Meet The Team
We’re ready to help whenever you need us.
Our team at Alpine Valley Getaways is based in Bright, so we have first-hand knowledge of the area and the know the properties we manage inside out. Our team extends far & wide – with our crew in the office and our legends on the ground, we’ve got you and your entire stay covered.
We’ve been caring for Bright holiday accommodation for over 17 years, so you can trust us to deliver your Alpine Valley Getaway with ease.ย We’re with you from start to finish, from searching to staying, and beyond! ย We hope you’ll love your stay with us and become regular guests we get to see year after year.
Emma Hinchliffe
Director
Talk to me about property management, real estate, Harrietville and fun family activities.
Emma landed in the area in 2000 for a season at Mount Hotham, then some back & forth for a few more. Eventually in 2005 Emma & Tom settled in Harrietville and started a cafe/wine bar. By 2007, bubs no. 1 was on the way and Emma was asked to help look after 3 holiday units in town… flash forward a couple of years and the cafe was sold and Alpine Valley Getaways was well & truly established. As they say, the rest is history!
Cailin Marsh
Operations
Talk to me about organising your snow holiday, walking trails for you and your dog or many of the other relaxing activies to be enjoyed around town.
Cailin moved to the area originally to complete a season at Mount Hotham and never left. After many years working at Mount Hotham and some overseas snow trips sprinkled in here and there Cailin joined the Alpine Valley Getaways team. In her spare time, you will find Cailin horse riding, fishing, catching up with friends or enjoying a good book.
Janine Hagens
Accounts
Janine made a tree change to the Ovens Valley over 20 years ago and has never looked back.
She loves dreaming about her next holiday or heading to the big smoke to take in a show or concert, but the best part is always returning to this beautiful part of the world.
Anna McInerney
In-house styling + Sustainability
Talk to me about property styling, sustainability and tackling Mount Hotham with kids
After several seasons living and working within property management at Mount Hotham, Anna migrated to the valley floor in Harrietville to build a home with her partner (who she snaffled from the mountains) and commence life as a young family. These days she loves nothing more than getting out mountain biking and snowboarding with friends and her kids. She also has a passion for the environment and sustainability and tries to live life simply, sustainably and with regard for this beautiful area she is lucky enough to live in.
Priscilla Armstrong
Marketing & Communication
Talk to me about music & theatre, the mountains & all our delicious food & wine.
Priscilla was born & raised in Porepunkah. Although she has lived away many times over the years, the hills kept calling her home. Priscilla moved back home in 2019 & joined Alpine Valley Getaways and enjoys many of the area’s amazing outdoor activities includes hiking, skiing, singing & performing and and is partial to a local glass of wine.
Jess Franson
Marketing
Talk to me about organising your snow or foody filled holiday.
Jess is an old Mount Hotham lover, having worked there for years; local knowledge is her specialty.
Now living in the picturesque town of Harrietville, she spends her time swimming, and eating her way through Bright and the surrounding townships.
Kylie Bertuch Haynes
Administration
Kylie grew up skiing, working and playing at Mount Hotham and has considered the area home far longer than she has officially lived here (since 2009). Now the mother of 2 little wild ones, her favourite things to do are ski, practice & teach yoga, travel, camp, mountain bike, hike and adventure with friends or family.
Tom Hinchliffe
Bin boy
Friendly neighbor-hood bin boy!
Taking care of the BINSness, so you don’t have to whilst on holiday!
Don’t forget to recycle, reduce and reuse!