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 Beech worth. Parks Victoria has also designed a range of bushwalking trails through nearby Mount Buffalo.

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. Buffalo Motel and Country Retreat is only 40 minutes from the iconic Mount Buffalo Chalet.

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.