FALLS CREEK
Falls Creek Alpine Resort marks the start of your epic 7 day MTB journey. It has long been recognised as one of Australias premier winter playgrounds, more recently being rediscovered by tourists as a year round, eco friendly destination offering a superb range of spring, summer and autumn activities and events. They can now add TERRA AUSTRALIS to the full calender of events and festivals.
The resort is the gateway to the stunning Bogong High Plains, which forms part of the Alpine National Park. In summer the temperature is on average 10 degrees below that of the valley below making it a great place to escape the summer heat. Nestled along side the resort is Rocky Valley Lake. Initially built for the Hydro Electric scheme in the 1950’s it is the highest significant body of water in Australia. Rising above the resort at 1842 mts Mt. Mckay provides stunning 360 degree views of the Bogong High Plains and beyond.
There is a wide selection of accommodation, from lodge style beds to full service hotels and resorts. Check out the accommodation page for details on how to book accommodation for your Falls Creek leg of TERRA AUSTRALIS.
The options for 'Getting to Falls Creek' are huge, from self drive, to flying, trains, coaches, limosines and helicopters. Buses can meet trains, and hire cars meet planes. Travel time by car from Melbourne is 4-5 hours, from Sydney about 8-9 hours. The road to Falls Creek from Mount Beauty gently winds uphill for 32 kms, so take your time and please drive carefully.
The following is a list of suggested activities to keep your support crew, family and friends busy while you are out on the trail.
- Take a self-guided walk on the Bogong High Plains and discover historic cattlemen’s huts.
- Fly –fish in the many creeks and lakes of Falls Creek and the Kiewa Valley.
- Tackle the Rock Climbing Wall, High Ropes Course and Giant Swing at nearby Howmans Gap.
- Take a scenic Chairlift ride.
- Canoe or kayak on Rocky Valley Lake
- Explore the High Country on horseback
- Watch the sunset from Mt. Mckay with a glass of bubbly in your hand
- Join the Mile High Tennis club in the village bowl
- Try a pilates class
- Catch a movie at Australias highest open air cinema
- Get pampered at endota day spa
- Summersault like an acrobat on the Bungy Trampoline
For more information visit www.fallscreek.com.au
