Features
Now fully renovated throughout, Buffalo Motel and High Country Retreat offers iconic 50s style modern accommodation for holiday-makers in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys and High Country.
Located on the banks of the Ovens River at the foot of Mount Buffalo National Park, it is the ideal base from which to explore the region; and is accessible via Vline train and coach to Porepunkah, Victoria. Featuring twenty rooms, now including sophisticated Luxury King Suites the motel is set within five acres of established gardens, and is perfect for weddings, social and car clubs groups, Christmas parties and holidays with friends. Our guest amenities wing is also ideally suited to small conferences and club meetings.
With its 1950s modernist architecture, time-capsule qualities and spectacular surrounds, visiting the Buffalo Motel and High Country Retreat is like walking onto a film set.
Whether you wish to indulge in your love of gourmet food and wine, fly-fish on the property’s exclusive stretch of river, reconnect with nature bush-walking Mount Buffalo’s many trails, or simply enjoy a tranquil and relaxing setting, we have the perfect starting place for you offered at a modest price tag.
Buffalo Motel and High Country Retreat is situated adjacent to award-winning cool climate wineries on the Great Alpine Road. It’s also close to the Bright Golf Club and snow ski resorts: Mount Hotham and Falls Creek. With direct connections to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, and close to many activities it is one of High Country’s most celebrated properties.
NEW: Improve WIFI internet connectivity with the installation of Starlink Satellite connections.
Special Offers
The Buffalo Motel and High Country Retreat offers modern accommodation in the High Country without the exorbitant price tag. View a range of current special offers from Buffalo Motel Retreat.
Weddings
We have partnered with local Wedding Planner Courtney Conroy to bring you the ultimate package. With over 10 years’ experience in the industry, Courtney has the knowledge & expertise you require to bring your dream day to life.
Broadsheet’s Guide to Bright
Bright in North East Victoria lures visitors in each of its seasons. Naturalists chase the autumn leaves and spring flora, mountaineers enthusiastically trudge the walking tracks and cyclists take on the riding trails all year long.
Visit Victoria’s High Country
Step outside the everyday. Explore the richness of the high country and discover that all seasons, not only winter, offer more than just mountains in the Victorian High Country.
Essentials TV – Review of Buffalo Motel Retreat
Essentials Magazine’s Jamie Durrant recently dropped in to Buffalo Motel Retreat to explore the garden, Ovens river and Mt Buffalo. Jamie chose to enjoy a picnic at Mt Buffalo and explore the new glass-bottom viewing platform at the Mt Buffalo’s Gorge, near the Mt Buffalo Chalet.
