at the property

Feel free to wander through this beautiful garden. We have over 100 silver birches, rare and exotic cold climate plants including camellias, mollis azaleas, rhododendrons, tree peony, hydrangeas, gardenia, weeping maples, kalmia, apple blossom clematis and azaleas. Drifts of hellebores are everywhere.

Wander through the orchard and pick fruit when in season. You will find oranges, mandarins, lemons, pears, plums, figs, nashi pears four varieties of apples and persimmon.

Explore the observatory with the Meade telescope, have a game of chess on the giant chess board or just relax in the spa after a day of exploring this beautiful area.

Falls creek

Falls Creek is Victoria’s largest alpine ski resort located just 30 kms from Lothlorien. For alpine skiers and boarders there are 14 lifts and over 90 runs to choose from, while cross country skiers can enjoy a network of 65 kilometers of groomed trails. The resort includes many restaurants and bars, a supermarket, Day Spa, snow gear rental and retail outlets. Falls Creek hosts Kangaroo Hoppet - an annual international cross country ski marathon. During summer visitors can enjoy bushwalking, fishing, tennis, bicycle riding and horse riding. For more information visit www.fallscreek.com.au

mountain biking

Read more about all the picturesque biking trails in the area here.

Road Cycling

Victoria’s North East is a road-riding paradise! Breathtaking scenery, quiet country roads, alpine ascents, happy-to-help locals and an action-packed events calendar. With such a wide range of riding options, this part of the world is THE ideal holiday destination for avid road cyclists. Enjoy the mountains in summer where the air is so much cooler and soak up the sun’s warmth during blue sky days in winter. Every ride you choose will reward you with buckets-full of crisp clean air, long-reaching vistas, challenge (in just the right proportions) and best of all, the chance to really experience why the locals who ride choose to call this part of the world home. They will share their secrets with enthusiasm, and invite you to experience their treats with open arms, making you an honorary part of their world within days of arriving- up-scaling your cycling experience to one that is truly unforgettable!

Kiewa River Area swimming

Why not have a swim in the Kiewa River? Such beautiful surroundings and the fresh water swimming will leave you feeling refreshed, cooled off and relaxed.

Mermaid Beach and Rockpool

See the walks & trails guide for how to access these beautiful swimming holes amongst majestic surroundings.

Lake Guy

The scenery will take your breath away whilst you are cooling off with a swim in Lake Guy. Peaceful, relaxing and an absolute must to visit. Also provides great photo opportunities.

Mount Beauty River Walk

4km/1 hour return- The track starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive, off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River to Pebble Beach.

Mount Beauty Swimming Pool

Mount Beauty Swimming Pool, located on Pool Road opposite the Post Office, has three solar heated pools, a toddler, intermediate and 33m main pool. There are shady lawns, lots of pool toys and a well stocked kiosk. Early morning lap swimming on weekdays, two lap lanes at other times, weekly swimming lessons for all ages, a Learn To Swim Campaign in January, and twice a week "Seniors' Hour" are some of our special activities to promote health and fitness.

gliding

Experience the gentle thrill of flying without a motor over the beautiful Kiewa Valley! Mount Beauty gliding club is a strong passionate community of glider pilots who welcome visitors to join in the fun with them. Go for a flight and experience the thrill of a winch launch in their new 2 seat glider. It is also possible to have a flight in a motorized self-launching glider. What better way to view the aptly named township of Mount Beauty and the Kiewa Valley from the air.

Hang gliding & paragliding

For the hang gliding or paragliding enthusiasts Mount Beauty has perfect opportunities for you with launch sites available at Mount Emu 1 and 2 and the Tawonga Gap. Soar in the sky and soak in the magnificent views.

scenic helicopter flights

What better way to see Mount Beauty and surrounds than by air in the true comfort and style of a helicopter? With over 20 years’ experience Forestair Helicopters will cater for all your needs. Take a scenic flight or heli-link to the ski resorts or try something different and do a helicopter winery tour or Heli-fishing. For further details www.forestair.com.au

Mount Beauty Recreation Reserve

There is an excellent BMX track and a skateboard park near the pondage BBQ area in Mount Beauty. Situated by the lake, off Lakeside Avenue, it is near toilets, BBQs, seating and parking and next to the Library, BMX track, child care centre and the Mount Beauty sports ground. Great for a day's activity.

River fishing

The Kiewa River rises in forest in the Alpine National Park as the east and west branches and joins on the narrow flood plain at Mount Beauty township. The river then flows through farmland with the valley widening in the lower reaches, providing ample opportunity to access the river and throw a line in. Rivers in these areas have excellent in stream habitat with the predominant species being brown and rainbow trout.