Mt Buller - High Country Hiking Tours
We are a couple with great passion for the outdoors. Hiking, skiing, cycling and mountaineering are some of the activities we enjoy. We have hiked some of the most beautiful, remote and iconic trails on the planet and together bring a depth of experience and shared passion for walking and being in nature to every one of our bespoke, all-inclusive guided hiking adventures in Victoria's stunning High Country.
We have put together a number of affordable adventures that cater for various levels of fitness, experience and adventure needs, to provide everyone with an opportunity to hike this magnificent area rich in fresh air with an experienced guide who has passion for the High Country.
Whatever the adventure, our knowledge of the stunning landscapes of the foothills and alpine peaks of the area, as well as our expertise in planning and logistics ensure the best possible experience for everyone taking part.
Top quality hiking and camping equipment, and great meals, are included as part of the package. Everything, down to the smallest details are carefully arranged ahead of time so all you really need to do is pull on a pair of boots and set off on a journey guided by people who know the trails backwards and love sharing their knowledge and passion for Mother Nature.
Tours
Craig's Hut Discovery Hike (half a day)
Craig's Hut is one of Victoria's most iconic places and a must to see for anyone visiting the Victorian High Country. It was a movie set built especially for the film The Man from Snowy River in 1982 and was named after the family that lived there. The lead actor, Jim Craig was played by Tom Burlinson. The hut standing today is the 4th version. Version 3 burnt down by wild fire on 11 December 2006 and the hut was again rebuilt in 2007. The original hut was a movie set only and had no floor. It has been replaced with a more robust version as it became popular with visitors.
Total distance: approximately 3.6km return
Difficulty: Grade 3 (moderate)
Time on tour - approximately 4 hours (hiking approx. 1 hr 15 min, at Craig's Hut approx. 1 hr, drive approx. 1 hr 30 min)
This tour is suitable for families with children as young as 6 years old.
Eagles Peaks One Day Wonder (1 day)
Eagles Peaks are located in the Victorian High Country just out of Howqua Hills Historic Area. It's a peaceful place to walk to away from the often busy camping areas of Sheepyard Flat with amazing views of Mt Buller's Southern slopes and surrounding peaks. Enjoy one day of guided hiking through the Alpine National Park. Watch out for wildlife such as wombats and wallabies and hear the Kookaburras laugh as they follow you up the track.
Difficulty: Grade 4 - 5 (challenging - hard)
Total distance: approximately 5.6km (only a daypack is required on this hike)
Timbertop Summit Loop (half a day)
Mt Timbertop is located in the Victorian High Country on the way from Mansfield to Mt Buller. Its flat top is unmistakable and easily visible from Mt Buller Road. Mt Timbertop provides tranquillity and breathtaking views just a short distance from a major road. It's the perfect half a day guided hike along a well defined track. Watch out for wildlife such as wombats, wallabies and parrots. You can also spot small lizards along the way and enjoy colourful array of wildflowers during the warmer months.
Difficulty: Grade 3 - 4 (moderate - challenging)
Total distance: approximately 6km
This is a daypack carry hike only and is suitable for families with children 12 years and older.
West Ridge Adventure (1 day)
Mt Buller's West Ridge with its rugged terrain provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. This side of Mt Buller is very different to the better known North and South sides with its ski runs and mountain bike trails. This is a remote part of the mountain with very different hiking experience.
Enjoy one day of guided hiking in a remote part of the mountain, preferably with a mesmerising sunset at the end of it.
Difficulty: Grade 4 - 5 (challenging - hard)
Total distance: approximately 5.8km
Only a daypack is required on this hike.
Iconic Craig's Hut (2 Days)
Enjoy two days of guided hiking around Mt Stirling with an overnight camp at Craig's Hut.
Mt Stirling is a popular winter playground offering many kilometres of beautiful cross country ski trails, which in spring, summer and autumn become wonderful hiking trails. During spring and summer you will enjoy an array of wildflowers covering the hillsides.
This hike will take you through forests of towering Alpine Ash, through Snow Gum covered alpine areas and up above the tree line with breathtaking views of the Victorian High Country as you traverse over Mt Stirling's summit.
Difficulty: Grade 3 - 4 (moderate - challenging)
Total distance: approximately 23km
This is a daypack carry hike only. However, if you'd like the experience of carrying an overnight backpack, we can arrange that too. Just let us know.
This hike is achievable for children 13 years plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eagles Peaks Traverse (2 Days)
Eagles Peaks are located in the Victorian High Country just out of Howqua Hills Historic Area. It's a peaceful and very remote place to hike to away from the often busy camping areas of Sheepyard Flat. Physically demanding and mentally challenging, this hike will reward you with not only breathtaking views of Mt Buller's Southern slopes and surrounding peaks, but more importantly with personal achievement.
Difficulty: Grade 4 - 5 (challenging - hard)
Total distance: approximately 14.1km
Overnight backpack only option available.
Remote Ritchie's Hut (2 Days)
Nestled amongst the mountains, on the banks of the Howqua River where Fourteen Mile Creek flows in, is Ritchie's Hut. It was built by Robert, the son of Geoffrey Ritchie, with the aid of Fred Fry in late 1947 as a fishing hut. Geoffrey Ritchie and Antoinette Ritchie first moved to "Delatite" near Mansfield in 1902 and bought "Wonnangatta Station" in 1914.
Enjoy two days of guided hiking along the Howqua River in the beautiful Victorian High Country where the smell of earth and eucalyptus is so strong, it takes over your senses. Breathe the clean fresh air and tune in to hear the numerous birds that call the Victorian High Country their home.
Difficulty: Grade 2 - 3 (easy - moderate)
Total distance: approximately 12km
Overnight backpack only option available.
Stirling Experience (2 Days)
Spend two wonderful days hiking around Mt Stirling Alpine Resort with a guide who's very passionate about the High Country. You will hike through Alpine Ash forests and amongst majestic Snow Gums. Enjoy the wildflowers that line the path and keep an eye out for lyre birds. Look out for bugs and beetles and butterflies and just simply enjoy your surroundings. At the end of the day, from the summit of Mt Stirling, watch the sun set beyond the horizon.
Difficulty: Grade 3 (moderate)
Total distance: approximately 11.4km (plus approximately 2.2km for summit hike)
This is a daypack carry hike only and is suitable for families with children 9 years and older.
Two Peaks (3 Days)
Our Two Peaks hiking tour will take you across two magnificent mountains, Mt Stirling and Mt Buller. Both mountains are popular winter holiday destinations for many Victorians, but once the snow melts, the ski trails transform to wonderful hiking trails.
Enjoy three days of guided hiking through cool forests of the Alpine National Park and over peaks with breathtaking views. The scenery is ever changing with lush ferns edging the Delatite River, tall Alpine Ash forests, twisted Snow Gums and treeless mountain tops. This hike offers the best of both worlds in accommodation. You will rough it out in a tent the first night and sleep in a cosy lodge the second night.
Difficulty: Grade 2 - 4 (easy - challenging)
Total distance: approximately 42km
Winter Escape to Craig's (3 Days)
Enjoy three days of guided snowshoe hiking around the beautiful Mt Stirling and Clear Hills. This is a true winter adventure that will take you from well maintained cross country ski trails of Mt Stirling to the unmaintained backcountry trails of the Victorian High Country.
On this hike you will enjoy beautiful Alpine Ash forests, majestic Snow Gums, breathtaking views and high country huts, including Craig's Hut, which was a movie set built especially for the film "The Man from Snowy River" in 1982 and was named after the family that lived there. Today it's one of Victoria's most iconic places to visit. This adventure is physically and mentally demanding, therefore requires good level of fitness and mental strength. You will be required to wear snowshoes and carry an overnight backpack for the entire hike. The backpack will weigh between 21 to 25kg. You will also need warm, waterproof winter clothing.
Difficulty: Grade 4 - 5 (challenging - hard)
Total distance: approximately 24km
Overnight backpack only option available.
Crosscut Saw Adventure (5 Days)
The Crosscut Saw is located in the Victorian High Country and stands out amongst all the other peaks due to its serrated ridge.
This five day hiking tour will take you through some very remote locations with breathtaking views. This hike is challenging, at times demanding with steep climbs, rock scrambles and river crossings, but it's very rewarding in more ways than you can imagine. It's about testing yourself physically and mentally. Every day is different and comes with new challenges. The experience you will take away from this hike will stay with you forever.
This is Victorian High Country at its best, with endless views and the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever see.
Difficulty: Grade 3 - 5 (moderate - hard)
Total distance: approximately 58km
Overnight backpack only option available.
Location
Telephone Box Junction, Mount Stirling Road, Mount Buller 3723 Map
✆ 0407 827 833
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