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49 EJ Furphy

Jul 25th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

A beautiful spot, to laze away the days, enjoy the country hospitality and great food at the Harrietville Hotel Motel. They have a great display of old skis and sleds, just facinating to have a look at! The new Museum is again a great chance to discover the history of this historic town!! There’s no other place like it….

48 marisa spiller

Jul 21st, 2008 at 11:57 am

lavender hue harrietville
the most beautiful tranquil setting by the pretty Ovens river. The owner, Rona Sullivan, is a gorgeous host. I always come away feeling uplifted by spending time there. Great Devonshire teas with lavender scones!!

47 Hemsley Hemsley

Jul 15th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

Great village with the most friendly people. Perfect spot to stay for skiing and our ‘hosts’ lent us gloves and hats that we had forgotten! We got all the inside info we needed for driving up the mountain…great

46 Ruth Waymouth

Jul 15th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

Having lived in the area for 28 years, nothing compares to Harrietville.
A mountain village with National Parks on our back doorstep…friendly locals….great places to meet, greet and eat!
You can do as much, or as little, as you like!
Fish the streams or catch dinner at the Trout Farm! Pick your own berries for dessert. Wander the Bush Market, enjoy a coffee or bite to eat at Morries or Bella’s. Find a homemade treat at Granny’s Pantry or buy a souvenir from the General Store. Enjoy the warmth of the fire and the hospitality at the Snowline Hotel. Try the pizza’s & Asian inspired meals at the Harrietville Hotel. Soak in the smells at the Lavender Farm.
Or find a quiet spot by the river and enjoy a swim in Summer.
Harrietville has such a wonderful atmosphere, all year round!
You’ll want to move here too!!!

45 Raj Marfatia

Jul 15th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Harrietville is a great all-year-round holiday destination. It boasts a wide variety of accommodation to suit couples and families, catering to all budgets. Harrietville is located at the base of Mount Hotham and represents great value and convenience for alpine skiers and snowboarders in the winter. While in the warmer months, visitors can enjoy bushwalking, sight-seeing, trout fishing or just splashing-around in the crystal clear waters of the Ovens River. Harrietville also has some ‘cosy’ bars, restaurants and eateries, which include local beers, wines, cheeses and produce. So whether planning to do a little or a lot, the small town of Harrietville will leave visitors spoilt for choice.

44 Jacquie Waymouth

Jul 15th, 2008 at 4:12 pm

Harrietville is stunning. Right at the foot of Mt.Hotham its a perfect base for skiing in the winter. Can highly recommend Autumn Leaf Cottages, very friendly hosts and excellent value for money.

43 Kate Edwards

Jul 14th, 2008 at 5:45 pm

I love Harrietville. It was there I had one of my first B&B experiences . I’m getting married at that very B&B this Novemember! Nestled in the mountains, glorious colours, tranquility - it’s heaven on earth.

42 Paul R

Jul 6th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Have been going to the Caravan Park with friends for about the last 8 yrs. Great place & very relaxing, certainly not the crush of other parks. Good base to explore the area from. We go in January every year & always have a thunderstorm or two. The thunder moving down the valley is just fantastic.

41 Jesamine Eddy

Jul 6th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

I love Harrietville Its the best I rated it 5 stars. My Nan and Pa have a holiday house there.
From Fabulous Jesamine 3

40 Gloria Lappin

Jul 4th, 2008 at 4:54 pm

Harrietville is a wonderful, picturesque village at the foot of Mount Hotham. It’s a delightful all year-round place to holiday. Skiing, bushwalking, fishing, hang-gliding and cycling are some of the physical activities enjoyed by many. Others of us prefer the physical activity of dining and wining on the local produce while enjoying the friendly ambience.

39 Kerri Trotter

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm

great little place for all seasons. relaxing by the clear Ovens river in the summer, walking in the spring, hitting the snow capped peaks in winter and the colours of autumn have to be the best in the state.
i can go there any time of the year and do as much or as little as i want. The veiws are amazing and to see a snow capped mountain in the distance but be in beautiful sunshine with bright blue skies is heaven.

38 Suzy Eddy

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 2:27 pm

It is such a cute place. Very pretty, very safe, and very friendly. I love it!

37 Jane Holt

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 11:24 am

Great place to visit in all seasons, fishing, autumn, friendly locals, lovely walks, outstanding accomodation and food. Relaxing time, especially at lavender farm.Gateway to the snowfields of Hotham and Dinner Plains or scenic trip to the coast over Hotham.

36 mary cassidy

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 11:05 am

Must visit Harrietville, mountain village at the base of Mount Hotham, 4 season’s resort.

35 Paul

Jun 30th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

I have family there and everytime i go there for even one night i feel relaxed and the locals are great.New owners at the pub are great and their meals are just fantastic.

34 Brian Eddy

Jun 30th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

Fabulous scenery - the bluest of blue skies, crystal clear waters of the Ovens River, brown and rainbow trout, crisp clear nights with more stars than you thought existed, mountain peaks, (that you can just admire without the need to actually climb them), whilst having drinks on pub verandas. Cafes, coffee, friendliest of people, and the State’s premier festival - the annual Blue Grass Festival in November. Best stop telling every-one about it or it will be too crowded!

33 noreen pickering

Jun 30th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

A very picturesque village in north-east victoria with beautiful walks and very peaceful valley surroundings Camp on the river - stay in the quiet caravan and cabin park with glorious views of the hills - drive up to Mt.Hotham for splendid vistas. Great place to unwind.

32 Noreen Pickering

Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

I have been spending holidays in Harrietville for over 30 years and my children looked forward to these times together. They grew up into adulthood meeting with friends made during this time at this beautiful village. Children are always safe there and can play in the river at the lovely caravan park surrounded by hills and walks up Feathertop and many other tracks. Peaceful and relaxing and the people are very friendly. Lots of atmosphere all year round. Now of course, it will not be a “secret” anymore. Go and Enjoy

31 E. Sheppard

Jun 30th, 2008 at 11:59 am

Tranquility, peace and quiet, also beautiful trees, and walks, easy for all ages.

30 Julie

Jun 29th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

Harrietville Cabin and Camping park offers affordable accommodation with friendly owners. Great meals at the Harrietville Hotel Motel, fantastic hot chocolate and ice creams at the Ice-Creamy Shop. The Snowline Hotel has the best open fire you will find anywhere in Australia - and you can’t miss the raffles on a Friday night with all monies going towards local causes….

29 Denise Westley

Jun 29th, 2008 at 12:26 am

Harrietville must surely be the closest place to Heaven on this Earth. The serenity is bliss. Pure bliss.

28 Peter Gardner

Jun 27th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

Great little village, summer or winter.
Superd deluxe cabins at caravan park with pub across the road. Owner of park will be only too happy to have a beer with you (especially if you pay).

27 Andrewe Williams

Jun 26th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

Great all seasons town to visit.

26 Kerry Dermietzel

Jun 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am

Beautiful river, amazing scenery, friendly locals!

25 Stephen Paddon

Jun 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am

I remember the first time I visited Harrietville over 10 years ago. The locals made me feel very welcome. So welcome, I keep heading back there, year after year.
If its a super busy town you are after, Harrietville is not the place for you.
But if you are after a truly relaxing break where you can take you time enjoying a beer on the deck of one of the two pubs, fishing for a trout in the river or looking for a base to stay at to access all the activities in the area, Harrietville is the place.
Right at the base of Mt Hotham with Victoria’s (maybe Australia’s) best snow ski-ing, direct access to some of Victoria’s most renowned walking tracks up to feathertop and beyond.

24 Joan Spencer

Jun 25th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

Harrietville, truly a mountain village, beautiful all seasons, tranquil all the time, with a friendly atmosphere. Great places to stay, great places to eat and drink.
A town where you can truly unwind. So it is perfect for stresed city people to visit for a few days, weeks or months. Come and see what you are missing.

23 Geoff Freeman

Jun 25th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

Harrietville is our piece of heaven on earth!! It is the perfect place to completely relax and unwind from the hectic city life. Our kids absolutely thrive at the Caravan park down by the river with the majestic views of the mountain.

22 Leah

Jun 25th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

A perfect holiday location, we love it, the kids love it. The Ovens river, is so clear and clean you can see right to the bottom, infact the kids even drank straight from it and no body got sick. We will be back for more.

21 Gabby Schumann

Jun 21st, 2008 at 2:40 pm

A slice of God’s own country….absolutely beautiful.

20 Tara Lewington

Jun 19th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

Absolutely gorgeous town, fresh, crisp air, beautiful all year round. Great local businesses, in particular ‘Bella’s’ was a standout.

19 Norm Trigg

Jun 19th, 2008 at 10:07 am

Visit the beautiful surrounding country and Towns such as Bright, Mt Hotham etc. trek some of the trails around Harrietville.

18 Alicia

Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

Almost like home, same old familiar faces, same old familiar surrounds but always relaxing. A fantastic place for the kids in winter or summer; running, riding, playing and exploring until their hearts content at the Caravan Park.

17 Michelle Dent

Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

What can I say, my family and I fell in love with the place on first arrival! The atmosphere at a cafe by the name of Bella’s was fantastic; smooth cocktails and great coffee to finish off with and excellent food in between!! :o)
We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and plan on returning as soon as we can.

16 Fiona Fisher

Jun 17th, 2008 at 9:02 am

Harrietville in Autumn is truely amazing. Such great accommodation options with some beautiful little cottages where you can sit back in front of the fire with a great glass of red. And so close to Mt Hotham….. Highly recommended!!

15 Sunny King

Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:48 am

Ever since I was a young boy I always liked going back to nature, escaping from a busy lifestyle in Melbourne. This is the perfect place! Thanks to the managment at the Harrietville Pub they were extremely friendly & a genuine young couple. I will be back many times in the future !!

14 Tam Brothwell

Jun 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

Fantastic little town located at the foot of the ski fields!! A highlight of the trip was definately Bella’s Cafe, greatly coffee and friendly service - should not be missed!!

13 Christina Mitchell

Jun 16th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Nestled at the foot of Mount Hotham, Harrietville provides every Melbournian the escape they are desperately seeking. From the fine pub grub & cold beer at the bottom pub (Harriteville Hotel Motel) to the decadent hot chocolate at Morrie’s Ice Creamery, this delightful mountain village simply invokes the phrase, ahhhh…… the serenity!

12 Jennifer Wright

Jun 16th, 2008 at 10:19 am

Harrietville is truly one of Victoria’s best kept secrets. Small and dazzling, this place is one of the true jewels of our glorious country. If you do plan on visiting Harrietville soon (and believe me you really should), make sure you stop by Bella’s for some local fare and warm country hospitality….you will fall in love with this place!

11 Susan Hughes

Jun 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

Beautiful country-side for walks and views, close to the snow during ski season, fabulous accommodation available and you can’t go past the best place of all - Bella’s Cafe for a mouth watering meal or just a drink where you will also find fantastic company. Every-one is treated as a friend instead of just a customer. A must visit, you’ll love it.

10 clare Carlyon

Jun 15th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

Loved it, if your looking for a placed to loose yourself try Harrietville.

9 anon

Jun 15th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

Bella’s cafe … the best coffee i have tasted! and the service so hospitable, these people love their job

8 Kate

Jun 15th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Breath taking scenery, perfect ambience, a hidden oasis within Victoria!

7 kristen stevens

Jun 14th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

This little town is magic during any season! Bella’s of harrietville is a beautiful little cafe with very friendly staff and such yummy food! 5 stars to harrietville from me!

6 Aaron

Jun 14th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Lovely little town in the heart of the mountains. So much to do and see! Had a wonderful lunch at Bella’s cafe, will be back again.

5 Janine Murphy

Jun 14th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

Fantastic town to visit, very peaceful. Great place to relax if you need a break from the City.
Can highly recommend great little cafe called “Bella’s of Harrietville”. The coffee is great and owners always have a smile for you…..

4 Regina Vissers

Jun 14th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

A great place to base yourself in winter and summer. Easy access to the mountains for skling/snowboarding and loads of other activities with lots of facilities at reasonable prices. Victoria’s best kept secret.

3 Darren Kalish

Jun 14th, 2008 at 12:04 am

An absolutely beautiful little village nestled at the foot of the victorian alps! From skiing, hiking, trout fishing, dirt bike riding, 4 wheel driving, wineries, high country cuisine, mountain biking, paragliding and just plain relaxing at the local pub, what more could a person ask for!! All this is within half an hour’s drive!

2 Julia Kalish

Jun 13th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

A dimond in the ruff, a gem amongst all the stones!!

1 Richard Benge

May 23rd, 2008 at 6:33 pm

spent hours at the trout farm fishing …. The Old fella running the place was very hospitable … I enjoyed it so much I’ve back since …

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