Walk Victoria's High Country - 5 Days



Who is this trip for
Age range
15 - 99Start / End
- Melbourne
- Melbourne
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 12Meals included
9Highlights
- Hike three of Victoria’s best-known alpine walking areas – Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek and the iconic Razorback Ridge to Mount Feathertop.
- Be treated to classic Victorian scenery with sweeping alpine vistas, snow gum meadows and fresh mountain air.
- Unpack once and spend four nights in the same accommodation in Bright – the perfect springboard to some of the region’s best hikes.
- Explore the Victorian Alps, otherwise known as the Victorian High Country, and discover historical mountain huts built in the 1800s.
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Summary
Discover the fascinating gold rush history of Victoria’s High Country on a five-day walking adventure with time to appreciate the many aspects of this beautiful and historically significant destination. On this trip, you’ll enjoy hikes in the Victorian Alps, including one of the best in the state, while looking out for local wildlife and chasing panoramic views from mountaintops and plateaus. If a walking adventure is calling you name, grab those hiking boots and set out!
Itinerary
Day 1
Melbourne / Mt Buffalo National Park / Bright
Welcome to Melbourne! Or Narrm in the language of the Wurundjeri people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Melbourne is now located. You'll meet your group early this morning at 8 am, then start your adventure immediately. Sit back and relax on the drive to Euroa where you’ll have morning tea before continuing to Mount Buffalo National Park. With sheer cliffs, waterfalls and sweeping views, this alpine land will dazzle with its natural beauty. After exploring some of the lower walks in the national park, get settled into your home away from home for the next four nights in Bright, on the traditional lands of the Dhudhuroa, Taungurung, Waywurru, Gunaikurnai and Jaithmathang peoples.
Day 2
Mt Buffalo National Park / Bright
Have breakfast, then drive back to Mt Buffalo National Park (the traditional lands of the Taungurung peoples) to take on ‘The Big Walk’. This spectacular trek to the top of the Buffalo Plateau climbs through tall forests and granite slopes. As the altitude increases, so does the scenery, with views of the Australian Alps. Finish the walk at The Gorge, perched atop a 300-m sheer cliff with panoramic views over the Alps. After, drive around the top of Mount Buffalo and marvel at the granite formations that rise from the plateau below. There’s plenty of wildlife that call Mount Buffalo home, so keep your eyes peeled for lyrebirds, Eastern rosellas, wombats and swamp wallabies. After a big day of exploring the national park, head back to your accommodation for dinner.
Day 3
Falls Creek / Bogong High Plains / Bright
After breakfast, head out for a slightly easier hike in the alpine meadows of the Bogong High Plains to the summit of Mount Nelse. Follow parts of the 650 km Australian Alpine Walking Track on the traditional lands of the Taungurung and Gunaikurnai peoples that winds along ridges and plains in the high country of Victoria and New South Wales. Then, visit one of the famous mountain huts of the Victorian high country. Many of these huts, dotted across the high country, were built in the 1800s and form part of the region’s heritage.
Day 4
Alpine National Park / Bright
Today, it’s time for one of the most iconic walks in Victoria – the Razorback Ridge. Mount Feathertop is the second-highest mountain in Victoria, nearly 2 km high and usually covered in snow from June to September. After a short drive, commence your hike via the Razorback Walk – one of Victoria’s most famous and rewarding walks, which leads to ‘The Cross’ where you’ll stop for a well-deserved lunch. From here, you can choose to walk the steep summit of Mount Feathertop where the views stretch on forever. Regardless of whether you continue to the top, you’ll enjoy some of the best views, from one of the best day walks in Australia. Tonight, swap travel stories with your fellow group members as you enjoy your final dinner together at a beautiful local spot.
Day 5
Bright / Melbourne
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning in town or lace up your hiking boots one last time and explore the Canyon Walk. Keep an eye out for birds and wildflowers as you enjoy views of the small canyon carved by the Ovens River and see water races dug by the region’s early miners. If you’ve done enough walking for the week, you might like to simply soak up the town’s atmosphere from a local café. This afternoon, make your way back to Melbourne, where your walking adventure comes to an end.
What's Included
Accommodation
Motel (4 nights)
Meals
Breakfasts: 4, Lunches: 3, Dinners: 2
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
If you ever get the chance to walk Victoria’s high country with Dan & Cammie, jump at it. As a 71 year old first timer to mountain hiking I found them to be incredibly knowledgeable, professional, kind & supportive - and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.
Jo Apr, 2025 VerifiedThis was an excellent short hiking trip, ideal for those training for a trek. The hikes were varied in terrain and length and we were surrounded by stunning scenery everyday. Food was wholesome and tasty and plenty of it. Cammie and Dan were exceptional as was Kirstie. The Victorian High country is stunning and I would highly recommend this trip.
Jennifer Apr, 2025 Verified
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