Kiewa Country Cottages, in Tawonga South.
Family friendly. Great pub style modern Australian cuisine.
ph 5754 4888
"Settlers Tavern is renowned for having great food, and a friendly atmosphere. We're no traditional pub though! Let our skilled and experienced staff treat you to a meal like no other. Dine on the freshest local ingredients, beers, and wines, you'll be sure to have a memorable feed with us. With warm open fires to cosy yourself in front of after a big day on the slopes in winter, and three beer gardens to water yourself in over the mountain bike stories of the day during summer, we've got you covered year round!
The team in Settlers Bar have got your fun times covered too with a great range of cold beers on tap, an exciting cocktail menu, great food, bad jokes, pool table, cosy fireplace and beer garden"
delicious and top quality fish and chips, burgers, pizza, salads and cakes.
ph 57544422
223 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 1.5 km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
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Swiss & Chips
223 Kiewa Valley Highwaydelicious and top quality fish and chips, burgers, pizza, salads and cakes.
ph 57544422
223 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 1.5 km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Delicious gourmet breakfast and lunch and great coffee!
Dine in and take away.
ph 5754 1515
Treats café is located in the Bogong Ski Centre in Tawonga South,
238 Kiewa Valley Highway, 1.5km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Treats is a licensed café / food store and is a favourite breakfast spot for skiers and locals alike. Modern café food is also available all day, ranging from simple sandwiches to foccaccias, quiches, frittatas, soups, and more!
Treats café is well known for its huge range of both gourmet home-style and café-style foods.
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Treats
Delicious gourmet breakfast and lunch and great coffee!
Dine in and take away.
ph 5754 1515
Treats café is located in the Bogong Ski Centre in Tawonga South,
238 Kiewa Valley Highway, 1.5km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Treats is a licensed café / food store and is a favourite breakfast spot for skiers and locals alike. Modern café food is also available all day, ranging from simple sandwiches to foccaccias, quiches, frittatas, soups, and more!
Treats café is well known for its huge range of both gourmet home-style and café-style foods.
Lunch and dinner right in the centre of town.
Quality fish and chips, amazing burgers, salads, cakes, sushi, etc
TakeOut
16 Kiewa CresLunch and dinner right in the centre of town.
Quality fish and chips, amazing burgers, salads, cakes, sushi, etc
Wonderful ambience, great whole foods menu, great coffee and Friday Night Streetfood night. Outdoor seating.
ph 0415813763
225 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 1.5 km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
the organic touch
225 Kiewa Valley HighwayWonderful ambience, great whole foods menu, great coffee and Friday Night Streetfood night. Outdoor seating.
ph 0415813763
225 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 1.5 km from Kiewa Country Cottages.
This is a small Craft Brewery in Mt Beauty. Try a selection of their traditional beers crafted in the High Country and enjoy the fresh taste of delicious locally sourced menu.
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Crank Handle Brewery
211 Kiewa Valley HighwayThis is a small Craft Brewery in Mt Beauty. Try a selection of their traditional beers crafted in the High Country and enjoy the fresh taste of delicious locally sourced menu.
A wonderful restaurant nestled in the vineyard in Tawonga South, only 1km up the road from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Wine tastings, Wine journeys (a structured tasting with wine and cheese), Cellar door sales, Vineyard picnics.
Ph 57541356
www.annapurnaestate.com.au
Annapurna Estate Restaurant
217 Simmonds Creek RdA wonderful restaurant nestled in the vineyard in Tawonga South, only 1km up the road from Kiewa Country Cottages.
Wine tastings, Wine journeys (a structured tasting with wine and cheese), Cellar door sales, Vineyard picnics.
Ph 57541356
www.annapurnaestate.com.au
Activities
Mount Beauty Golf Club is a picturesque 18-hole golf course situated in the scenic Kiewa Valley of the Alpine High Country. Just 40 minutes from the ski fields and summer resort of Falls Creek, 30 minutes from Bright, and one hour from Albury Airport.
Consisting of 18 well maintained greens, we offer a Par 72 course that challenges good golfers yet has a beginner friendly scratch rating of 71.
Mount Beauty Golf Club
Mount Beauty Golf Club is a picturesque 18-hole golf course situated in the scenic Kiewa Valley of the Alpine High Country. Just 40 minutes from the ski fields and summer resort of Falls Creek, 30 minutes from Bright, and one hour from Albury Airport.
Consisting of 18 well maintained greens, we offer a Par 72 course that challenges good golfers yet has a beginner friendly scratch rating of 71.
Big Hill Mountain Bike Park is located in Mount Beauty on the Bogong High Plains Rd, opposite the Golf Course.
Mt Beauty's Big Hill Mountain Bike Park has over 40 kilometres of top quality cross-country and downhill trails suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Mt Beauty is a 'must do' for mountain bikers. It's a place to bring the family or a group of friends A short drive up the mountain to the Falls Creek Bike Park and you'll be in mountain biking seventh heaven.
If shuttling is more your thing, drive 3km up the Bogong High Plains Rd and take a right on to the fire road at the hairpin/Cranky Charlie corner. Once at the top of Mt Beauty proper, take DH1 track all the way back to the carpark.
Puff your way up the Up Track for a few minutes and you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular and unrivalled view down the Kiewa Valley. Not only that, you’ll be able to rest on an original “Whipps Design” chair.
This is also a beautiful spot to pause if you have already been out in the MTB park and are returning to the carpark via Bananarama.
For a cruisier ride, drive around 2km up the Bogong High Plains Rd to a small car park on your right. This is locally known as Shady Gully car park and provides good access to the easier trails of Dart Spur. From here, ride up the fire road to your right. After approx 50m take the first singletrack on your left; this is Dart Spur Track. For a short loop, take either Sesame Street or The Labyrinth (the first and second lefts off Dart Spur Tk). Both of these return you to your car.
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Big Hill Mountain Bike Park
Bogong High Plains Tourist DriveBig Hill Mountain Bike Park is located in Mount Beauty on the Bogong High Plains Rd, opposite the Golf Course.
Mt Beauty's Big Hill Mountain Bike Park has over 40 kilometres of top quality cross-country and downhill trails suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Mt Beauty is a 'must do' for mountain bikers. It's a place to bring the family or a group of friends A short drive up the mountain to the Falls Creek Bike Park and you'll be in mountain biking seventh heaven.
If shuttling is more your thing, drive 3km up the Bogong High Plains Rd and take a right on to the fire road at the hairpin/Cranky Charlie corner. Once at the top of Mt Beauty proper, take DH1 track all the way back to the carpark.
Puff your way up the Up Track for a few minutes and you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular and unrivalled view down the Kiewa Valley. Not only that, you’ll be able to rest on an original “Whipps Design” chair.
This is also a beautiful spot to pause if you have already been out in the MTB park and are returning to the carpark via Bananarama.
For a cruisier ride, drive around 2km up the Bogong High Plains Rd to a small car park on your right. This is locally known as Shady Gully car park and provides good access to the easier trails of Dart Spur. From here, ride up the fire road to your right. After approx 50m take the first singletrack on your left; this is Dart Spur Track. For a short loop, take either Sesame Street or The Labyrinth (the first and second lefts off Dart Spur Tk). Both of these return you to your car.
Spring Spur is the home of Bogong Horseback Adventures.
Spring Spur, a working horse property in the Victorian High Country & home of Bogong Horseback Adventures, owned and operated by the Baird family since 1986.
website: springspur.com.au
Packhorse tour rides (up to a week in duration) and trail rides: day rides, morning rides, afternoon rides and evening rides available.
52 Fredas Lane Tawonga, Victoria
Phone (03) 5754 4849
Bogong Horseback Adventures
52 Fredas LnSpring Spur is the home of Bogong Horseback Adventures.
Spring Spur, a working horse property in the Victorian High Country & home of Bogong Horseback Adventures, owned and operated by the Baird family since 1986.
website: springspur.com.au
Packhorse tour rides (up to a week in duration) and trail rides: day rides, morning rides, afternoon rides and evening rides available.
52 Fredas Lane Tawonga, Victoria
Phone (03) 5754 4849
City/town information
Located at the gateway to Mount Beauty, Falls Creek and The Alpine National Park, Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre is in the perfect spot for you to drop in and find out everything there is to know about the Kiewa Valley...
31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty
03 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885
mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Mount Beauty - Tawonga South
Located at the gateway to Mount Beauty, Falls Creek and The Alpine National Park, Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre is in the perfect spot for you to drop in and find out everything there is to know about the Kiewa Valley...
31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty
03 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885
mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Mount Beauty is located in Victoria's high country, at the southern end of the picturesque Kiewa Valley and at the base of the state's highest mountain, Mount Bogong. It is located 31 kilometres west of the popular holiday town of Bright and is separated from the small community of Tawonga South by the Kiewa River.
Mount Beauty is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with bushwalking, camping, horse riding, cycling (both mountain biking and road cycling), fly fishing, golf and more on offer year round. During the winter months there are snow sports on offer at Falls Creek, such as cross country skiing, snow boarding, skiing and back country skiing and snow play during the winter months.
There are two primary access routes into Mount Beauty. The route south along the Kiewa Valley Highway from Wodonga roughly follows the path of the Kiewa River through a rich and fertile valley, offering a number of scenic viewing points including the Mount Bogong lookout, just south of Tawonga. Alternatively, access via the Tawonga Road from Bright allows travellers to cross from the Ovens Valley to the Kiewa Valley and enjoy stunning lookouts along the way at Tawonga Gap and at Sullivans Lookout.
Mount Beauty was originally established in the 1940s as a base for workers on the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. Since then it has developed into a popular tourist town, located 30 kilometres from the major ski resort of Falls Creek and a scenic drive away from Alpine attractions such as Mount Buffalo and Mount Hotham.
As the name suggests, Mount Beauty is a place of significant natural beauty. It is surrounded by the Alpine National Park which features lakes, forests and snowfields, offering visitors scenic backdrops wherever in town they happen to be. The town's commercial centre features several attractive parks and an interesting selection of speciality shops along the shady Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent.
The Mount Beauty Pondage, which is a popular recreational facility for watersports, is surrounded by a walking track, several parks and picnic areas. The Alpine Discovery Centre, located just west of the town centre, gives an educational and entertaining insight into the development of the upper Kiewa Valley.
The scenic drive out of town on the Bogong High Plains Road on the way to Falls Creek passes through some interesting attractions such as the Clover hydro-electric power station, the waterfall at Slippery Rock Creek, and Bogong Village which has been built into the steep mountainside. The entrance gates to Falls Creek are located at Howmans Gap (fee payable during snow season), and from there the road passes through the Falls Creek Alpine Resort, linking up with the Omeo Highway north of Omeo. Note that the route through to Omeo is closed during snow season.
Mount Beauty - Tawonga South
Mount Beauty is located in Victoria's high country, at the southern end of the picturesque Kiewa Valley and at the base of the state's highest mountain, Mount Bogong. It is located 31 kilometres west of the popular holiday town of Bright and is separated from the small community of Tawonga South by the Kiewa River.
Mount Beauty is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with bushwalking, camping, horse riding, cycling (both mountain biking and road cycling), fly fishing, golf and more on offer year round. During the winter months there are snow sports on offer at Falls Creek, such as cross country skiing, snow boarding, skiing and back country skiing and snow play during the winter months.
There are two primary access routes into Mount Beauty. The route south along the Kiewa Valley Highway from Wodonga roughly follows the path of the Kiewa River through a rich and fertile valley, offering a number of scenic viewing points including the Mount Bogong lookout, just south of Tawonga. Alternatively, access via the Tawonga Road from Bright allows travellers to cross from the Ovens Valley to the Kiewa Valley and enjoy stunning lookouts along the way at Tawonga Gap and at Sullivans Lookout.
Mount Beauty was originally established in the 1940s as a base for workers on the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. Since then it has developed into a popular tourist town, located 30 kilometres from the major ski resort of Falls Creek and a scenic drive away from Alpine attractions such as Mount Buffalo and Mount Hotham.
As the name suggests, Mount Beauty is a place of significant natural beauty. It is surrounded by the Alpine National Park which features lakes, forests and snowfields, offering visitors scenic backdrops wherever in town they happen to be. The town's commercial centre features several attractive parks and an interesting selection of speciality shops along the shady Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent.
The Mount Beauty Pondage, which is a popular recreational facility for watersports, is surrounded by a walking track, several parks and picnic areas. The Alpine Discovery Centre, located just west of the town centre, gives an educational and entertaining insight into the development of the upper Kiewa Valley.
The scenic drive out of town on the Bogong High Plains Road on the way to Falls Creek passes through some interesting attractions such as the Clover hydro-electric power station, the waterfall at Slippery Rock Creek, and Bogong Village which has been built into the steep mountainside. The entrance gates to Falls Creek are located at Howmans Gap (fee payable during snow season), and from there the road passes through the Falls Creek Alpine Resort, linking up with the Omeo Highway north of Omeo. Note that the route through to Omeo is closed during snow season.