Dinner Plain
Dinner Plain-High Country Comfort Dinner Plain offers the perfect chance to take some time out with as much or as little adventure as you like. Offering year round activities both inside or out, high energy or low key, you can really create a break that is an alpine holiday just for you!
As the only Freehold village which sits above the snowline in Australia, Dinner Plain has wonderful vibrancy during the winter months. The village has a beginner ski run with life, toboggan run, 35 km of cross country ski trails, ski lessons, a luxury spa retreat or a sled dog ride tours and of course, snow play right outside your chalet-bringing the magic and fun of life in the snow right to your door……snow angels, snowmen, snowballs, snowshoeing and most importantly an EASY and relaxed snow holiday!
Connecting with loved ones has never been so easy with something to offer all ages and inclinations. Dinner Plain is the perfect place to make special memories. With the mountains full of year round adventure: hiking trails, night time nature walks, mountain biking, picnic, guided tours, board games, children’s playground, bbq’s, 4wd touring, golf in the nearby towns (Bright ,Omeo Tambo), fishing, tennis, frisbee golf, ski and boarding along with horse riding when available.
Note: All information supplied can change without notice and is for a guide only
Banking Facilities
EFTPOS facilities are available at most restaurants and shops and most credit cards are accepted at most establishments.
Buses
Bus services are available from Dinner Plain to Mt Hotham from 7am to 7pm every 30 minutes during the winter peak season. Consult this year’s timetable for fares. The Alps Bus Link Services Omeo to Bright provides public transport between Omeo and Bright along the Great Alpine Road. Stops will be made along the route at Dinner Plain.
Car parking
Please park in the car parking available at your accommodation. Fines will be issued for vehicles parked in no standing areas. Permits are required for overnight parking at Scrubbers end and are free of charge.
Day Care (winter only)
Hotham Day Care is located at the Big D, Children’s Snow Zone. Licensed to cater for up to thirty children aged between three months and five years. Hotham Day Care is renowned for its specialised and professional care, providing qualified and experienced staff that strive to meet each child’s individual needs. Hotham Day Care offer three fun filled playrooms along with a separate family room for breast feeding mothers. Contact details ph:5759 3074.
Dogs
Dogs are welcomed to Dinner Plain, but please ensure your dog is on a lead at all times.
Day Parking Only.
Permits must be obtained from your accommodation provider and displayed when parked at Scrubbers End.
Firewood
Firewood and kindling can be purchased locally through Rob Sutherland 0407097994
Public Toilets
Public toilets are located at the DP Hut and Scrubbers End Car Park.
Emergency Services
Ambulance / Fire / Police 000
Bright Police (03) 5755 1444
Mt Hotham Police (winter only) (03) 5759 3535
RACV 13 11 11
State Emergency Service 132 500
Lift Tickets
Are available from Alpine Life in Dinner Plain
Medical Facilities
The nearest medical facilities are located in Omeo, 43km from Dinner Plain and are advisable to phone ahead, for Ambulance phone 000
Omeo Medical Centre – 03 5159 0140
Omeo District Health 03 5159 0100
Bright Hospital is 63kms from Dinner Plain – 03 5755 0100
Bright Medical Centre 03 5750 1000
Winter: The Mt Hotham Medical Centre is open daily during the ski season, it is located in the Ford Car Park – 03 5759 3551.
Playground
The children’s playground is adjacent to the Dinner Plain Hut in the village entrance.
Ski Hire
Snow Gear hire
Dinner Plain Accommodation guests can receive 20% off ALL ski & board packages at any Hoys Ski shop
Upgrade to 30% off packages by prebooking online www.hoysskis.com.au (Book minimum 72 hours prior to arrival)
Hoys offer 5th consecutive days rentals for FREE. Epic Pass holders receive lowest rental rates for 2023 (prebook online)
Hoys Preseason Deal – Book before June 1st 2023 – get an additional 5% off rentals (exclusions apply)
Hoys Dinner Plain Ski shop is conveniently located in the Village centre
www.hoysskis.com.au
Snow Chains Hire & Fitting
It’s a legal requirement to carry snow chains during the winter season while traveling the Great Alpine road between Harrietville and Omeo.
Quality chains can be hired from Hoys in Harrietville & Hoys new Ski Shop in Omeo opposite Foodworks
Hoys offer a FREE chain fitting & removal mobile service on the Harrietville side of the mountain when you hire Hoys chains
Not all vehicles can fit chains so please contact your provider prior to departing home.
Supermarket
Brandy Creek Supermarket on Big Muster Drive (operate during Easter and winter only) and The General Store Supermarket at Mt Hotham operates all year round.
Greengrocer
Mount Beauty Vegetation delivers to Dinner Plain twice weekly all year and orders can be placed online at www.vegitation.com.au
Telephone
Telstra and Optus provide mobile service throughout the village. Vodafone does not provide phone coverage.
Radio – Local Stations
Edge FM 102.1 The River 90.1 FM Radio National 88.1 FM ABC 106.5FM
3NE 1566AM
Service Stations
The nearest service/petrol stations are located at Omeo and Bright
Snow Clearing
Please check that vehicles are not parked along roadways due to snow clearing operations. Overnight parking is available free of charge with a permit which can be organised through your accommodating provider. Local operators clear the roads regularly and for driveway clearing you can contact Dinner Plain Maintenance on 0407097994
Waste & Recycling Services
Collection days during peak periods: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please use the supplied bags for recycling (clear) and rubbish (red) Additional bags are available from your accommodation provider
Properties have an external garbage hutch for your waste; loose waste will not be collected and usually incurs an additional cost to be bagged correctly.
Baby Sitting
Check with Office for availability.
BBQ’S & Picnics
BBQ facilities are located at DP Hut and Scrubbers End. Other picnic sites include JB Hut, Champagne Point, or a short drive to Victoria Falls.
Note: All information supplied can change without notice and is for a guide only