Walk Victoria's High Country
From CAD $1964 Was CAD $2455
Guarantee
Kleine Gruppe
Demanding
Rating
(8 reviews)
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!
Highlights
- 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2303
Tour Type: Kleine Gruppe
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private Vehicle,Walking
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: PJXV
Starts: Melbourne / Mt Buffalo National Park / Bright, Australia
Finishes: Bright / Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (4), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Motel (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1964 ($393 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Included Activities:
- Mount Buffalo National Park - Day walks
Accommodation:
- Motel (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Mount Buffalo National Park - The Big Walk
Accommodation:
- Motel (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Alpine National Park - Falls Creek & Bogong High Plains walks
Accommodation:
- Motel (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Alpine National Park - Mt Feathertop Summit walk
- Alpine National Park - The Razorback Walk
Accommodation:
- Motel (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Bright - Ovens River to Bright Canyon walk
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
Madeleine - Traveled, April 2025
Intrepid offers excellent responsible and good value for money trips. The leaders are caring in all areas. Small group size. Well managed on the trip itself and easy and helpful booking procedure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2025
Jo - Traveled, April 2025
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.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2025
Jennifer - Traveled, April 2025
This 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.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2025
Laura - Traveled, March 2025
Awesome short trip, guides were fantastic (Geoff was the brains, Nina was the heart!), location spectacular and we had the best weather imaginable. Everything was provided for and thought of, making it a total stress free trip. Will definitely book again in future. Thank you :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2025
wendy - Traveled, November 2024
The Victorian high country is amazing. Whether the weather is challenging or not the experience is unique and wonderful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2024
Laura - Traveled, November 2024
Fantastic experience! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, the hikes were well-planned with stunning scenery, and the group was wonderful. A perfect mix of challenge, adventure, and camaraderie. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore Victoria’s High Country!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2024
Laura - Traveled, October 2024
Some really cool walks I wouldn't have known existed. Cammie & Dan were lovely guides. We were super lucky with weather & had sunny blue skies every day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2024
Amy - Traveled, September 2023
An excellent short hiking trip, with the convenience of staying in the same place each night with a hot shower and proper bed. Hiking days were long but not too difficult. Amazing views in good weather! And great to be able to look out to where we had hiked on the other days. I was the only person booked in my group, but the trip still went ahead and was awesome.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
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