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Things to Do While Staying at Shady Brook
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"If you want our help in preplanning or scheduling any
of these activities please ask!" |
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Art,
Craft and general sight seeing,
Within Harrietville there are two arts and craft galleries,
and 22kms down the Road is Bright with shops, galleries and
more to entertain you all day. Historical Omeo and Beechworth
are all within an hour’s drive of Shady Brook.
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Sunset
over the ranges |
A
view of Feather Top Spur |
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Snow,
Sight Seeing or Skiing, all clothes, equipment & ski
tickets can be hired in Harrietville. Buses depart from Harrietville
through the day and return in late afternoon to and from Mount
Hotham only 40 mins from Shady Brook whilst the ski season
is open. If you need more info or want us to organise this
for you please ask.
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Bike
rides and Canoeing, There are many pleasant and easy grade
bike rides around Harrietville with an easy 22km ride into
Bright. Bikes and canoes can be hired in Harrietville and
again if you want more information please ask us. By the way
for the mountain bikes enthusiasts there a number of challenging
rides out of Harrietville.
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View
of entrance bridge at Shady Brook |
One
of the many private mountain tracks |
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whole area between 1860 and into the early 1900s had significant
mining activities. Harrietville started as most areas with alluvial
gold, later deep mines were developed and also dredging of the
valley floors was carried out leaving two deep lakes in Harrietville.
Many of the remains of this activity are still available to
sightseers on short but not difficult walks in and around Harrietville.
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Mountain
Hikes or Cool River Walks,
maps and basic equipment can be obtained in Harrietville and
talk to us about your plans, we may be able to assist you
in better planning your day. Allow us to prepare you a picnic
lunch advance notice is required and charges apply. Guided
tours can be arranged please ask if you want more info.
In
the warmer weather take hikes up in the Alps and see the wild
flowers and experience the breathtaking scenery. It’s a photographers'
paradise. |
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View
of Ovens River |
Taking
a walk on the High Plains |
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Fishing,
there are many places you can go within the area that offer
good sport as well great scenic attractions whilst you hunt
down the big one. Fishing Licences are required. There are
as well in Harrietville man made lakes left over from dredging
for gold that are stocked with a variety of fish. Fishing
tours can be arranged ask us for more info |
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Wheel Drive Tours,
there are a number of tour operators working from Harrietville
do half and full day as well as overnight tours these can be
arranged for whilst staying at Shady brook. |
Winery
Tours and Food Tours, Some of the Australian best wine makers
are within an hour’s drive of Harrietville and most offer meals
or close by a variety of eating out establishments. |
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