Explore North East Victoria with the Family
The country around Dunmore opens out in every direction, offering simple ways to spend time outdoors and explore at your own pace.
Beyond the farm gates
While the farm offers space to slow down, many guests including families choose to spend part of the day out in the region.
Rivers, forest walks, cycling trails and small towns sit nearby, offering leisurely ways to explore without needing to plan too tightly. You can head out for a few hours or take the day further, before returning to the quiet rhythm of the farm.
Autumn in the High Country
Autumn brings cooler air, golden vineyards and long light across the valley. It’s a time for slower drives, time outdoors and unhurried stops in nearby towns.
Beechworth & Yackandandah
Two of the region’s most characterful historic towns. Wander, stop for lunch, and move at your own pace.
Paradise Falls
A short forest walk leads to one of the area’s most striking waterfalls, particularly after rain.
King Valley
Cellar doors and long lunches set among vines turning through autumn colour.
Winter in the High Country
In winter, the High Country shifts to a colder, quieter landscape. Snowfields sit within reach for a day in the mountains before returning to the warmth of the cottage.
Mount Buffalo
Alpine scenery with accessible snow play and wide, open views, around an hour from the farm (approximately 60 km).
Mount Buller
Well set up for skiing, tobogganing and families spending the day on the mountain, closer to two hours from Dunmore (approximately 116 km).
Falls Creek
A quieter alpine village, known for cross-country trails and a more gradual pace, just under two hours’ drive through the ranges (approximately 170 km).
Mount Hotham
Higher and more exposed than the surrounding resorts, with sweeping alpine views. Better suited to a longer day in the mountains, at just over two hours from Dunmore (approximately 170 km).
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Summer River Days
Summer centres around water. Rivers, lakes and shaded places to stop offer simple ways to spend the day.
King River
Clear water, shaded banks and easy access points in Moyhu, Edi and Cheshunt.
Lake William Hovell
Swimming, kayaking and open space for a BBQ and slower afternoon.
Benalla Aquatic Centre
A practical stop for families, with water play areas and shaded spaces and next door Water Park.
At any time of year
Some parts of the region don’t belong to a season. They can be folded into a day at any time, depending on how far you want to go.
Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
A well-established cycling route that moves through vineyards and small towns, suited to shorter rides or longer stretches.
North East Victoria Silo Art Trail
Large-scale works set across country towns, best experienced as part of a slower drive.
Paradise Falls
A short walk leads to a waterfall set beneath a striking rock formation, particularly after rain.
Mount Buffalo surrounds
Forest tracks and quieter walks sit around the base of the ranges, offering space to move without committing to a full day in the alpine.
Powers Lookout
Wide views across the King Valley, with a sense of the region’s scale and history.
Glenrowan
A small town connected to the story of Ned Kelly, offering a brief but worthwhile stop to walk, read and take it in.
Mansfield Zoo
A smaller, family-run zoo with close access to animals in a relaxed setting.
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