The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail - Literally across the road, this famous year round walking and cycling track links Wangaratta to Bright via Porepunkah, Myrtleford and Beechworth.

Alpine Walks and Ski Fields - A convenient off-mountain accommodation option at affordable prices. Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mount Buffalo ski resorts are all within a one hour drive. A multitude of bush walking options in the warmer months through the protected Alpine National Park.

Bright Township - Five minutes from a selection of casual and fine-dining, art and crafts shopping, festivals and fabulous displays of Bright's autumn colours. Escape the pressures of city life without comprising creature comforts.

Buckland Valley - Ten minutes to alpaca farms, walnut, chestnut and berry farms as well as activities such as horse-trail riding, paragliding and helicopter joy rides.

Golf courses - Five minutes to Bright and Porepunkah Golf Courses.

Ovens River - The motel property leads down to the banks of the tranquil Ovens River.

Milawa Gourmet Region - A 45 minute drive to Victoria premier Gourmet Food and Wine Region, the centre of food and wine excellence. A favourite stopover is the Brown Brother Epicurean Centre's degustation style lunch and wine tasting. Drive a further 20 minutes to the King Valley to sample its modern Australian food and wine. Or alternatively, enjoy the award-winning Gapsted, Boynton's and Michelini wineries just down the road from the Buffalo Motel and Country Retreat.