Hiking, High Country, Victoria, Australia
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Walking

Call it hiking, bushwalking or just admiring the stunning scenery, the extensive network of tracks and trails around Victoria's highest peaks offer delights galore for those setting out on foot.

Walking as adrenaline adventures
Prepare your hiking sticks and ready your pack to set off to the top of Victoria's highest peaks for challenging terrain and breathtaking views over the stunning alpine landscape. 

Walk the iconic Razorback, across an exposed ridge linking a classic alpine peak and Mount Hotham ski resort. You can also journey from Hotham right across to Falls Creek on the Alpine Wild Walk, crossing the Bogong High Plains and its carpet of summer wildflowers, past snow gum woodlands and historic cattlemen's huts. 

Meandering through the High Country
Use your feet to travel between the High Country's family-run boutique wineries and gourmet food producers. Wander the banks of the Murray River to wineries along Rutherglen's Muscat Trail.

Stroll the panoramic alpine plains around Falls Creek, or weave along Mount Buffalo's excellent walking tracks, spotting kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, possums, gliders, falcons and delicate rarities like the Alpine Silver Xenica butterfly.

Murray to the mountains rail trail, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail

Wander through the beautiful and peaceful Ovens River Valley, enjoying views of the rugged landscape of Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps.

Mount Buffalo, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Gorge Heritage Walk

Retrace the steps of the early European visitors to Mount Buffalo on this gentle walk around the towering granite cliffs of the famous Buffalo Gorge.

Mount Feathertop, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Australian Alps Walking Track

Take the time to enjoy this extraordinary long-distance walk and experience for yourself Australia's finest alpine country.

Lake Eildon Walks, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Lake Eildon Walks

Walk through the bush and enjoy views of Mt Buller, the lake and the local wildlife, including grey kangaroos, wallabies and wedge-tailed eagles.

Chinese Bridge, Wandiligong, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Wandiligong Walk

Bring the family on this enchanting walk beside murmuring creeks and leafy avenues in this historic township in the beautiful Wandiligong Valley.

Mount Buffalo, High Country, Victoria, Australia

The Horn Trail

Mt Buffalo National Park Length: 750 metres Walk: 30 minutes one way Track: Moderate/rocky Grade: Steep Start: The Horn Carpark Finish: The Horn...

Craigs Hut, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Mount Buller to Mt Stirling Trail

Walk the scenic trail from Mt Buller to Mt Stirling taking in the glamour of a popular downhill resort and the quiet of a cross-country skiing Mecca.

Alpine National Park, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Bicentennial National Trail

Take to the saddle and follow the route of Australia's pioneering horsemen through some of the country’s most spectacular natural landscapes.

Howqua River, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Howqua River, The Bluff Trail

Take a two-day trek to the rocky escarpments of the Bluff, featuring breathtaking mountain views, alpine meadows and historic cattlemen's huts.

Bogong High Plains, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Mt Bogong via Staircase Spur Trail

Work your way to the top of Victoria's highest and most beautiful peak and experience the commanding views of this high country wilderness.


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