Pub
For those interested in pub food with a Touch of fancy good.. paired with on tap beverages or drinks. With a relaxed eclectic atmosphere.
Great food in the bistro! Grab a drink and sit around the snow globe fire pit!!
11 locals recommend
Harrietville Snowline Hotel
237 Great Alpine RdGreat food in the bistro! Grab a drink and sit around the snow globe fire pit!!
The Genny during snow season is great for food in Hotham heights and reasonably priced for quality compared to other eateries on the mountain. It also turns into a night club at late night, with variety of drinks including on tap, to have.
22 locals recommend
The General
1 Great Alpine RdThe Genny during snow season is great for food in Hotham heights and reasonably priced for quality compared to other eateries on the mountain. It also turns into a night club at late night, with variety of drinks including on tap, to have.
Located in DP, short walk from sheer bliss, Restaurant is called Element and provides a changing menu, of local fresh produce, of fancy pub food.
7 locals recommend
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dinner Plain Mt Hotham
12 Big Muster DrLocated in DP, short walk from sheer bliss, Restaurant is called Element and provides a changing menu, of local fresh produce, of fancy pub food.
Food scene
Great food for relaxed fine dining. My favourite eating in place on DP
14 locals recommend
Hotel High Plains
25 Big Muster DrGreat food for relaxed fine dining. My favourite eating in place on DP
This is great for lunch and dinner in between skiing or at night for a cocktail/drinks and a bite with family. I would recommend booking during snow season. The cafe attached serves great coffee/nibbles during the day.
Zirkys
1 Great Alpine RdThis is great for lunch and dinner in between skiing or at night for a cocktail/drinks and a bite with family. I would recommend booking during snow season. The cafe attached serves great coffee/nibbles during the day.
Delicious food, and can book a reservation online. Small intimate restaurant. Books out quick.
Alphutte Dinner Plain
17 Horseshoe CirDelicious food, and can book a reservation online. Small intimate restaurant. Books out quick.
Neighbourhoods
Harrietville
Small community with great views and cafes
Stock up on supplies @woolworths. Best homemade pies @red gum cafe. Plenty to see and do along the river. Lots of shops and hire places for ski gear.
65 locals recommend
Bright
Stock up on supplies @woolworths. Best homemade pies @red gum cafe. Plenty to see and do along the river. Lots of shops and hire places for ski gear.
Snow field
Skiing/snowboarding with multiple lifts for all skill levels
Hotham snow field is the highest and usually has the most snow. It is user friendly (shuttles and park and ski) and usually less busier to tourists than other Victorian mountains. It is great for all skill levels (beginner to expert). It is only 10min drive from sheer bliss.
43 locals recommend
Mount Hotham Summit Area
LOT 2008 Great Alpine RdHotham snow field is the highest and usually has the most snow. It is user friendly (shuttles and park and ski) and usually less busier to tourists than other Victorian mountains. It is great for all skill levels (beginner to expert). It is only 10min drive from sheer bliss.
This short ski run is available when snow permits, only 5 mins walk from sheer bliss. It is great to practice on. It is also where the toboggan park is located.
Scrubbers End
Scrubbers EndThis short ski run is available when snow permits, only 5 mins walk from sheer bliss. It is great to practice on. It is also where the toboggan park is located.
Traveler advice
Getting around
DP shuttle (June-sept)
During snow season (June-sept), a shuttle between DP to Hotham central can be used to get to and from the Hotham snow field for ~$10-15pp Return. Bus stop is in front of Sheer Bliss. Timetable depends on time of season, see DP website. This is an easy option if you don’t intend on stopping and visiting Hotham after hours due to dinner plains being permit free zone.
Getting around
Alpine spirit coaches Melbourne/bright to dinner plain bus
Snow ball express can be taken from Melbourne/bright area to DP. See alpine spirit coaches website for more details.
Customs and culture
Bins and recycling
DP village has some strict rules for garbage service. There is a flyer on the fridge explaining how to properly dispose of garbage. Please read to familiarise. In short- pop household garbage in red/pink supplied bags and recycling in clear designated bags and pop in the small timber hutch out front of Sheer bliss before you check out and vacate.
Book before you go
Tickets and permits during snow season
To avoid fines and ensure cheapest rates. Purchase lift tickets if intend of using snow field at least 14days prior to using lift pass for cheapest rates online. These can be found on Hotham website. If you intend on stopping and/or parking in the Hotham resort area during any hours, purchase a resort permit (based on daily rate per car). These can be purchased on the alpine easy access website or visit Hotham website and follow the links. Read the FAQs for further clarifications or don’t hesitate to ask becky.
What to pack
Vital packing list items
- WARM suitable CLOTHING. Ensure you have warmer clothing (especially for kids). Depending on the season you visit, proper snow clothes are a must if in snow for extended periods/skiing. - inside/outside shoes. Pack warm PJs and socks/SLIPPERs for inside sheer bliss. Walking/waterproof boots to avoid slipping/wet in snow - Purchase all GROCERIES prior to climbing mountain bc supermarket can be expensive.
Traveling with kids
High chairs and Stair gates and safety with young children
High chair available. If you require stair gates for young children, this is available on request. Most* of Sheer Bliss is safe for young children, please be mindful of stairs. This is a family holiday home with young children of our own. Please respect our Knick knack belongings. It would be greatly appreciated to place breakables out of reach to children to avoid damage or breakage if concerned. *double storey home, children must be watched, use at own risk*
Don't miss
Walking and bike tracks
Please visit the dinnerplains website or our hard copy guidebook for all info and handouts on our walking and bike track info for out of season usage of sheer bliss.
Ways to save
Getting to and from the slopes during winter
If you have multiple persons intending on going to Hotham to ski, I’d recommend paying for 1 car resort entry pass (even though you bring multiple cars) for the duration of your ski time. So you can pick up and drop off persons (multiple trips if necessary), in the same car, go home for lunch etc, and not have to pay for 1. Multiple resort entry passes for all cars 2. Can come and go for lunch avoiding paying for return trips. This is because you don’t need a resort entry for dinner plains (provided you don’t stop or park on your way thru in the Hotham resort area - there are clear signs).
Book before you go
Restaurants during winter season
Prebook at least 1 to 2 weeks in advance any dinner reservations because these book out quick.