the climate of mount beauty is truly seasonal, with chilling winters, cool wet springs, scorching summers and colourful autumns. each season has its own attractions, including skiing, bushwalking, horse riding, gliding, bike riding (mountain and road) as well as fishing (river and lake). mount beauty has its own annual music festival, mountain bike competition and regular weekend markets on the first saturday of each month. there are also many four wheel drive tracks in the local area.