Peak periods are long weekends, 24th Dec - 10th January, March school holidays, all April, first 2 weeks of May and Winter Vic school holidays.
Light continental style breakfast first morning $30
The following breakfast provision is an additional all up $30 and can be varied to suit individual tastes. It is available on the first day of your stay only. This is sufficient for a group for one morning or a couple for several mornings.
2 litres smarter white milk, 2 medium sized packets of breakfast cereals of your choice, 2 litres orange juice, cling peaches, yoghurt, loaf of fruit toast, soft butter blend and jam.
Sun -Thurs off-peak 3 night Food and Tour Package for Two $350pn
- Dinner for two at Sole e Luna Italian Restaurant (a la carte 3 courses) and
- Dinner for two at at Poplars French Restaurant (3 course a la carte) mentioned in Good Food Guide
- Half Day Tour of Mt Buffalo and surrounds or half day winery tour
- Total cost $1,050
From 1st September 2009 to 23 December 2009 and all February 2010 - phone to book this package. Also See package below for 4 and 6. The complete package equates to $350per night for a couple. Package available in abalina 1-on-rotary or abalina 2-on-rotary if abalina 1 is booked. For an even more luxurious stay upgrade to premium abalina-on-cobden for an additional $60 ($1.110 in total)
Sun - Thurs Off Peak 3 Night Food & Tour Package for 4 $279pn per couple
- Dinner for four at Sole e Luna Italian Restaurant (a la carte 3 courses) and
- Dinner for four at at Poplars French Restaurant (3 course a la carte) mentioned in Good Food Guide
- Full day High Country or Winery Tour for 4
- Total cost $1,671 in premium abalina-on-cobden
From 1st September 2009 to 23 December 2009 and all February 2010 - phone to book this package. Sun
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Sun-thurs Off Peak 3 night Food and Tour package for 6 ($215pn per couple)
- Dinner for six at Sole e Luna Italian Restaurant (a la carte 3 courses) and
- Dinner for six at at Poplars French Restaurant (3 course a la carte) mentioned in Good Food Guide
- Full day High Country or Winery Tour for 6
- Total cost $1,930 in premium abalina-on-thompson
From 1st September 2009 to 23 December 2009 and all February 2010 - phone to book this package. Sun - Thurs off-peak 3 night Food & Adventure Package for 6 $306pn per couple
Off-peak weekend for 4 with dinner and stretch limo wine tour $308 pn per couple
Two nights accommodation for 4 in premium abalina on cobden with 3 course a la carte dinner for 4 at Sole e Luna Italian restaurant and a half day stretch limo tour - $1,230
Off -peak weekend for 6 with dinner and stretch limo wine tour $213pn per couple
Two nights accommodation for 6 in abalina 2-on-rotary or abalina-on-thompson with dinner for 6 at Sole e Luna Italian restaurant and a half day stretch limo winery tour - $1,270.
Flowers and Chocolates on Arrival $50
For that special occasion we can have these in your cottage for your arrival. These can be selected under Services when you book.
3 Course a la carte dinner for 2 at Poplars French Restaurant $120
Poplars Restaurant has earned a mention in the latest Melbourne Age Good Food Guide. Package with a bottle of wine for $150,
See testimonials from guests who have had dinner at Poplars.
3 course a la carte dinner for 2 at Sol e Luna Italian restaurant $100
Sol e Luna Italian reastaurant is proving very popular with local diners and tourists alike. Only opened late 2008 with inside and outside dining.
"Born and bought up in Myrtleford, Victoria, Frank has worked as chef for over 12 years. He spent 6 years in Melbourne and the last 7 years working for celebrity chef’s in London, names including Antonio Carluccio, where Jamie Oliver was trained and Aldo Zilli where he ran 3 restaurants for him in the heart of Soho."
Guided Hikes and Private Winery Visits $135pp (Nov - Easter)
The guided day hikes in the Victorian High Country and the Alpine valleys are guaranteed to take you off the beaten track and provide an unforgettable and relaxing day out. Visit the gourmet regions of Bright, the Kiewa and King Valleys in Northeast Victoria and experience the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks and beautiful Alpine Valleys on one of the day walks. The tour guides collect you from your accommodation and transport you to the start and end of the hike. Enjoy the expertise, friendliness and professionalism of enthusiastic local guides who provide a quality personal service.
- Hike the iconic Razorback Ridge and climb the summit of Mount Feathertop.
- Explore the lesser-known tracks on Mount Buffalo and learn about the flora and fauna unique to this beautiful granite mountain.
- For Wine Lovers, the tour guides have designed an exclusive selection of shorter hikes which finish at one of the region's boutique wineries where you can enjoy a private guided tasting with the winemaker. Experience stunning views as you hike through the bush and emerge at the welcoming cellar door of Dal Zottos of the King Valley, Annapurna Estate in the Kiewa Valley or Ringer Reef Winery in the Ovens Valley.
All the walks include a delicious picnic lunch with a selection of fine local wines.
Guided hikes and winery visits are available daily for groups of 2 or more people from November to Easter.
Cost: $135 per person (minimum 2 people). Discounts available for groups of 5 or more.
Contact abalina cottages for further details 0400 477 269.
Half Day Stretch Limo Winery Tours
Explore the premium cool climate wine of the Alpine Valleys. The driver will take you on a journey visiting the friendly cellar doors to experience the deep, seamless reds and crisp elegant whites whilst taking in the breathtaking landscapes of our famous valleys. The wineries visited are carefully selected to give you a personal experience or you can suggest a change.
Includes
Visit 4- 5 wineries
All entry and tasting fees
Pick up and return from your accommodation
Commentary on route with your own personal guide and vehicle