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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty
THIS WEEK
alpinehighcountry.com
PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION SIX FRIDAY 11TH JANUARY 2019
Our Beautiful Summer!
Top: Falls Creek’s secret waterhole - enjoyed by many. Pic - FCRM • Left: Alpine Quest will be here later this month. Pic - Courtesy Apline Quest
• Right: Mark Soyer testing adaptive mountain biking on the Falls Creek trails. Pic - FCRM
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warm way uptoride
get from
to theSlalom Plaza, out the
checkpoints some distance
taking away
in High where they and
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- both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. Bogong Highand Plains Road, upshaping
the Prettyon an epic journey from the valley to the that befor
Australian adventure racing back to the using only a map compass. It is heading to Flowtown, completing
The growth and the success means we can Valley Road and then across to the
afterTrig mountains.
mountains” said Serge. “We have previously up to be a real journey for teams who, heading to Thunderbolt and then to Genera
continue to host fabulous events.
raced in Falls Creek and love the diversity completing a short prologue course around The focusand Vortex
area for the before
eventfinishing in Slalom Plaza.
will be around
Soundforlike
Slalom Plaza thea small
prettycourse
easy day!!
event on
Open by Appointment
The
the Friday weekend’s
and finishing program sort ofAll
on the Sunday. goes like th
OPEN - During Holidays teams will have a GPS
Saturday: 9am tracker
to 16:00and fans and practi
is compulsory
January 12th & 13th 12noon – 3pm. friends should be 18:30
able toiscall in and see how and In
10am to rider registration
For Groups, Clubs etc
January 26th & 27th 12noon – 3pm. their team are going. For more information
Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefin
Also open for group bookings with 24 hours notice! visit www.alpinequest.com.au.
From 18:00 on there isAlso, keep
a social evening at L
Phone: 03 5758 1200
Volunteers Needed your eyeHoot
out for
Members of the Historical Society and interested members of the Restaurant and Bar in der
a team with Mark van Slalom Plaz
Ploeg as captain – while his brother Neil
Falls Creek community are invited to help support the museum Sunday:
is heading 8am in
up a team to 9am RiderDown
the Tour Briefing and Tim
Please try to allow
by volunteering 24hours
to open notice.
the museum during the advertised hours. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open
It’s a fun gig where you get to meet people and have the Under.
For further information:
opportunity to learn more about Falls Creek.
GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentation
www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au On behalf of the community, your Ed
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to en
welcomes all competitors to Falls Creek and
info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au some good action, be at Falls Creek this
Facebook/fallscreekmuseum we trust you enjoy the area and have a great
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event. • weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200
FALLSCREEK
FALLS CREEK- Open
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ForBusiness
Business
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Accommodation Falls Creek Country Club Milch Café
Accommodation
Alpha Lodge
QT Hotel
Fully self-contained
Ph: 03Apartment
5758 3391 style
Falls Creek
accommodation
luxury
or visit:
from $140 /dbl/night.
rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, SaunaPh:
www.fallscreekcountryclub.com. & 03 5758
Outdoor Activities
Open for drinks and meals. Schuss Street.
3407. biking, road cycling, hiking and all other
Mountain
Alpha
Open Lodge
for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65p/p Steam High
au. 7 Bogong Room. On-site
Plains restaurant and bar. Open all year
Road.
activities, visit the Visitor
p/n
Open twin/dbl. $47 p/p
365 days p/n bunk
a year. Self room.
cater Parallel Street. $56
accommodation round - available for group bookings and functions. Stingray Restaurant @Information
QT Centre (above the
Ph: 03 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au FryingPh: Pan
03 5732Inn
8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Open 8am Slalom
– 2pm Street
daily Day
for Shelter)
coffee, formeals
drinks, mapsand
and info. Open
p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street.
Open for Drinks and meals. Located in the Village Bowl. 9am - Plaza.
snacks. Slalom 5pm weekdays.
Ph: 03 5732Ph: 800003 5758 1202.
Ph: 5758 3488
Altitude or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Apartments Ph: 03Snowski Apartments
5711 9100. Refer Advert this Edition Refer Advert this Edition
Altitude
Spacious Apartments
fully self-contained accommodation. Open All Self contained
QT Hotels, accommodation
Falls Creek open all year round with Shopping
year round.fully
Spacious Bikeself-contained
storage and freeaccommodation
Wi-Fi. Located inopen
the all on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.
Apartment style luxury rooms, pool and Jacuzzi, sauna
Shopping
Falls Creek Foodworks
Village Bowl. Ph:
Bike03storage
5758 8811 Ph: 5758
year round. and free wi-fi. On site bar & and steam room.3356,
On-siteorrestaurant
visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
and bar. Available for Falls Creek FoodWorks
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower leve
restaurant - Be
Attunga Foodstore.
Lodge Summit
group bookings RidgePh:Lodge
and functions. 03 5732 8000. For all licensed supermarket
St Falls West. Open lines and-newspapers.
10am 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009
Ph: 03 5758 3811
Accommodation fromWb:
$150 www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
per room for Dbl; $175 for Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Located lower level, St Falls West. Open Mon to Sat:
Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat
Attunga Dining & Bar Child Care
Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800. 10am – 5pm. Sunday 10am – 3pm. Ph: 03 5758 3009
and Sun. ArlbergLodge
Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Viking Lodge Child Care
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is locate
in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open
Bogong Alpine
Fully licensed. Village
Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255. Attunga Lodge
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located
Fully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Open for to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by
OnDinner every Fri,
site manager Satsecure
and and Sun night
bike duringand workshop.
storage in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to
Cedarwood
Lake Guy surroundedApartments
by wonderful gardens and January. Arlberg
Free Wi-Fi.Street.
Ph. 03Ph:5758
03 5758
3247.3255
fully 12
children aged qualified
weeks to educators
five yearsand is eligible
old and for governmen
is run by
walking
Fully selftrails. 15km from
contained Falls Creek.
apartment Ph: 03 5754 1131,
accommodation Schuss Easy Eats Brew House rebates.Booking
fully qualified is essential.
educators, eligible Phonerebates.
for government 03 5758 1244 or
or visit: www.bogongvillage.com
Street Ph: 5758 3393. Dining & Bar
Open 9:30am – 2pm Wed to Sun for coffee, drinks and
Ph: 03 5758visit
1244www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
or visit: www.fallscreek.coom.au/childcare
Cedarwood Apartments
Falls Creek Country Club
Fully
meals.BE Foodstore
Re-opening Fri 28th and operating five days a Visitor
Visitor Information
Information
Fullyself-contained
self containedapartment accommodation.
accommodation from $135 Schuss
/dbl/night.week during January.
Open for dining1andBogong
drinksHigh
fromPlans
9amRoad. The Falls Upstairs
7 days during Easter, Resort
Creek Visitor Management
Information CentreOffice (above day shelter
is located
Street. Ph: 3391
03 5758 3393 Ph: 03 5758 3615
Ph: 5758 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. above theOpen 9am - cnr
Day Shelter 5pmSlalom
weekdays
St andand 10amHigh
Bogong - 3pm weekends
Diana
Bogong High Lodge Plains Road. LastRefer
HootadCafé this edition. Plains Rd,and public
in the holidays.
Resort Management Office. Open 9am
Accommodation from $100 per person B&B in a – 5pm Mon – Fri and 10am – 3pm weekends and public
Gebi’s Apartments Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza.
Last Hoot Café holidays.
comfortable lodge. Fully
Fully self-contained Licensed. Meals
comfortable available.
apartments, located at Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214 Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.
the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2019 Edition SIX
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break- Stingray Restaurant @ QT
STILL SUMMER
At Falls Creek
A
s a basic rule of thumb, during a hot
summer, the temperature drops by
one degree celsius per 100 metres
altitude as you travel up the hill. The BHP
Road at the golf course is at an altitude
of 400 metres. Rocky Valley Dam at Falls
Creek is at an altitude of 1600 metres
above seas level. This gives us an altitude
difference of 1200 metres – and if it’s one
degree cooler per 100 metres then if the The banks of Rocky Valley are great cool place to spend the day and enjoy the wonderful spectacle of the Dragon
temperature in the valley is 40°C, then Boats on the lake. Pic – Ken Bell
the temperature on the high plains will be
Dragon Boats Being a sport synonymous with Breast
around 28°C. Certainly makes the trip to
Cancer survivors, there is always a strong
Falls Creek a viable proposition. The Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta is an
showing from the ‘Pink Ribbon’ teams
annual event on the calendar which enables
And what do we do while you’re up at Falls? each year. Community teams and the more
expert and novice paddlers alike join in the
serious outfits are also regular participants.
Well, bring your mountain bike and take fun on the highest body of water, Rocky
advantage of the Blue Dirt shuttles. Make Valley Lake. Everyone is welcome to join in The ‘no experience needed’ disclaimer
the most of every weekend between now or just enjoy a picnic on the foreshore and of the event means all are welcome for
and the 23rd of April, 2019. $65 per day or spectate. the Mile High and Mountain Challenge
$120 for two days. Book on-line at www. categories. Individuals can join an existing
Practice takes place on Saturday afternoon
bluedirt.com.au. team (even on the day) and all training and
and if you’re keen to join a team, that’s the
equipment is provided including boats, life
If you fancy just going for a cruise, the time to commit. Racing starts bright and
jackets and paddles. If you’ve never tried
Bogong High Plains around Falls Creek early on the Sunday.
Dragon Boat racing before then this is the
has about 30km of aqueduct trail and even
For guests, this is a fantastic weekend to perfect opportunity to get out to the high
more management vehicle tracks that you
spend at Falls Creek. The grassy banks of country and try something new.
can ride all around in the National Park.
Rocky Valley are a beautiful place to spend
Talk to the fabulous team in the Visitor Visit www.fallscreek.com.au/dragonboats
the day with the family and soak in the
Information Centre, upstairs cnr Slalom for further information. •
excitement of the races. Food and drinks are
Street and BHP Road or phone
also available on the foreshore.
03 5758 1202. •
Alpine Quest WHAT’S ON – JANUARY
This one is for the adventure junkies 11th Summer Edition Six hits the streets – 26th & 27th Dirt Divas at Falls Creek. Ladies Only full
amongst you! Participants take to the trails delivered from Dederang to Falls Creek. days of skills coaching and guided riding at
11th Free Twilight Movie courtesy Alpine Shire Falls Creek. Ph: Indi on Mb: 0423 657 585 or
for a weekend of navigation around the and Freeza. ‘The Greatest Showman’ visit: www.tfb.bike.
resort and High Plains by foot, water and starring Hugh Jackman. Music and food 26th to 28th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. A navigation-
bike. Refer Write-Up on Page two. • from around 6:30pm. Movie will start once it’s based team event is a journey in which racers
dark enough. All Welcome. Ph: 0409 507 042 travel an unknown landscape using only a
12th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial map and compass. Further details at:
Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118. www.alpinequest.com.
BONJOUR 19th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial
Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
26th & 27th Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta. Rocky Valley
Dam. Team practice from 3pm Saturday.
BRIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT
25th Bogs, Bugs and Blockstreams. 2pm –
3:30pm. A nature walk with Dr John Morgan
(La Trobe University) and Dr Susanna Venn 27th
Racing starts 8:30am Sunday. Further details
from 03 5758 1200.
Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk in
PROGRAM (Deakin University) on a walk and talk through the National Park with history, tales and a
the village to learn more about the unique delectable lunch.
plants and animals that call Falls Creek home. Visit: www.trailstalesandtucker.com for more
26th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial details and to book.
A family festival 26th
Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
Australia Day Celebrations at Mount Beauty in
27th Alpine Classic flows through Mount Beauty to
Falls Creek. Cyclists will travel from Bright,
in Howitt Park Hydro Park, beside the pool. Breakfast
from 8am courtesy the Upper Kiewa Valley
over the gap and up to Falls Creek and return
with some continuing on to Mt Buffalo and
In conjunction with the… Lions Club. Ceremony from 9am. Proudly return to Bright.
Alpine Classic 2018 supported by the Mount Beauty Community
From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th January. Band.
Free Entry
to the Family Festival on the River & at the WHAT’S ON – JANUARY
Start and Finish of the Alpine Classic! 2nd Mount Beauty Monthly Community Market. XCO series will be held on Big Hill.
Moonlight Cinema Both Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street Web: Vicchampseries.com.au
and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to 17th Falls Creek XCO Round Eight – in Falls
Evenings.
book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672 Creek. The Cross Country Olympic Format is
During the day on Saturday and Sunday: Live 8th – 10th MTB de Femme. A ladies only mountain bike one of the most common disciplines of
Bands, and DJ music, Face painting and Arts and weekend of sheer enjoyment. Catering to all mountain biking. Cross country MTB became
Crafts for Kids, all next to the river for a swim. abilities and ages. Includes guided rides, an Olympic sport in 1996 and is the only
social lunch and a Girls Only After Party. form of mountain biking practiced at the
Visit the full program at: 16th Falls Creek XCO in Mount Beauty Round Olympics. Mass Start, and ride laps –
www.bonjourbright.com.au Seven. The home town of mountain biking in
Australia, Round Seven of the Falls Creek
as many as your class requires.
Wb: Vicchampseries.com.au.
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es. all came together for Ben and he finished We can help with:
Ben said crossing the finish line and to Hotham in second place. Well done! Pic – Courtesy
ure on top of the podium - and is currently • Pre-purchase home inspections
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leading the U21 class after the first two Termites
rounds. With the next six rounds taking on the family farm just near Wangaratta,
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place all round the world, Ben is about with his partner Virginie • Waspswas- and
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other pests connection with ultra-running legend Andy
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Kromar holding the course record for over
National Enduro Series. •
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Andrew Poulton 20 years before it was finally knocked off
Matt Rousu
Phone: 5754 1270 Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909
Visit the
Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com
by Julien Spence in 2017. Some of Andy’s
exploits will live on in posterity as truly
t of Bogong Power Station
Information Centre inspirational efforts.
MOTORING
Now open Sundays TIPS
For historical & geological exhibits. You would think that Ben would have some
MEDICAL SERVICES ‘feet up’ time after this effort, but more
SS MOUNT BEAUTY 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village
Regular Servicing
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
likely than not you’ll see him out running
Our car is like our body. on the trails at Falls Creek! •
WHERE Tawonga Crescent We must look after it
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10am - 3p
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vely HOW Ph: 5754 3400 for items are wearing (brake pads, tyres,
appointments filters, hoses etc). These and other
24 hours for emergencies wearing items can be replaced before
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they let us down on the road.
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act: good health and safety!
Practice with 37 years service
al! to the Upper Kiewa Valley. A Motoring Tip brought to you by:
Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICE - Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty,
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY! Ph: 5754 4261
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ore
ENQUIRIES
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MOUNTAIN BIKEFor
PARKPayment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:
10am - 5pm Mon - Sat.
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- 3pm Sunday. 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
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THE ROOFTOP RUN
An Awesome Event Results:
64km Mountain Creek to Hotham
Bogong to Hotham 2019 could only be
described as a perfect day on the mountain. 1st Ruud Kappert 7:13:37
The weekend kicked off with the safety gear 2nd Ben Derrick 7:40:04
check and race briefing for all participants - 3rd James Duffy 7:50:31
followed by a great social gathering at Flour 1st Bonnie van Wilgenberg 8:17:16
+ Water for pre-race carb loading dinner. 2nd Kylee Woods 8:40:10
6am on Saturday 6th at Mountain creek 3rd Sonja Jansen 8:44:41
camp ground saw 61 runners head off for 35km Mountain Creek to Langford’s
the challenge and an awesome day in the
mountains. 1st Ryan Czwarno 4:47:51
2nd Craig Feuerherdt 5:31:30
The weather was the best it has been for 3rd Luke Perraton 5:41:06
over 10 years with near perfect conditions This year’s winner, Ruud Kappert from the
for running and thanks to the fantastic 1st Elizabeth Humphries 4:44:49 Netherlands, but you may see him working in
track work carried out by Parks Vic in the 2nd Rebecca Wilkinson 4:53:50 a local restaurant. Pic - Courtesy Brett Saxon,
lead up to the event, runners had a clear 3rd Caitlin Perkins 4:59:21 Bogong2Hotham
and fast run. 29km Langford’s to Hotham
41 of 48 runners making it through the As we look to the future, 2020 may see
1st Andrew Mock 2:41:19 some changes with the date/time the event
35km Langford’s Gap check point under 2nd John Robinson 3:04:03
the 6hr time limit, with all going on to is conducted, with the possibility of a
3rd Rohan Armstrong 3:29:04 December or February event. Keep your
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DINING OUT
Roi’s in Tawonga lifestyle and a quality restaurant in the
beautiful upper reaches of the Kiewa Valley
R
oi Rigoni and Sue White came was just what was required. “We wanted to
into town in the mid-nineties and be everything that Melbourne is not.”
it wasn’t long before what had Being involved in the local community
previously been a quiet Asian restaurant is another enjoyable aspect of life outside
was transformed into a warm and inviting the big smoke and one super program
Italian Restaurant titled Roi’s Diner – that Roi got into was the ‘Secret Men’s
opening in September 1996. Business’ initiative at the Mount Beauty
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who loved their cooking it wasn’t long but important program that taught men to
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restaurants in Melbourne and also Adelaide
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meant a move from the city. He and Sue
cook successfully and the program received
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considerable acclaim for its recognition of a
community need.
Some years ago, the restaurant changed
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Mains are varied – almost to the pint of The wine list is considerable and provides
Contemporary Australian Menu
Award Winning Wine List making it difficult to choose. From a range a comprehensive choice of local wines
of Risottos, Eggplant Parmigiana, the afore- including wines from Beechworth, the King
Open Wednesdays to Sunday
mentioned Pork Chop, Pork Medallions, Valley, Mornington, Heathcote and also
from 4pm Sunday Lunches
Chicken Saltimbucca and Bresaola – from SA.
12noon to 3pm
181 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
premium air-dried Wagyu beef served with In summary, an evening at Roi’s is an
www.templarlodge.com.au grilled artisan sourdough, house-made experience you will thoroughly enjoy and
03 5754 4415 pickled vegetables and fresh horse radish to get your taste buds tingling, check out
and turmeric mayonnaise. the images and details on their facebook
After working our way through pasta dishes site Roi’s Restaurant. Located at 177 Kiewa
and the Pork Medallions, it was time to Valley Highway, Tawonga, phone
Live
yourEntertainment
family venue 03 5754 4495 to book. •
Lokki FIRE
COSY WOOD Accoustic
- COLD BEER
Saturday 12th from
WARM ATMOSPHERE 9pm FOOD!
- COMFY
Cocktail of the Month ALPINE CLASSIC 2019 - Changed Traffic Conditions
Bloody Mary – Only $10 Cycle Event – No Road Closures, but expect
higher than usual bicycle traffic on these roads
YOUR LOCAL WATERING HOLE!!! leading up to and during the 33rd running of
The best in cool drinks, warm atmosphere, this fabulous event. There is a motorist speed
family dining and a refreshing garden setting!! reduction on Tawonga Gap Rd in place for Sunday Events.
Open Seven Days a Week
Lunch: From 12noon – 2pm. Saturday 26th January
Dinner: From 6pm – 8:30pm. B500 Great Alpine Road between Bright and Omeo Light traffic 6:30am – 5pm
Sunday 27th January
B500 Great Alpine Road - between Bright and Omeo 4am – 2:30pm
C534 Omeo Highway - between Omeo and Shannonvale 6:30am – 3:30pm
B500 Great Alpine Road - between Porepunkah and Germantown 4am – 8pm
C536 Tawonga Gap Road – Germantown to Kiewa Valley Hwy 6:30am – 8pm
C531 Kiewa Valley Hwy/Bogong High Plains Road – Tawonga Sth to Falls Creek
7:30am – 7pm
C535 Mount Buffalo Road - between Porepunkah and Dingo Dell 4am – 11:30am
03 5754 4985
1 Lakeside Avenue, Mount Beauty. For Further Information, Email: vic.events@fairfaxmedia.com.au
www.westpeakhotel.com.au Thank you for your courtesy and patience on the road, and for your support of this event!
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