Jack Riley’s life in the High Country is the inspiration for Banjo Paterson’s famous poem Nestled in Australia’s High Country, the Murray River starts out as a bubbling small stream near Mount Kosciuszko and flows 2,530 km to the Southern Ocean, near Goolwa in South Australia. Showcasing stunning mountains, beautiful waterways and scenic villages, the […]
Falling for Mountain Life at Falls Creek
Craig Sheather discovers that the outdoors and year-round adventures go hand-in-hand at Falls Creek. Ask any bushwalker, snow-skier or mountain lover and they will all tell you the same thing – “Falls Creek is the prettiest alpine village in Australia”. Situated on the Bogong High Plains, the village is enclosed by National and State Park […]
High Country Hikes
Regular contributor Craig Sheather recently released his first guide book: “Best Walks of Victoria’s High Country”. Out of all the wonderful places I’ve explored overseas and within Australia I can honestly say that the High Country is one of my all-time favourites. It’s my ‘happy place’, my paradise and the best backyard anyone could dream […]
A Valley Fit for a King
The King Valley: a slice of Italy in our own backyard Take a trip to the King Valley in Victoria’s High Country and you could easily believe that you’d arrived at Tuscany in Italy. Located at the foothills of the Alpine National Park, this picturesque region features rugged mountains, flowing rivers and rolling vineyards. And […]
Welcome to Ute-opia
There’s much more to Deniliquin than meets the eye. Boots, bands, beer and blue singlets. Add a BIG convoy of utes and you’ve got one of Australia’s most iconic country festivals: the legendary Deni Ute Muster. Since its commencement in 1999 the festival has developed a unique blend of activities and entertainment. It has two […]
