Harrietville is a former gold-mining town, located 25 kilometres south of Bright on the Great Alpine Road and at the base of Mount Feathertop in the scenic Victorian Alps.

The town is particularly attractive in autumn when the blazing colours of its large variety of deciduous trees creates a spectacular display. The Ovens River meanders through Harrietville, lined with attractive parks including Pioneer Park which features a museum and displays of the region's history. A small commercial centre includes a general store, two hotels, and a selection of accommodation.

10 kilometres north of Harrietville on the Great Alpine Road is the small community of Smoko. This town is appropriately named after the several large tobacco farms which follow the road and Ovens River on its journey through a picturesque valley surrounded by berry farms, nut plantations, forests and mountains.

Harrietville is just a short drive from the major Alpine ski resort of Mount Hotham which offers year round activities for visitors.

	Dinner Plain Alpine Village Situated 11 kilometres past Mt Hotham, this picturesque Alpine village has an extensive collection of cross country trails and in the warmer months offers good fishing, bushwalking and bike riding trails
	Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Located 31 kilometres from Harrietville, the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort offers outstanding ski and snowboarding terrain, first class resort facilities, and it receives higher natural snowfalls than any other Victorian ski resort

Alpine National Park Victoria's largest National Park, including alpine areas and snowfields

Harrietville Mountain Village Visitor information including attractions, events and activities

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