MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE FESTIVAL
CELEBRATE MOUNTAIN CULTURE
Summer is the perfect time to experience adventure in the mountains, and Dinner Plain is the perfect base for your escape. Visit Dinner Plain on the weekend before Australia Day to experience a huge range of mountain adventure activities and tours.
Relax and take in the best in adventure film with an outdoor cinema in the roundabout. Featuring Torah Bright's epic documentary, you don't want to miss it! Sat 8:30pm
The stars of Dinner Plain, our famous sled dogs will be in attendance with a free meet and cuddle session on Sunday!
Saturday January 22
THE BUCKET LIST - GUIDED FEATHERTOP HIKE
Tick off that huge goal of climbing Mt Feathertop in a guided walk of the Razorback Trail. Hosted by Bright Adventure Company, Including shuttles to and from the trailhead, set off on the trail with qualified guides along the way. With different return distances of 8km, 15km and 25km (summit and back), this experience is for most ages and abilities.
MOUNTAIN CINEMA - ROUNDABOUT 8:30PM (FREE)
Enjoy two free films in the roundabout from 8:30pm. Out of Bounds follows Australian snowboarding legend Torah Bright from the foothills of the Australian Alps, deep into Alaska's glaciated Chugach mountain range. In "The Long Pathway", Bright local Lucy Clark sets on her goal to set the speed record for running the Te Araroa in New Zealand.
MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC
The Fastline Bikademy are on hand January 22 with a series of clinics led by ex pro racer & former DH National Team Coach, Indi Boer. Juniors session starts at 9:30am and adults session from 1:30pm. At just $60pp for the 3 hour clinic, this is excellent value to learn from the best.
$60 | Book Juniors >
$60 | Book Adults >
BEGINNERS ABSEILING CLASSES
Adventure Guides Australia are running abseiling classes across two days with morning and afternoon sessions. Classes are held at Dinner Plain Crags with experienced local guides in a beginner-specific course.
Sunday January 23
WHERE THERE'S A GRILL THERE'S A WAY
A bespoke easy walking experience for the whole familly, to a gourmet BBQ lunch featuring local produce in a truly superb location. Starting in Dinner Plain this 5km guided hike will take you to a an original Alpine hut and a breathtaking lookout. At the end of the walking loop you will enjoy a gourmet lunch, including home-made treats and fancy BBQ.
$89 Adult | $49 Child | $250 Family (2A, 2C) | Book Now >
Get up close and personal with the stars of Dinner Plain, The dogs of Howling Huskies Sled Dog Tours. Suitable for the whole family, this is an experience you won't forget. Check local signage for times.
HIKE & FEAST
Experience the famed Hotham Huts walk and add a touch of luxury to the day. Encompassing an all inclusive guided walk, completed with a succulent dinner in a remote, eco-friendly, setting with drinks, songs, and stories by the campfire. This 18km 5-6 hour walk includes Silver Brumby hut, Spargo’s hut, Derrick’s hut and Mount Loch.
$245 Adult | $195 Child (not suitable for under 12) | Book Now >
BEGINNERS ABSEILING CLASSES
Adventure Guides Australia are running abseiling classes across two days with morning and afternoon sessions. Classes are held at Dinner Plain Crags with experienced local guides in a beginner-specific course.