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Serving the Alpine Region |
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 Porepunkah
is the original gateway to Bright, Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo.
During the late 1800's people poured through Porepunkah to make
the Alpine Region their home, drawn by the rich mountain valleys
and the discovery of gold. |
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 The
views are still breathtaking, and you can still pan for gold
in the Buckland Valley, but the amenities that are available
today are a far cry from those early pioneering days. You have
a choice of motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks,
farm stays and self-contained Apartments, all the while discovering
the many pleasures of this quiet "gateway".
If
you wish to follow the steps of those first pioneers there are
still plenty of remote areas to set up your tents, and Porepunkah
provides the perfect "base camp". It can supply all your provisions,
food and fuel. If the idea of roughing it and providing your
own food appeals to you then the cold waters of the Buckland
and Ovens Rivers will provide fine trout fishing as you paddle
your hired canoes to remote locations.
The
Ovens River, classed as the best trout fishing river in Victoria,
passes through the town, providing opportunities for all sorts
of water sports, both leisurely and active.
Or
you can hire a push bike and explore the local region via the
newly built Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail, which stretches
from the mountains to the Murray. Along the way you can stop
and sample the fine wines of the area, or feast on the succulent
berries, walnuts or chestnuts that are also grown locally. So
many of these attractions are directly accessible by bike, limited
only by your imagination.
For
those who prefer to drive, the mountains beckon - And snow
isn't the only thing to beckon; the beauty of of spring and
summer has to be seen to be believed. With all the equipment
that is available for hire at the base of the mountains day
touring is a breeze.
If
you wish to see those peaks from a bird's eye view tandem
ultra-light flights, planes and tandem hang gliding are available
from the Porepunkah airfield.
Porepunkah
itself excels at entertainment. As dad has a round of golf,
mum and the kids can while away those days on the banks fo
the Ovens River. The Porepunkah pool, picnic and palyground
area, just above the main bridge, is a good safe haven.
The
word Porepunkah is Hindu for "gentle breeze", and Porepunkah
really does have all the facilities to blow away the built
up effects of the "Big Smoke". The local masseurs will help
you iron out any stubborn kinks.
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a fast growing town, but still has a really laid back atmosphere.
Come and see us. |
LINKS TO POREPUNKAH DIRECTORIES
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