Victorian High Country Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

The closest major airport to the Victorian High Country is Melbourne. From here, it's a 2.5 hour drive to the region.

Albury Airport is much closer to the Victorian High Country than Melbourne Airport but there are only a few flights a day and fares can be high.

Rail and bus services travel to larger nearby towns like Albury. From here, you will need a hire car to explore the Victorian High Country.

You will need to hire a car or join an organised tour to explore the Victorian High Country. 

Summer weather is a great time to see wildflowers.

Autumn brings with it the changing colours of the leaves and crisp mornings and nights.

Winter is the best time to snuggle up in front of a fire and enjoy the cosy nights or hit the slopes in one of the ski areas.

The weather in spring is generally good with warm temperatures and clear skies, making this the ideal time of year for walking or cycling.

Bring clothes you can layer plus a jumper or jacket and wet weather gear. If you are going skiing, you will need to bring clothes that are suitable for this activity. One or two smart casual outfits will be more than enough for dining out.

If you're going out hiking, cycling or skiing, dress for the conditions and pack your backpack for the unexpected.

If you're relaxing at your accommodation or going somewhere to enjoy a meal, dress for comfort rather than fashion.

Smart casual is fine for restaurants in Victoria's High Country.

There is good Wi-Fi coverage in most of the major Victorian High Country towns.

If you visit some of the more remote areas, you may experience periods with no internet access.

Most of the major Victorian High Country towns have good mobile phone coverage.

If you visit some of the more remote areas, you may experience periods with no mobile phone access.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.