Alpine Nature Experience

Alpine Nature Experience Alpine Nature Experience will offer a new and unique experience: spending an exclusive and adventuro A memorable night in the snow!
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You don’t have to ski or be intrepid to discover the beauty of the Australian Alps. This winter on Mount Hotham, Alpine Nature Experience will offer a new and unique experience: spending an exclusive and adventurous night in the snow. Founder Jean-Francois Rupp will take you on an evening snowshoe adventure through the snow gums to reach his hidden eco-village and central tipi, before sharing some

French cooking tips and assisting guests prepare their own French cheese fondue. Mr Rupp hopes to attract first timers to the snow, families, seminars and school groups. Hailing from the heart of the French alps, Jean-Francois has always wanted to encourage others to discover the beauty of the mountains and experience the snow. Since relocating to Australia in late 2014, he has been looking for the chance to share his passion for the outdoors and alpine activities. “At first I was sceptical of the term “Alps” in Australia, but I love the mountains here, they are more accessible than in France and have an untouched feeling to them”. Mount Hotham was a clear standout for his project due to the striking beauty of the mountain, snow reliability and overall atmosphere.

“For me the snow is about much more than skiing, it’s about the beauty of the scenery, the food, and surrounding yourself in nature” he said. Collaborating with Hoys Skis and Zirky’s, Alpine Nature Experience has received a warm welcome from resort management and local businesses who are keen to see their customers catered for in a new way.

Enjoy the crisp air and a fresh view (sunrise wake up time optional) at the eco-village after your overnight stay in a H...
23/08/2024

Enjoy the crisp air and a fresh view (sunrise wake up time optional) at the eco-village after your overnight stay in a Hypedome.

There's somethign so refreshing about cool morning air, especially up in the mountains.

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It takes a lot of effort and hardwork to set up and run our experiences. Each item you see at the eco-village was handle...
20/08/2024

It takes a lot of effort and hardwork to set up and run our experiences.

Each item you see at the eco-village was handled by one of the staff and walked into the eco-village. Teams of friends, family and staff helped build the platforms, tipi, the domes, the out buildings and each day there is a long TO DO list of tasks that need to be checked off for the individual domes, spa, bar and tipi and fireplaces to be clean and ready for our next guests.

It may look simple, but there is a lot of work and logistics that goes on behind the scenes each day, especially being off-the-grid!

If you are interested in learning more about how we try to limit our impact and stay eco-conscious, speak to our staff during your stay and check out our sustainability link on our website.

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🫕FONDUE FOR YOU🫕Yes, that is our dinner option! We serve French CHEESE fondue (not chocolate) as the main meal during yo...
16/08/2024

🫕FONDUE FOR YOU🫕

Yes, that is our dinner option! We serve French CHEESE fondue (not chocolate) as the main meal during your SNOWSHOE TO FONDUE experience.

If you do not or cannot eat cheese, we have an alternate meal available, but this must be requested at the time of booking or at least 48 hours prior to your dinner for us to have it ready for you

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❄️The cold never bothered me anyway....❄️This is the place for you, and well ANYONE, as we make it warm and toasty for y...
13/08/2024

❄️The cold never bothered me anyway....❄️

This is the place for you, and well ANYONE, as we make it warm and toasty for you so you can enjoy the snow rather than avoiding it!

Fireplaces in the domes, the tipi and outside fire pit.
Warm drinks
Fluffy blankets
Woollen vests to borrow
Beanies
-10 sleeping bags

We've got you covered!

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✨STAR GAZING✨Did you know that we often get the best star gazing nights?We've had many an avid photographer come and tak...
09/08/2024

✨STAR GAZING✨
Did you know that we often get the best star gazing nights?
We've had many an avid photographer come and take some awesome shots of the Milky Way when the clouds are behaving themselves and staying away!

This amazing photo was taken by

Thanks to and host for coming to visit us tonight at the Alpine Nature Experience eco-village. We loved welcoming you...
06/08/2024

Thanks to and host for coming to visit us tonight at the Alpine Nature Experience eco-village. We loved welcoming you to our little corner of Alpine paradise ❄️

✨GOOD NEWS FOR YOU!✨We have last minute availbility for NEXT weekend on the Saturday 17th of August for one of our exclu...
05/08/2024

✨GOOD NEWS FOR YOU!✨

We have last minute availbility for NEXT weekend on the Saturday 17th of August for one of our exclusive Hypedomes.
AND....we have some amazing snow at the moment!

You can book directly at
https://alpinenatureexperience.com.au/book-now/

Be quick, availability usually doesn’t last long.

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VOILÀ, OUR OUTDOOR BARWhen you arrive at the eco-village, you will be greeted by another friendly face: one of our suppo...
05/08/2024

VOILÀ, OUR OUTDOOR BAR

When you arrive at the eco-village, you will be greeted by another friendly face: one of our support staff behind our outdoor bar.

Mulled wine, local beers, local wines, hot chocolate and other options are available to you while you settle in by the outdoor fire pit or go for a meander to the Dargo lookout and take a peek at your Hypedome.

Soak up the sunset with a warm beverage in hand and enjoy your snowy surroundings.

This is how your experience begins: a crunchy snowshoe walk from Wire Plain to our hidden eco-village, nestled among the...
02/08/2024

This is how your experience begins: a crunchy snowshoe walk from Wire Plain to our hidden eco-village, nestled among the snowgums.

The perfect way to soak up the scenery and get in touch with nature...a true delight for the senses:
❄️ The crunch of your snowshoe on the fresh, fluffy snow
❄️ The clean, crisp Alpine air
❄️ The beautiful palette of colour of the snowgums
❄️ The freshness in the air
🍷 The wafting aroma of mulled wine as you approach the eco-village

📸 Gorgeous alpine landscape images courtesy of

⭐️We're a hosted experience⭐️❎️Not a restaurant❎️Not a hotel✅️A hosted, interactive walk and dinner experience with over...
31/07/2024

⭐️We're a hosted experience⭐️

❎️Not a restaurant
❎️Not a hotel
✅️A hosted, interactive walk and dinner experience with overnight stay option

We do things a bit differently here at Alpine Nature Experience... It's all about the experience, connection and a little touch of education!

You will engage with your Host (JF, Beth or Ais) and learn about local and French history/traditions on your snowshoe walk and during your French cheese Fondue Masterclass dinner experience.

We hope you will love your experience with us as much we we love welcoming you to our little corner of Alpine paradise.

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✨LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY✨DUE TO A CANCELLATION WE HAVE A LAST MINUTE HYPEDOME AVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT (01/08)ROUN...
30/07/2024

✨LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY✨

DUE TO A CANCELLATION WE HAVE A LAST MINUTE HYPEDOME AVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT (01/08)

ROUND UP A FEW FRIENDS AND START THE WEEKEND EARLY!

➡️BOOK VIA OUR WEBSITE

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BEAUTIFUL... GORGEOUS... WISH YOU WERE HERE! 📸
29/07/2024

BEAUTIFUL... GORGEOUS... WISH YOU WERE HERE!

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Chillax in our Hypedomes...⁠To be fair, you'll probably be having too much in the tipi and won't have time to read the b...
26/07/2024

Chillax in our Hypedomes...⁠
To be fair, you'll probably be having too much in the tipi and won't have time to read the book you packed... BUT, maybe the full moon will be out and there will be enough light to read a page or two before you fall asleep while gazing up at the stars or looking out at the snowy landscape....⁠
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❄️SNOW UPDATE❄️We have a 50cm base around the village which means skidoo tours should kick off this week! 🎉Still not eno...
21/07/2024

❄️SNOW UPDATE❄️
We have a 50cm base around the village which means skidoo tours should kick off this week! 🎉

Still not enougo build snow igloos, but fingers crossed we'll get another dump soon and then we'll re-evaluate the igloo situation ❄️☃️

You'll feel worlds away from your daily routine when you first set your eyes upon the eco-village. ⁠The blanketed benche...
21/07/2024

You'll feel worlds away from your daily routine when you first set your eyes upon the eco-village. ⁠
The blanketed benches, the fire crackling, the smell of mulled wine wafting in the air....Come and escape for a little while. ⁠
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Reflect on life during your stay with us and take some time to slow down and enjoy your surroundings and the company you...
19/07/2024

Reflect on life during your stay with us and take some time to slow down and enjoy your surroundings and the company you keep... or your own!

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Lit up trees and stories by the fire. Most of us tend to stay inside and avoid winter, but there is something to enjoy i...
17/07/2024

Lit up trees and stories by the fire.

Most of us tend to stay inside and avoid winter, but there is something to enjoy in the stillness and darkness of the eco-village, among the snowgums... especially when you can keep warm by a fire and sip on a warm drink...

There is also the comfort of knowing a comfortable bed awaits... if you booked one ofcourse!

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Come and check out the views from both inside and outside our Hypedomes....Enjoy waking up in your -10* sleeping bag aft...
15/07/2024

Come and check out the views from both inside and outside our Hypedomes....

Enjoy waking up in your -10* sleeping bag after a scrumptious dinner the night before.

Tucked up in your cosy bed, you can gaze out at the start of a new, snowy day at Alpine Nature Experience before being tempted back to the central tipi for a hot breakfast.

Connection with nature guaranteed✅️🌿

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~~ BIG MUSTER DISTILLING CO ~~Have you tried the locally made Apple Moonshine known by locals as "Swindlers gold"? Brewe...
13/07/2024

~~ BIG MUSTER DISTILLING CO ~~

Have you tried the locally made Apple Moonshine known by locals as "Swindlers gold"?

Brewed here on the hill at Dinner Plain and made with locally grown apples, this new addition to the alpine drinks list is a MUST-TRY.

Enjoy the spiced apple-y goodness!

🫕Never had fondue before? You might surprise yourself and discover a love of French cheese that you didn't know you had!...
12/07/2024

🫕Never had fondue before? You might surprise yourself and discover a love of French cheese that you didn't know you had!🧀

WARNING - It might be difficult to go back once you've had a taste.... you'll just want to keep having more... especially the good stuff... (Bye bye melted Cheddar.... Bonjour Raclette and Alpine fondue cheeses!)

Come and join us for a Snowshoe to Fondue dinner tour, or why not stay for the night on one of our hypedomes to extend your experience?

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What IS the eco-village? The eco-village is what we affectionately call our little setup in the forest. It is comprised ...
09/07/2024

What IS the eco-village?

The eco-village is what we affectionately call our little setup in the forest.
It is comprised of:
❄️The central tipi
❄️The 3 Hypedomes
❄️The staff storage/shelter
❄️The outdoor bar and fireplace
❄️The vermicomposting eco-toilet
🛀🏻A bit further afield is our hot-tub down by the Dargo lookout

It is close enough together to feel connected but spread out enough to ensure privacy and space.

We hope you love it as much as we do!

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☃️"Remember when we stayed in those super cool domes in the snow?"☃️⁠Not yet...? Well....⁠⁠➡️Book now and come and get '...
07/07/2024

☃️"Remember when we stayed in those super cool domes in the snow?"☃️⁠
Not yet...? Well....⁠
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➡️Book now and come and get 'that shot' of that place and night that you'll be talking about for years to come ✨❄️⁠

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OH MY, WHAT TO CHOOSE? With so many delicious local beverage options for you to choose from, don't hesitate to ask our h...
07/07/2024

OH MY, WHAT TO CHOOSE?

With so many delicious local beverage options for you to choose from, don't hesitate to ask our helpful and knowledgeable staff about their favourites and what they recommend! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼🙋‍♀️

From local beers and wines from and , to French alpine liquers (Genepi and raspberry schnapps - oh so yummy!) , Snowy Mountain gins and schnapps from ), local and NEW Apple Moonshine from and cider from , plus a range of soft drinks... we're sure to have something to tickle your fancy or to push you try something new!

You might just discover your new favourite drink!

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🫕Oozy, cheesy, stringy goodness....🫕Delicious French Alpine cheese imported especially for our fondue nights in winter, ...
05/07/2024

🫕Oozy, cheesy, stringy goodness....🫕

Delicious French Alpine cheese imported especially for our fondue nights in winter, paired with local sourdough baguettes by are a match made in heaven......

Come and learn the secrets of traditional French Alpine Fondue with us.

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🚩DEPARTURE POINT 🚩⁠⁠Meet your host, strap on your snowshoes and soak up the alpine landscape.⁠⁠Feel the crunch under you...
03/07/2024

🚩DEPARTURE POINT 🚩⁠
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Meet your host, strap on your snowshoes and soak up the alpine landscape.⁠
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Feel the crunch under your feet as you walk on the crisp white snow; the sun starting to set while you wind your way through the snowgum forest from Wire Plain to the eco-village.⁠
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We LOVE sharing your photos of your time with us... so don't forget to tag us in your memorable moment in nature at the ...
01/07/2024

We LOVE sharing your photos of your time with us... so don't forget to tag us in your memorable moment in nature at the eco-village.

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WOOHOO SKIDOOAs part of your overnight adventure, you get to enjoy a scenic ride out of the eco-village on a skidoo, cou...
30/06/2024

WOOHOO SKIDOO

As part of your overnight adventure, you get to enjoy a scenic ride out of the eco-village on a skidoo, courtesy of .

It's a nice way to finish your stay on a high and if you love it you can always book a longer ride independently of your stay with us... just give Steve a call!

📸 Toshi Pander

Join us for a night of stories and scrumptious cheesy goodness. Be amused during your dinner experience by interesting a...
28/06/2024

Join us for a night of stories and scrumptious cheesy goodness.

Be amused during your dinner experience by interesting anecdotes from (or about) ANE founder JF. Learn about his genepi expeditions as a teen in the French Alps and his journey since moving to Australia. He's got some good stories AND so do our amazing team of staff this season who will be sharing the load and taking tours and hosting guests.

We are always amazed how convivial the atmosphere is at the tipi between strangers who strike up a conversation and end up having a fantastic night in a fun and relaxed setting... and completely off the grid... no TVs here!

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There's something so magical about watching the light hit the mountains. We are spoilt with our views in the Alpine regi...
26/06/2024

There's something so magical about watching the light hit the mountains.
We are spoilt with our views in the Alpine region in this beautiful pocket of North East Victoria!

I, personally, enjoy drinking my cup of tea while watching the sunrise in the morning, and taking in the pinkish hues of sunset perhaps with an aperitif in hand...

Why don't you try slowing down and taking in the natural wonders around you for a day?

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Gather round everyone. These school holidays, why not zoom up the hill for a snow day done differently? Come and embrace...
24/06/2024

Gather round everyone. These school holidays, why not zoom up the hill for a snow day done differently?

Come and embrace the nature of the season while staying comfortable by the fire, enjoying warming food and drink and then snuggling deep down into your comfortable bed in our memorable hypedomes.

No smelly ski gear here, just food, (wine), friends and memories in the making!

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Address

Wire Plain, Great Alpine Road
Hotham Heights, VIC
3741

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 10:30pm

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+61466280603

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Behind the scenes of our recent photo shoot.

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