Dinner Plain

Indigenous history The late Holocene (pre-Contact) Aboriginal traditional owners of the Dinner Plain region were likely the Omeo tribe of the Yaitmatang language group. Other groups of Aboriginal people, including neighbouring Dhuduroa, Brabalung (Gunai-Kurnai) likely passed through and visited the Alpine area of Victoria's High Country. Gunn has suggested a widespread "confederacy" of tribes existed across the Australian Alps during the late Holocene. He further argues that these connections may have ancient origins that are evident through a common rock art style that emphasises human figures. This alpine art style has origins in the mid-Holocene around 3500 BP, when the rock shelters of the region were primarily used for ritual purposes, The village was opened in 1986 by Deputy Premier Robert Fordham. Dinner Plain hosts the Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint annually, one of Australia's only snow-based sled dog races. == Alpine sports ==

During winter months, Dinner Plain is a popular destination for skiing holidays. Its many ski lodges and chalets provide accommodation for visitors. The village prides itself on its aesthetic architecture which is predominantly in the Australian Alpine Style. Vehicular snow chains are a legal requirement in the area during winter. ==References==