Book Alpine Riverside Cottages in Porepunkah

The cottages offer separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. Each unit includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. Some rooms have a patio overlooking the Ovens River or the garden. Bed linen and towels are provided. The Mount Buffalo Room features a kitchenette, while larger cottages have a full kitchen with oven, stove, and fridge. Electric blankets and central heating are available in winter.

There is no restaurant on site, but guests have access to undercover BBQ facilities with cooking utensils, set in lush gardens by the river. Each cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, so you can prepare your own meals. The nearby Porepunkah pub serves meals a short drive away. Essentials like oil, salt, and pepper are provided in the kitchen.

The property features a children's playground, expansive lawns, and direct access to the Ovens River for swimming or relaxing. A communal games room includes a pool table, table tennis, and a fire pit. Wildlife such as echidnas, platypus, and native birds can be spotted along the riverbanks. The garden has ponds with fish. For more active guests, the area offers skiing at Mount Buffalo (20 minutes drive), mountain biking, paragliding, and hiking trails.

Alpine Riverside Cottages sits on the banks of the Ovens River in Porepunkah, a 5-minute drive from Bright's cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets. It is 2 km from Bright Golf Club and close to the Milawa gourmet food and wine region. Mount Buffalo National Park is 15 km away, with ski fields and hiking. The property is on the Alpine Highway, so some rooms near the road may have daytime traffic noise. Free parking is available outside each cottage.

The cottages are managed by Narelle and Steve, who provide local advice and go out of their way to help-such as giving lifts to town or storing luggage after checkout. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The property is pet-friendly for small animals. Guests can check in via lockbox for late arrivals. A tour desk offers sightseeing information. The hosts also have two friendly dogs (Lulu and Peep) that guests enjoy.