Lonely Planet Asia - June 2016

(Wang) #1

VICTORIA


Take the


High Road


Culinary surprises abound in the rich grounds of High Country in Victoria, where


talented chefs, winemakers and artisanal producers work their magic


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overing in the horizon
over the quiet town,
Mount Buffalo stands
shrouded in the misty fog
of the evening. A quick pivot around
showed glimpses of the alpine
outlines of Mount Feathertop and
Mount Bogong. Bright sits snug
amidst the grandeur of this splendid
alpine scenery.
It was 8pm, and I was famished.
Invigorated by the fresh alpine air, I
have worked up an appetite en route
to Bright, a quiet and unassuming
town in north-eastern Victoria.
Bright is close to the Victorian Alps,
and has several national parks that
offer big adventure experiences for
those who wander into their midst.
Mount Buffalo National Park is one
of them; cycling enthusiasts have
headed into its domain for
spectacular scenic trails.

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