Set in the serene Tanjil Valley at the base of the Baw Baw foot hills in West Gippsland and only a 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne and a short 45 minute drive to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. With spectacular mountain views, relax on the deck or Alfresco areas and enjoy a glass of local wine surrounded by native birds and wildlife. During those icy cold winter months just sit in front of the wood fired heater watching the snow fall on Mount Baw Baw. Try your luck down by the River flowing through the property for some rainbow trout. Relish cooking your catch in the undercover barbecue pergola surrounded by fresh mountain air and the company of family and friends. Select from two architecturally designed cottages each with their own distinct styling.
This Cottage is an open plan layout and ideal for a couple to getaway for a few nights of relaxation.
Wake up to the sound of the forest in this well appointed family cottage that will comfortably sleep a family of 5. The cottage is equipped with a full kitchen and fireplace.
With walking trails throughout the property each with varying levels of difficulty.
You can enjoy those early morning short walks or select one of the more difficult trails and get
that heart racing.
All forms of trout fishing down by the river are available and are a great way to pass the time.
Or try your luck in the trout stocked dam for an easier catch.
(You need to supply your own fishing tackle and hold a
Current Victorian Fishing Licence.
(NO licence is required to fish from the dam.)
Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming & more fishing
With Blue Rock Lake only 10 minutes away, enjoy hours of fun on
the water in summer.
This is the time of year when the Mt Baw Baw comes alive !
During the winter months enjoy all kinds of snow activites at Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort.
With over 35 hectares of groomed runs, seven ski lifts, two snow play areas, 10kms of
groomed x-country ski trails & unlimited terrain amongst the snowgums to explore, you will
be hard pressed to find a better outdoor venue so close to Melbourne.
Travel time from High Peaks Cottages to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort can be over an hour and a half depending on road conditions (There is no fuel stations from the Cottages to the Mountain).
The High Peaks property has a colourful history dating back to the late 1800’s when gold was first
discovered in the Tanjil River and surrounding gullies.
Try your luck panning the river, or if you own a Gold Detector bring it along, you never know your luck.
With an amazing abundance of wildlife and birds, the property is an ornithologists paradise.
During the winter months you can see wild deer, wallabies, wombats, sugar gliders, and owls.
During the summer months, giant Lace monitor lizards around 6 feet in length are not uncommon.
Or if you prefer, you can just sit back relax, enjoy the wildlife and the scenery.
Our family (2 adults and 2 children) stayed for two nights in the Blackwood Cottage and we had a great time. The cottage was well kept, clean, with new furniture (fridge, microwave, oven, shower, etc.). The wood fireplace created a very cosy atmosphere in winter. The kids loved the bunk beds in the second room. We were surrounded by beautiful scenery of mountain/farmland/forest. The host (Callum) was friendly and helpful. The cottage is about 1 hour from Toorongo Falls and Mt. Baw Baw. 20 minutes to Blue Rock Lake. It's a great place to unwind and relax. We will definitely come back.
