Ever wondered what it feels like to fly high over the mountain tops , where all the mountains glisten with snow, the wind whistles around the glider cabin, and cross country skiers look like little tiny specks on the mountains? Well after years of visiting Mount Beauty and dreaming of trialling gliding as a recreational pursuit , we had a go and it was even better than anticipated. Mount Beauty has a gliding club run be experienced aviators , with a passion for flying. I thought I would be terrified , however their expertise and passion for what they do , settled all nerves instantly. The gliders have twin cabins enabling the ‘experts’ to navigate the gliding craft, with the passengers
If skiing is your passion, as it is mine, then staying at Mount Beauty can be a convenient and cheaper option , as opposed to on mountain accommodation, which can be fairly costly. The local township of Mount Beauty is well set up to service participants skiing needs; providing options for chain hire, ski hire and on mountain passes. The drive up the mountain is not a difficult one and takes approximately 40 minutes from the Mount Beauty township to the Falls Creek car park; don’t forget to carry your chains. We trailed it last weekend and found that we were on the slopes no later than 9.30 am, ready to make the most of the beautiful day , the well-groomed cover of snow and the variety o
