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June 7th - 9th 2008 (Queens
Birthday Weekend) - Ski Season Opening
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| Join in the fun for a huge weekend
of festivities to welcome the Ski Season and maybe
even spend some time on the slopes if the snow gods
are willing!
Get in early for tickets to the “Boots
and Black Tie Ball” on Sunday night! |
| Address |
Dinner Plain Village |
| More Info |
DP
Opening Weekend Page |
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July 18th-23rd 2008 - Mountain
Fresh Festival
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| Celebration of local food, wine, beer
and style across various venues at Dinner Plain
and Hotham. From winemakers dinner and cooking masterclasses
to lazy sparkling brunches, tapas and regional beer
and wine tastings, there is something for everyone. |
| Address |
Dinner Plain & Hotham Villages |
| More Info |
Mountain
Fresh Festival Page |
| Website |
www.mountainfresh.com.au |
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August 2008 - Pub to Pub Cross
Country Ski Race
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| You don't need to be an expert, just
have an expert sense of fun. Being moderately fit
and having a basic idea of cross country ski technique
probably helps. Starts at 'The General' at Mt Hotham
and finishes at the Dinner Plain Hotel. |
| Address |
Mount Hotham to Dinner Plain |
| Phone |
(03) 9398 0316 AH |
| Website |
www.dbstrategies.com.au/pubtopub/ |
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August 9th-10th 2008 - Advance
Sled Dog Challenge
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Dinner Plain Village is proud to be
home to the only Sled Dog race in Australia held
in the snow. With most alpine resorts being on Crown
Land in the midst of National Park, Dinner Plain's
freehold ownership provides a unique location for
this annual event. Sponsored by Advance Pet Foods,
approximately 95 teams from all over Australia,
incorporating over 300 dogs of all sizes and descriptions,
such as Malamutes and Samoyeds, are expected to
compete on a specially designed eight to ten kilometer
track around the village.
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| Address |
Dinner Plain Village, 3898 |
| Phone |
0412 327 997 |
| Website |
www.sleddogchallenge.com |
| More Info |
Sled
Dog Challenge Page |
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September 19th-22nd 2008 -
Alpine 4x4 Challenge
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Dinner Plain, will again host the
Alpine 4x4 Challenge, a winter 4x4 team-based
event where highly modified four wheel drive vehicles
compete over four days in the rugged Victorian
HIgh Country. The event is unique to Australia
and being so close to Melbourne is already popular
with four wheel drive enthusiasts.
Watch Australia’s best four wheel drivers
tackle vertical ascents, crawl down steep inclines
and of course make their way through bottomless
bog holes.
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| Address |
Dinner Plain Village, 3898 |
| Phone |
03 9725 3806 |
| Fax |
03 9723 2022 |
| Email |
info@alpine4x4challenge.com |
| Website |
www.alpine4x4challenge.com |
| More Info |
DP
4x4 Alpine Challenge Page |
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February - March 2009 - “Cool
Summer” Festival
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The inaugural Cool Summer Festival
held at Dinner Plain and Hotham - Feb 29, March
1 & 2. Showcasing the regions best music,
arts, culture, history, food, wine and adventure
in the mountains.
Click
here for more info !
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| Address |
Dinner Plain Village and Mt Hotham
Resort |
| Phone |
1300 734 365 |
| Website |
www.coolsummerfestival.com.au |
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March 2009 - DP Festival Of
Cycling
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Come and experience alpine road
cycling at its very best. Enjoy the thrill of
descent along the Great Alpine Road and the challenge
of returning to Dinner Plain through some of Australia's
most spectacular scenery. Rides to Buckland Gate,
Harrietville Bright or the epic Mt Buffalo return
plus an official event dinner.
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| Address |
Dinner Plain Village, 3898 |
| Phone |
03 5759 4444 |
| Website |
www.hotham.com.au |
| More Info |
DP
Festival Of CyclingPage |
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Easter Saturday 2009 - Omeo
Rodeo
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| Riders from all over the country compete
in this spectacular event. Includes bull riding,
steer roping, barrel races and much more.. |
| Address |
Omeo Showgrounds, Park Street, Omeo,
3898 |
| Phone |
(03) 5159 1420 |
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Easter Sunday 2009 - Geebung
Polo Match
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In the front paddock of Victoria's
largest cattle station and only kilometres from
Dinner Plain, a colouful exhibition of horsemanship
versus poloskills takes place as the High Country
cattlemen of the Geebung Team take on the city slicker
Cuff 'n' Collar team. Just what happens on this
day depends on how the announcer recites the Banjo
Patterson poem after which the event is named. Lots
of support events and happenings to keep the whole
family entertained.
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| Address |
Cobungra Station, Great Alpine Road,
Cobungra, 3898 |
| Phone |
1300 734 365 |
| More Info |
DP
Easter Web Page |
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April 2009 - Great Alpine
Road Rallye
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The Great Alpine Road Rallye is
a Classic Touring rally based in Dinner Plain
. The event is a 3 day bitumen touring rally through
the surrounding region winding up with a massive
party in Dinner Plain. Final dates TBA |
| Address |
Dinner Plain Village, 3898 |
| Email |
drivecountryaustralia@gmail.com |
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For Visitor Information Enquiries contact 1300 734 365