Summary

Home to most of Australia's Alpine Region.

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Parks Victoria
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

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Walks in Alpine National Park

Easy

1.2 km return

40 mins

Clear Hills Track (Craigs Hut)

Share a part of Australian film history at iconic Craig’s Hut. High atop Mt Stirling, around 51 kilometres from Mansfield, the hut was originally constructed as the set for the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River. Bushfires ravaged it in 2006 but it was rebuilt and reopened to public visits two years later. Arrive by 4WD or following the 1.2 kilometre walking track from the Day Visitor Area to be wowed by panoramic, celluloid-worthy views.

Easy

1.6 km return

30 mins

Mount Hotham Summit

A short walk to the summit of Mount Hotham

Very Hard

16 km return

6 hrs

Mt Bogong via Staircase Spur Track

Mount Bogong (1986m) is the highest mountain in Victoria and provides a challenge to ascend but is worth every drop of perspiration to get those forever views.

Hard

11 km one-way

3.5 hrs

Razorback Ridge to Mount Feathertop

A classic walk along an alpine ridge from Diamantina Hut just bellow Mount Hotham to Victoria's second highest peak Mount Feathertop.

Very Hard

11 km one-way

6 hrs

The Northwest Spur Track & Tom Kneen Track to Mount Feathertop

The Northwest Spur leads up from the valley half way between Harrietville and Smoko to the Melbourne University Mountain Club (MUMC) Hut and is not always clear with little signage and then the Tom Kneen Track leads on past a spring and to the main trail to the summit of Mount Feathertop. Time needed variable going down ~3hrs going up ~6hrs.

Walks in Dandenong Ranges National Park

Easy

4.2 km return

80 mins

Dandenong Botanic Garden Walk

A circuit walk through the Botanic Garden with a variety of forested areas.

Medium

4.3 km return

40 mins

Kokoda Track Memorial Walk 1000 Steps

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark

Easy

1.5 km return

45 mins

Olinda Falls

Located in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.

The walk to Olinda Falls is only 350 Metres to the viewing platform and 500 Metres to the base of the falls. The walk itself takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is shaded from the carpark all the way down to the falls. There are picnic tables, running water, toilets and plenty of shade to sit in.

Easy

2.4 km return

45 mins

Sherbrooke Falls

Pleasant walk through ferns and majestic Mountain Ash to Sherbrooke Falls. Falls are best after rain.

Walks in Grampians National Park

Easy

263 m return

15 mins

Boroka Lookout

Boroka Lookout provides panoramic views over Halls Gap and the east of the Grampians.
The sunrise here is especially stunning and the views towards Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield are amazing with both the Wonderland and Mt William mountain ranges in view.