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A Leg 1 : to and Buckland Rivers and is a relaxing of this town from the discovery of Things you need to know stop on the Murray to the Mountains gold in 1852. It is the starting point Australians drive on the left . However, it does take only a small amount of time to adjust - 41km, 40 minutes Rail Trail. It is home to Boynton’s for walking tracks that lead to Mt just remember, passenger on the kerb side! and Ringer Reef Wineries boasting Feathertop (1922m) and Mt Hotham Located at the junction of the Observe the law and drive safely. magnifi cent views of Mt Buff alo (1862m). From Harrietville, the road Ovens and King rivers, Wangaratta is which was proclaimed a national park winds its way up to Mt Hotham, the Driver’s licence a relaxed commercial city that hosts in 1898. Mt Buff alo is renowned for highest point on the Great Alpine You must be licensed and carry your licence the popular Wangaratta Jazz Festival with you when you are driving in , its magnifi cent granite tors, waterfalls, Road. Mt Hotham is a mecca for each year. Oxley and Milawa are or you will incur an on-the-spot fi ne. If your rock climbing and hang-gliding. skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts the centre of the Milawa Gourmet licence is not in English, you must carry an Explore the network of walking during winter. Th e summer months English translation. Region and home to Brown Brothers trails in the warmer months. Before off er a multitude of walking and Vineyards, as well as the Milawa heading to Bright take a detour to cycling tracks with spectacular Seat belts Cheese Company and Milawa All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. the beautiful Buckland Valley where mountain views. Just down the road Mustards. Follow the King River Baby capsules or child restraints must be used you will fi nd the Alpaca Farm and you’ll fi nd Dinner Plain. Th is alpine for all children. from Wangaratta into the heart of the Buckland Studios and Café. For village epitomises the beauty and King Valley, which is famous for its something more adventurous the tradition of Australia’s Alpine High Speed limits Italian wine grape varieties. Take You must not drive at a speed over the posted airfi eld has paragliding, Country. Featuring a unique alpine the snow road to meet up with the limit (check signs along the roads). In most microlighting and helicopter tours. environment and architectural style Great Alpine Road and visit the many towns the limit is 50 km per hour and on Bright welcomes visitors all year which owes its roots to the stone, freeways it will vary between 60-110km. local producers and wineries of the round in a magnifi cent sub-Alpine timber and iron of early cattlemen Ovens Valley including and setting. Good shopping and a range huts, Dinner Plain off ers everything Alcohol & driving Michelini Wineries. Today the town For fully licensed car drivers the legal of cafes and restaurants showcase the from restaurants to horseriding, skiing has a thriving retail precinct catering limit is 0.05 g/100ml. Australian Police are region’s produce. Its famous avenues and bushwalking. Th e Onsen Retreat authorised to stop any vehicle and breath test to its population of 3,600. Other local of deciduous trees are at their best and Spa will soothe tired muscles aft er the driver at any time. industries include timber, walnuts, during Spring and Autumn. a day’s activity. beef and grapes. Mobile phones C D B Leg 3 : Bright to Dinner Leg 4 : Dinner Plain to It is illegal to drive or ride a vehicle while Leg 2 : Myrtleford to Bright ©2010 Google using a hand-held mobile phone. It is also 30km, 30 minutminuteses Plain illegal to perform these activities when your 63km, 1 hour 30 minutes 168km, 2 hours fi shing and high country horse riding. Lakes. In the mid 1800s vehicle is stopped but not parked, such as Th e drive upup ththe Ovens Just out of Bright, get yourself lost From Dinner Plain, head down the Further along the Great Alpine Road Bairnsdale was when you are waiting at traffi c lights. Th e ValleyValley to PorepunkahPore penalty is a signifign cant fi ne. in the hedge maze at . hill to . Th e history of this you’ll fi nd Swift s Creek. Th e Great a popular and BrightBright pprovides Continue to Freeburgh and Smoko, frontier town since the mid 1800s has Alpine Gallery is a must do. Th e port for the anan abuabundancendan of DriverDDrDririver fafatiguetigtit u former gold townships that are today been forged by gold seekers, mountain nearby towns of Cassilis and Ensay are transport Itti i ssr rrecommenendded that for every two hours locallocal produce.produc centres of farming on the valley fl oor. cattlemen and farming families. Th e worth the diversion for a taste of high of goods to ofo drivirivriiviving youu stop and rest for 15 minutes - PorepunkahPorepunk is a ddistancanceancn s betwtweeen towns and cities may be far Harrietville nestles in the foothills of Oriental Claims and Falls country wine and honey mead. Th e the Omeo pretty settlements greaeatertete than you are accustomed. Mt Hotham. Its riverside park pays Historic Areas are well worth a visit. Great Alpine Road ends at Bairnsdale, goldfi elds. on tthehe junction homage to the pioneers of the district Anglers Rest is home to the famed a major retail and commercial centre of the Ovens CoCououountry driving and outlines the colourful history Blue Duck Inn and is a great spot for servicing central Gippsland and the ConCoonnstantly be on the alert for dangerous situitui uatioa ns and drive at a speed that suits the condconondndditions. Watch for: • PoPoththolt es and rough surfaces IMPORTANTIM CONTACT NUMBERS Distance /km Adelaide Brisbane Cairns Canberra Darwin Hobart Perth • Sooft or broken road edges Adelaide - 2127 2845 1212 3225 1007 755 2713 1422 • Siinglen lane bridgd es Ambulance/Fire/Police: 000 Alice Springs 1693 3064 2435 2905 1532 2700 2448 3772 2960 • Rooad surfaces changing without notice Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 ••L LiL vvestock or wildlife crossing the road Lifeline: 13 11 14 Brisbane 2127 - 1826 1331 3582 1927 1675 4427 1027 (parpararrticularly near sunrise or near sunset). Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 Cairns 2845 1826 - 3157 2953 3753 3501 4727 2853 •VeVere y large trucks (road trains). Diver Emergency Network: 1800 088 200 Canberra 1212 1331 3157 - 4233 903 651 3925 304 Asthma Australia: 1800 645 130 Darwin 3225 3582 2953 4233 - 4232 3580 4283 4095 Diabetes Australia: 1300 136 588 Hobart 1007 1927 3753 903 4232 - 252 3720 1145 Don’tD forget: Melbourne 755 1675 3501 651 3580 252 - 3468 893 Hat,Hat sunscreen, walking shoes, insect repellent, windproof/waterproof Perth 2713 4427 4727 3925 4283 3720 3468 - 4135 jacket,jack water bottle and most important a sense of adventure. Sydney 1422 1027 2853 304 4095 1145 893 4135 -