Falls Creek - Places to See

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Falls Creek - Places to See

The highest lift point is at an elevation of 1780 metres. There are 23 lifts operating from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily with an uphill capacity of 20 850 per hour. 17% of the slopes are for beginners, 54% are intermediate and 29% are for advanced skiers. The vertical drop is 267 metres and there are 145 hectares of groomed skiing area. Some of the country's best cross-country skiing is available here. Some trails lead around Rocky Valley Reservoir and on to some of the old stockmens' huts which dot the landscape. They are remnants of the days when cattle were driven on to the high plains in the summertime to feed on the fresh pasturage. Other trails lead further afield to the peaks of Spion Kopje to the north, Mt Nelse to the north-east and Mt Cope to the south.

Other infrastructure includes ski and snowboard hire, a ski school, discos, nightclubs, restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, ski and gear-hire shops and a well-integrated internal transport service that will take you from the carpark to the lodges. Day visitors will find the carpark right next to the ski lifts.

Tourist Information
There are many possibilities for entertaining oneself at Falls Creek, many of which are listed in the general introduction. For bookings, information and kits ring free-call (1800) 033 079.

Walks
The Australian Alps Walking Track (655 km) crosses the Bogong High Plains Rd about 10 km south of Falls Creek (this section of road is closed in the winter).

There are many shorter walks in the area which start from different locations. The destinations include Mt Nelse (9 km return), Wallace's Hut (1.5 km return), Cope Hut (1 km return), the Wallace/Cope Hut circuit walk (6 km return), the Wallace Hut/Langfords Gap Circuit (8 km return), Mount Cope (1.5 hours return), Ruined Castle (6 km return), Fitzgerald and Kelly Huts (11 km return), Tawonga Huts, Howmans Gap, and Roper's Lookout (5 km return) which offers excellent views over the village.

Self-sufficiency and a precautionary approach are essential for walking in the area as it is prone to extremes of weather. Always notify rangers and friends of your itinerary, park your car on a roadside and advise others of its registration number, always carry a tent and camping gear as you cannot rely on finding a hut (and they may be occupied when you arrive), be sure you apply blockout cream and bring the best possible map, warm clothing, blankets, plenty of water and energy food.

Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley Reservoir
2 km south of Falls Creek is a T-intersection. Turn right and it is 6 km to Pretty Valley where there is another pondage and a picnic area with tables and a fireplace

Turn left and you will see, almost immediately, Rocky Valley Reservoir, a popular spot for fishing and boating in the summer. There are picnic tables.

Camping Areas
Further south on the road are the Langford West, Raspberry Hill and Faithfull camping areas. All three have toilets and fireplaces. The first has water and the last has a picnic area.


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