Easter at Dinner Plain - Busiest weekend of the Summer!

The Easter Bunny really delivers at Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham on Easter Weekend. Enjoy the thrill and skill of the Omeo Rodeo on Easter Saturday. Join us for the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Dinner Plain and 18th Annual Geebung Polo Match at Cobungra on Easter Sunday. Ride the scenic chairlift, challenge yourself on a bike ride, enjoy the scenery on one of our many walking trails or relax and enjoy the views.

For all your accommodation needs contact any of the Dinner Plain Accommodation services. Just make sure you book ahead.

Special events not to be missed on Easter Sunday :
9am - Cadbury Dinner Plain Easter Egg Hunt for children under 15 behind Brandy Creek Supermarket
10am onwards - Geebung Polo Match at Cobungra

Geebung vs Cuff ‘n’ Collar Polo Match
Come and cheer on your team as the country based Geebung Team take on the city slickers of the Cuff ‘n’ Collar Team. Easter Sunday, 23 March 2008 Cobungra Station, Cobungra on the Great Alpine Road between Dinner Plain and Omeo in North East Victoria.

Prices
Adults: $20
Children: $15
Under 5: Free

Schedule
10am Gates Open
11am Easter Games Commence
12pm Polo Match
Easter Games will continue throughout the day including:
• A giant easter egg drop from a helicopter
• Live band
• Fashions on the field
• Giant tug-of-war with 100m rope
• Foot races
• Frozen chook throwing competition
• Egg ‘n’ spoon races
• Face painting and scenic helicopter rides

The polo match is an entertaining re-enactment of AB Patterson’s famous poem ‘The Geebung Polo Club’, whereby the high country cattlemen play against the city slickers.

Food and beverages will be available throughout the day including:
• Spit roasts
• Gourmet sausages
• Baked potatoes
• Kebabs, hot dogs
• Beer, wine, soft drinks
• Lavazza coffee stand

Free Bus - Schedule
Dinner Plain to Cobungra Station Sunday23rd March
• Approx. 20 minutes one way trip
• Departs DP Central in Dinner Plain to Cobungra Station: 9.30am, 10.30am, and 11:30am
• Departs Cobungra Station to Dinner Plain: 3.30pm, 4:30pm and 5.30pm
Limited Seats - Bookings Essential - Call the DP Visitor Informations Centre on 1300 734 365

Easter in and around Dinner Plain
Good Friday - 21st March
10am - 7pm Onsen Retreat and Spa at DP Central, Dinner Plain

Easter Saturday - 22nd March
10am - 4pm Omeo Rodeo $20 adults, $10 pensioners/children. For more information call (03) 5159 1478
10am - 7pm Onsen Retreat and Spa at DP Central, Dinner Plain
11am - 4pm Mountain Biking / Scenic Chairlift Rides at Hotham

Easter Sunday - 23rd March
9am - 10am Cadbury / Dinner Plain Easter Egg Hunt behind Brandy Creek Cafe & Licensed Supermarket. Children under 15 only
9am - 10am Sausage Sizzle at DP Hut. Fundraising BBQ for local CFA Fire Brigade
10am Geebung vs Cuff ‘n’ Collar Polo Match at Cobungra Station
10am - 7pm Onsen Retreat and Spa at DP Central, Dinner Plain
11am - 4pm Mountain Biking / Scenic Chairlift Rides

Easter Monday - 24th March
10am - 7pm Onsen Retreat and Spa at DP Central, Dinner Plain
11am - 4pm Mountain Biking / Scenic Chairlift Rides

Information above is base upon 2007 schedule. This page will be updated as current information becomes available

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