outtahere
"Aussies were proud of a country they'd probably never
seen before – they got a heritage kick out of it."
It's this unique connection to the film and the vast
sprawling Victorian High Country that Charlie offers on
his tours. He provides many exhilarating excuses to explore
both the stunning alpine landscapes of the Victorian High
Country and the legend that the film helped to create.
"We have smart bush horses that know this country as
well as we do," says Charlie. "We're experts in matching
horse and rider and we always ensure our visitors feel safe
and supported throughout their horseriding adventure."
Fast Fact
The Man From
Snowy River is inscribed
in full on the Australian
$10 note, alongside
the famous bush
poet who wrote it,
Banjo Paterson.
Round-up
STAY
The Farm, Merrijig
03 5777 5510, www.lovicks.com.au/accomm/farm
Blue Gum Ridge Cottages
434 Buttercup Road, Merrijig
03 5777 5015, www.bluegumridge.com.au
EAT & DRINK
Merrijig Hunt Club Hotel
Cnr Mount Buller Road and Omega Street
03 5777 5508
The Mill Inn
Mount Buller Tourists Road, Merrijig
03 5777 5868, www.millinn-merrijig.com
EXPLORE
Lovicks High Country Adventure Tours has a range
of rides and tours to choose from.
03 5777 5510, www.lovicks.com.au
Take the annual five-day Man From Snowy River Ride
from January 28, 2013, and actor Tom Burlinson will guide
you through spectacular Snowy River country, visiting the
film's key locations, including the Craigs' hut located in Clear
Hills east of Mount Stirling.
The three-day Howqua River Ride in March visits some of
the Snowy Mountains' other spectacular locations.
An action-packed Easter Ride follows the Heritage Bridle
Track seven miles along the Howqua River to Seeforth Station
with a return via Mount Timbertop.
In May there is a themed Bonnie Doon Fancy Dress Ride
to celebrate the end of the horseriding season.
MORE INFO
www.mansfieldtourism.com.au
www.mansfieldonline.com.au
www.merrijigmotorinnresort.com.au
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This image : Actor
Tom Burlinson (front)
back in the saddle.
