High Country makers, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Meet the makers, growers, crafters and creators – who strive to make their mark in their own special part of Victoria's High Country. Meet locals grounded in their pursuit of the best goats' cheese, traditional beers and alpine experiences. Re-connect with a sense of space, a sense of place.

Nathan Cowan

"Our approach has been to look back into the past and gain as much inspiration as possible... to take all the great things that make Beechworth and try and put them into a bottle."

— Nathan Cowan, Billson's Brewery

Woolshed Falls

Lakes & waterways

View the cascades from the observation deck or take a walk through historic gold workings on the banks of Spring Creek, just north of Beechworth.

Nathan Cowan, Billson's Brewery

Meet the makers

Meet Nathan Cowan, who runs historic Billson's Brewery in Beechworth with his wife Felicity, brewing beer and traditional cordials.

Beechworth

Destinations

Experience Beechworth's burgeoning food and wine scene, and take the time to discover the town's rich gold rush history and Ned Kelly connections.

Billson's Brewery

Breweries

Founded in 1865, Billson's is one of Australia's oldest breweries. In the Tasting Room, you can sample their full range of traditional cordials, classic...

Bright Brewery, Bright, High Country, Australia

High Country Brewery Trail

Road trips & itineraries

Hop from rivers to the mountains as you take in the eight independent craft breweries that make up the High Country Brewery Trail.

Nathan's favourite things

High Country

Brewer Nathan Cowan of Billson's Brewery introduces us to his favourite places around Victoria's High Country.

Pedal to Produce

Cycling

Ride through some of Victoria's most spectacular landscapes, then roll into town and reward yourself with a gourmet lunch made from local produce.

Bright Brewery, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Breweries and distilleries

Eat & drink

Enjoy locally made beers, ciders and spirits at craft breweries and distilleries in the High Country. Enthusiasts, follow the High Country Brewery Trail.

Donovan & Melissa Jacka

"When we moved to the country, we wanted to grow the grass, breed the animals, milk the animals, make the cheese, sell the cheese to the people."

— Donovan Jacka, Tolpuddle Goat Cheese

Local produce

Eat & drink

Relish the High Country's homegrown produce at its freshest, or delivered to your plate by a passionate local chef and accompanied by a regional wine.

Dining out in the High Country, Victoria, Australia

Restaurants

Eat & drink

High Country dining is whatever you want it to be, with top food found in friendly pubs, stylish cafes and elegant restaurants.

An evening at Craigs, High Country, Victoria

Walking and hiking

Outdoor & adventure

Ready your pack and set off to the top of Victoria's highest peaks for challenging terrain and breathtaking views over stunning alpine landscapes.

Chrismont, King Valley, High Country, Victoria, Australia

King Valley wine region

Wine regions

Knock on a King Valley cellar door and meet generations of winemaking families offering tastings of their groundbreaking Italian varietals.

Great Victorian Rail Trail, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Family activities

See & do

Head to the ideal holiday destination for families and enjoy adventure activities including mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing and skiing.

Jean Francois Rupp

"What I do at Alpine Nature Experience, I couldn't do in the French Alps or in Europe, but I also couldn't do anywhere else but in Victoria at Mount Hotham. There's just nowhere else like it."

— Jean-Francois Rupp, Alpine Nature Experiences

Alpine Nature Experience

Tour operator

Alpine Nature Experience offers intimate and sustainable nature-based experiences in Victoria's High Country. Hailing from the heart of the French Alps,...