Beyond the Ride

Spring Spur sits at the doorstep of Victoria's High Country — mountain villages, wineries, walking trails and wild rivers are all within easy reach. Here's our own guide to the region, built from decades of local knowledge and a few family favourites along the way.

Local Towns — Mount Beauty & Tawonga

Our home base. Mount Beauty and Tawonga sit side by side in the upper Kiewa Valley, ringed by the peaks of the Bogong High Plains.

• Visit Mount Beauty — cafes, shops, walking tracks and the gateway to the Alpine National Park

Other Towns Close By

• Bright — autumn colour, cafes and the base for paragliding above the Ovens Valley
• Myrtleford — rail trail cycling and regional produce
• Beechworth — historic gold-era streetscapes, galleries and dining
• Yackandandah — heritage village charm and boutique makers
• Victoria's High Country — the wider region at a glance

Walks

From gentle strolls to alpine hikes, the High Country has walking for every pace.

• Bush strolls and shorter walks (Visit Mount Beauty)
• Alpine National Park walks, Mount Beauty and the Bogong High Plains
• A property walking map is available at reception if you'd like to explore Spring Spur farm on foot

Art Trail

• Steve Baird Studio — Spring Spur co-founder Steve Baird is a practising artist inspired by the High Country landscape and farm life. Studio visits can be arranged through reception, or see his work at stevebairdart.com
• Beechworth & Yackandandah — galleries, studios and heritage architecture make both towns worth a wander
• Local, regional and Indigenous art (Visit Victoria)

Food, Wine, Craft Beer

The Alpine Valleys wine region is right on our doorstep, alongside a growing scene of regional brewers, distillers and some of the best regional restaurants around. Spring Spur's own wines are available at the Riders Lounge bar.

Our Local Favs

• Crank Handle Brewery
• Quaff Wine Bar
• Farm to Fork Butchery
• The Veg Shed
• Honeybird Coffee

Adventure

• White-water rafting on the Mitta Mitta River
• Paragliding from Mystic Mountain or mount Emu
• High ropes and aerial courses - Bright Adventure Company
• 4WD touring along the Bogong High Plains Road and surrounding fire trails — check current road and weather conditions with Parks Victoria before heading out

Cycle

• Big Hill Mountain Bike Park (Trailforks)
• Mt Beauty MTB Park (Ride High Country)
• Mountain biking and cycling (Visit Mount Beauty) — including the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail through Myrtleford and Bright

Seasons at Spring Spur

Spring, Summer & AutumnPeak riding season — wildflower-strewn high plains in spring, long warm days for trail rides and packhorse treks through summer, and golden autumn colour through the valley towns. Ideal conditions for hiking, cycling and wine touring across the region.

WinterSnow settles across the high plains and Mount Beauty becomes the valley base for Falls Creek, a short drive up the mountain. Cosy fires, hearty meals and quieter trails make it a beautiful time to visit Spring Spur between snow days.

Places to Eat Nearby

• Grass Valley
• Dederang Hotel
• Treats

For current recommendations and bookings, our family is always happy to point you in the right direction — just ask at reception.

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