Dinner Plain Accommodation

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Dinner Plain Accommodation

Dinner Plain, a one-of-a-kind Alpine village nestled in the Victorian Alps, is the ideal country retreat, surrounded by pure environment and limitless adventure activities.

Dinner Plain is a really unique village with rustic Australian charm, located about 15 minutes from Mt Hotham. It's a great mountain getaway any time of year, but especially in the winter when the Alps come alive with skiers, snowboarders, couples, and families all enjoying the snow-covered Dinner Plain.

The quaint community is ideal for unwinding and relaxing. Dinner Plain offers gorgeous village and bush treks, as well as excellent wine and restaurants.

Choose your adventure by biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing along trails that leave from the heart of the quaint village, exploring historic cattlemen's huts from the gold rush era, or taking a shuttle bus to Mount Hotham's famed downhill ski runs, which can be reached in just 10 minutes.

During the winter, there is a great beginner ski hill with tobogganing and a snow-play area where you can build the ultimate snowman. Skiing under the stars is possible on Wednesday and Saturday nights at the ski hill.

Dinner Plain has no resort entrance fee all year. So come see for yourself all that this beautiful mountain village has to offer.

DINNER PLAIN ACTIVITIES IN THE WINTER SNOW PLAY

The ideal snow-playground is right outside your door throughout the winter months! Nothing beats the typical family joy of making a snowman or having an impromptu snowball war, and Dinner Plain has plenty of opportunities. The toboggan slopes are located down the end of Scrubbers End and are free to use; however, you must hire or carry your own toboggan.

SKIING CROSS COUNTRY
Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham both contain 35 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails that are free to use and do not require a lift ticket. From Dinner Plain to Mount Hotham, there is a beautiful 10-kilometer trail. Hoys Ski Shop, directly across the street from our office, rents out a wide range of cross-country skis and will assist you in selecting the appropriate equipment. Our office can provide you with a complimentary map.

SNOWBOARDING AND DOWNHILL SKIING
Hotham is the only resort in the Southern Hemisphere where the Village is perched on top of the mountain, ensuring endless awe-inspiring vistas. It is known as Australia's "Powder Capital." Hotham offers thirteen chair lifts and three terrain parks, so no matter what kind of snow experience you're searching for, you'll find it here. The Mt Hotham Website sells tickets and lessons for everyone from beginners to experts.

SNOWSHOE SHUFFLE is an excellent way to go about Dinner Plain and its environs. In Dinner Plain, you may rent snowshoes from Hoys Ski Hire.

DOG SLED TOURS
Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours and their team of Siberian Huskies may take you on an exciting trip through the lovely village of Dinner Plain through the snow. Prepare for an unforgettable view and a tail-wagging good time! We'll take you around Australia's unique Alpine landscape and glide through the Snow Gums of Dinner Plain Village in Victoria. Meet the huskies after your sleddog tour, spend some time with them, and snap lots of photos.

To meet the dogs and arrange a booking, call 0488 040 308, email info@howling huskys.com.au, or go to their website here.

Dinner Plain Accommodation

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ACCESS TO DINNER PLAIN

It's an adventure in and of itself to get to Dinner Plain. The Great Alpine Road, which runs 303 kilometres from Wangaratta to Bairnsdale in High Country Victoria and reaches 1,840 metres at Mount Hotham, is Australia's highest road. It's one of Australia's most beautiful highways, with views that can't be found anywhere else. The road will take you through rolling river valleys, virgin bush, small towns, and gourmet food districts, culminating in dizzying views of Mount Buffalo and Mount Feathertop as you spiral your way up Hotham. Dinner Plain, unlike the other main ski resorts, does not charge a resort access fee.

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Antifreeze & Snow Chains For Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain

With the snow comes colder temperatures, so you'll need to be extra cautious. If your vehicle runs on diesel, we recommend putting antifreeze and alpine diesel in the tank to keep it running smoothly. You must also drive cautiously because the road may become snowy or ice.

Snow chains must be carried at all times during the snow season and fixed at designated chain fitting bays for your safety. It is mandatory to have chains in your automobile before mounting the mountain from Omeo or Harrietville. Hoys in Harrietville (free installation and removal mobile service on the Harrietville side) and Hoys new Omeo ski shop, Rays Ski Hire in Myrtleford and Billys Ski Hire and Service Station in Omeo, as well as other ski and snowboard outlets, rent chains near the base of the mountain. Here are a few things to keep in mind with chains.

Please note that not all vehicles can accommodate chains, so please check with a supplier before leaving home to ensure that your vehicle can.

Before you head up to the snow, practise fitting the chains on your car to ensure you're comfortable doing it.
Make sure the chains are on the driving wheels. If it's front wheel drive, the front wheels, and if it's rear wheel drive, the back wheels.
To put on and remove chains, use the chain fitting bays.
You may face a fine if you do not carry chains or do not put them on as directed.
Chains are tough to instal on snow-covered vehicles. If you didn't need them on the way up, you might want to put them in your vehicle park when you get there to save time if you need them on the way back. If not, simply take them off before leaving.

When your car is equipped with chains, do not exceed 40 kilometres per hour.

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ALPINE DIESEL AND PETROL STATIONS

Because there are no petrol outlets in Mount Hotham or Dinner Plain, you must fill up your car before beginning your journey up the mountain. Bright and Omeo are the last gas stations before you reach the top. If you drive a diesel vehicle, it is critical that you use alpine grade diesel. There are additives in it that prevent the diesel from freezing. Although most petrol stations in the alpine area should have alpine diesel, it's always a good idea to double-check before filling up your tank.

RESORT REGISTRATION
Outside the Mount Hotham Resort boundary is Dinner Plain. Unless they wish to visit Mount Hotham and park their car within the resort boundaries, visitors to Dinner Plain do not need to purchase resort entry. Visitors to Hotham will be able to pre-purchase resort admittance via the internet or their smartphones. Without internet or smartphone connection, visitors to Hotham Alpine Resort can purchase ticket-less resort entry over the phone, from off-mountain suppliers such as Hoys in Harrietville and Billies in Omeo, or at the Resort Management Board Office in Hotham.

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SUPERMARKETS
During the winter, the Brandy Creek grocery on Big Muster Drive is open. Throughout the year, the Stables cafe has a small assortment. In the winter, a supermarket opens in the White Crystal building, as well as in the summer and winter at the Mount Hotham General Store, phone 5759 3523.

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS -CHALLENGE FOR SLED DOGS

Sled Dog teams from all around Australia compete for victory on the magnificent tree-lined paths of Dinner Plain in Australia's original and most famous Sled Dog race. Over 60 Mushers and over 300 dogs descend on the village for several days of enjoyable competition in a variety of classifications. You can even bring your favourite buddy to Dinner Plain because several of our accommodations are dog-friendly. However, the event organisers request that non-participating dogs be kept well away from competing dogs during the challenge weekend.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS TO DINNER PLAINS

Dinner Plain is connected to Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney by bus, as well as Wangaratta and Albury train stations and the Albury and Melbourne airports.

The Snowball Express is a weekend service run by Alpine Spirit Coaches.

1300 656 546 www.snowballexpress.com.au

Alpine Spirit Coaches also provides expert Coach Charter and Private Transfer services for schools, organisations, and people from any place, including, but not limited to, Albury, Hotham, and Melbourne Airports.

03 5752 1333 office@alpinespirit.com.au

Alps Bus Link - The Dyson group's Alps Bus Link runs three times a week between Omeo and Bright on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the summer and winter months. It is a cost-effective mode of transportation. The route also connects to the Wangaratta and Bairnsdale V-Line train services.