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For those who are looking for accommodation options close to Thornton's heart, lastminute.co.nz offers several options within a 10-kilometre distance.

Even though Thornton can't claim to be High Country's accommodation capital, it is home to the Rubicon Hotel Motel, which is relatively close to the CBD.

The Stonelea Country Estate can be found 10 kilometres from the heart of Thornton. Or, alternatively, the Marysville Garden Cottages is located 30 kilometres away. Two more places to stay worth checking out are the Burnt Creek Cottages Mansfield and the Bonnie Doon Caravan Park.

You'd be a flamin' galah to leave without taking a look at the other things on offer in High Country. Check out the history museums in High Country, or grab your daypack and enjoy the region's lovely mountains and snowfields. Popular activities in this part of Australia include snowboarding.

Mount Buller is 60 kilometres to the east of Thornton and is home to the Mt. Buller Ski Slopes and Village Center. The Grand Mercure Chalet Mt Buller and Duck Inn Mt Buller are some of the apartment and hotel alternatives in Mount Buller. Or, you could stay in Benalla, 80 kilometres to the north of Thornton, where you can pick from the Comfort Inn Benalla and Rose City Motor Inn. If you're staying in Benalla, set aside some time to check out the Moira Reserve and Benalla Costume and Pioneer Museum.

Australians are some of the world's greatest sports lovers, so why not indulge with a visit to Melbourne Cricket Ground? Find Melbourne Cricket Ground 95 kilometres to the southwest of Thornton. The Apartments @ Docklands and the Crown Towers are close to all the action.

If you're travelling into or out of Tullamarine Airport and plan to stay nearby, try the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport or the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport.