About Us
We love everything about the outdoors and being in the mountains, from trail running to backcountry skiing, or just walking the dogs by the river.
After our four children grew up and left home, we relocated to Harrietville from Sydney and spend as much time as we can out on the trails or up in the hills.
We hope you love Harrietville and the beautiful Victorian High Country as much as we do.
See you soon!
Sandra & Richard
Harrietville & the local area
Sitting at the foot of Mt Hotham, Harrietville is the gateway to Alpine National Park.
Skiing, trail running, bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing and photography are just a few activities to do in the area.
Harrietville itself is a small High Country village with a rich history. It has a deep connection to both its alpine environment and mining heritage.
Positioned halfway between Mt Hotham and Bright, Harrietville makes an ideal base for exploring the wider High Country region.
Things to do
Hiking & bushwalking
The Bon Accord and Bungalow Spur Tracks are on our doorstep, leading up to The Razorback and on to Mt Feathertop.
There are hundreds of other trails all around, ranging from quiet riverside walks, forestry tracks, or hikes to breathtaking view points.
We can arrange a lift for you to the start of your hike and pick you up afterwards. We can even organise a picnic lunch for your group!
Contact us to book.
Trail running
The Victorian High Country is Australia’s premier trail running destination. So whether you’re training for your next ultra marathon or simply enjoy the freedom of running through the mountains, Marmot is the perfect base.
Bring a group of friends or your running club and enjoy the beautiful Alpine region.
We can organise convenient drop-offs and pick-ups, set up aid stations along your chosen routes, and provide full support to make your training seamless and enjoyable.
Contact us for more information.
Cycling
Marmot Lodge is an excellent base for club or team training, with three of Victoria’s highest peaks nearby (Mt Hotham, Falls Creek & Mt Buffalo), and just 15mins from Bright, recently voted one of Australia’s top mountain biking destinations.
Whether you’re looking to tackle one or all of these peaks, or are training for any of the high country cycling events, Marmot is your ideal location.
We offer the only accommodation in Harrietville large enough for groups to stay together under one roof.
We can tailor a training camp to suit your needs, assist with group drop-off or pick up, and provide roadside mechanical or moral support as required!
Contact us for details.
Snow fun & experiences
Bring the whole family and enjoy everything our beautiful Alpine region has to offer in winter.
Build a snowman with the kids, go tobogganing, or see the Husky dogs at Dinner Plain.
We offer the closest off-snow accommodation for those wanting to enjoy Hotham without the premium price tag of the resort.
Skiing & boarding
Sitting at the foot of the Mt Hotham, Marmot Lodge is perfectly placed to hit the slopes at Hotham resort (30km), Mt Buffalo (55km), or Falls Creek (75km). We offer the closest off-snow accommodation for large families or groups of friends.
