Victoria’s High Country

Pristine nature, alpine heritage, bold food and wine, and crackling open fires. Two to three hours from Melbourne.

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From mountain tops to personality-filled towns

Stretching from Euroa to Corryong and the Alpine Resorts, this scenic region is ideal for high-impact gatherings. With dramatic views and welcoming towns, it offers a real sense of escape and inspiration. Venues are as diverse and unique as the landscape – from ski resorts, mountain chalets, galleries, performance centres, winery spaces and more.

Team Building With Altitude

Maximise team building with hiking, white-water rafting, abseiling, paragliding, snow sports, or cycling, and connect over art trails, historic huts, and gasp worthy views alpine.

Bold Food and Legendary Wine

The food and wine here are bold and brilliant, thanks to local artisans and legendary winemakers. Think hearty meals in cosy eateries, long lunches at cellar doors and fireside tastings.

Victoria’s High Country is where big ideas breathe.

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Venues Throughout Victoria's High Country

From mountain resorts near Mt Buller to winery estates in Milawa and convention venues in Wangaratta, this region supports everything from boardroom meetings to multi-day conferences and incentive retreats. Five venues are shown below and refresh on each visit. Open the full directory to filter by capacity, style, and location.

Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort

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Lancemore Milawa

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Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway

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Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

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How To Get to Victoria High Country

Two To Three Hours From Melbourne

Victoria’s High Country runs north along the Hume Freeway, with Wangaratta around 2.5 hours from Melbourne and Albury Airport servicing the eastern reaches. Mansfield sit closer to the city via the Maroondah Highway, with the Alpine Resorts at Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek a scenic drive further on.

V/line to Wangarrata

~2 hours

Direct services to Wangaratta from Southern Cross Station

from melbourne airport

~2.5 Hours

via the national hwy

From melbourne CBD to Wangaratta

~3 hr

Direct services to Wangaratta from Southern Cross Station

Coach charters and private transfers are available across the region. The BEV team can connect you with trusted transport partners as part of your shortlist, from coach groups from the CBD or airport to private transfers and on-site shuttles.

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Fresh Ideas from a Fast-Growing Events Region

The Geelong and Bellarine famil was a fantastic opportunity to deepen my knowledge of the region and witness firsthand the exciting developments and growth underway—from new constructions to impressive venue renovations. It was incredibly valuable to connect with like-minded event professionals and come away inspired with fresh ideas and possibilities for future events.

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Connect with Regional Victorian Experts

Hosting your event in a region aligned with your sector creates opportunities for richer delegate experiences  – from local keynote speakers and industry experts to technical visits, site inspections and authentic knowledge exchange beyond the conference room. Through our statewide network of destination partners and industry connections, BEV helps facilitate introductions to local expertise, creating programs that are relevant, engaging and uniquely Victorian.

Agribusiness And Wine

Wangaratta produces one of Victoria’s widest range of agricultural produce, from apples and hops to pork, goat meat, green tea, and saffron. The King Valley and Milawa anchor a viticulture and cheese-making hub, where the wine industry has transitioned from pure manufacturing into cellar door and fine dining experiences.

A natural setting for

Agriculture conferences, wine industry events, and food and beverage summits

FAQs

Why choose Victoria’s High Country for business events?

Victoria’s High Country offers alpine scenery, premium food and wine, outdoor adventure experiences and unique seasonal appeal across every time of year.

  • Incentive programs
  • Leadership retreats
  • Team-building events
  • Conferences
  • Multi-day corporate escapes

The region is best known for:

  • Alpine landscapes
  • Ski destinations
  • Cycling and outdoor adventures
  • Gourmet produce and wineries
  • Luxury lodges and retreats

The region provides immersive experiences that encourage connection, wellbeing and memorable networking opportunities away from traditional city venues.

  • Winery tours
  • Snow experiences (seasonal)
  • Cycling trails
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking and wellness activities

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