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Falls CreekWhether you're into skiing and snowboarding or adventures in the wilderness, stunning Falls Creek has it all.

Cut up the slopes during the snow season and return in the warmer months for hiking and mountain biking, road cycling, camping and fishing. During winter the resort offers true ski-in/ski-out accommodation, skiing and snowboarding for all abilities and a huge range of daytime and night-time activities. Falls Creek's terrain parks feature excellent rails and jumps, plus 65 kilometres of free cross-country trails. Competitive types will want to take on the challenge of the International Kangaroo Hoppet XC Ski Race at Falls Creek in August. Visit in spring and summer to discover the best of High Country village life. See dazzling wildflowers and collect farm-fresh produce and boutique wines to take home. Walk further to view spectacular scenery along the 230-kilometre Bogong Alpine Way, which loops through Bright, Mount Beauty, Falls Creek and over Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham. Embark on road cycling challenges around Falls Creek, or tackle the huge range of mountain bike trails. Take a self-guided walk in the fresh air of the Bogong High Plains and discover historic cattlemen's huts. The Rocky Valley Dam and other Kiewa Valley creeks and lakes offer great fly-fishing and canoeing opportunities. In the winter months, Falls Creek has over 5,000 beds to suit every budget, from cosy lodge-style accommodation to five-star luxury penthouse suites and eco-friendly resorts. Falls Creek is almost 400 kilometres from Melbourne along the Hume Highway and the Great Alpine Road. You can fly to Falls Creek from Melbourne or arrive by coach. The drive is around four-and-a-half hours.

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