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Victorian Alps Adventure

Need to know

  • Best time to travel: October – April
  • Tour duration: 4 days
  • Group size: 10–18 travellers
  • Challenge grade: 3.5/5
  • Accommodation: Lodge style shared accommodation
  • Minimum age: 18 (younger ages considered on application)

Tour from AUD: Price available upon request

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    Trip at a glance

    On this four-day adventure, you'll discover the Victorian Alps and its vast and beautiful alpine areas. Challenge yourself as you conquer some of the state's highest peaks. Meander through grassy snow plains, climb rocky summits and take in spectacular alpine vistas and dramatic river valleys.

     

    Visit historic high country huts, walk on sections of the Australian Alps Walking Trail and explore Mt Buffalo National Park, Victoria's oldest and most renowned for its striking alpine scenery and abundant wildlife. 

     

    Travelling with like-minded travellers, you’ll walk away with treasured moments and the knowledge that you have been a part of something life-changing!



    Give back

    We know travel is better when you can give back as much as you get. That’s why we have designed our trips around contributing, supporting and participating in local projects and community initiatives that have a positive social and environmental impact.

     

    Each of our tours provide a unique way to get up close and personal with the destination and incorporate a fundraising target or donation into the travel costs, which enables travellers to connect, give back, and travel with purpose.

     

    If you are a charity, corporate or a private group interested in the Victorian Alps Adventure please email us at info@soulfulconcepts.com

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Melbourne to Mount Buffalo NP
    Our local guide will meet the group at National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road (just outside the entrance to the gallery and the large pools) at 7.45am for a 8am departure.

    It is a four and a half hour drive to Mount Buffalo National Park where we begin our first hike so we'll break up the  journey by stopping in one of the smaller towns along the way where you will have the option to purchase yourself a  coffee.  

    As we arrive into Mount Buffalo National Park we’ll enjoy our lunch at Lake Catani camping & visitors area before heading out to explore The Chalwell Galleries.  

    The galleries are a jumble of large granite rocks forming impressive passages. Some sections are tight to squeeze through, and do expect some rock scrambling through the granite outcrop. Enjoy magnificent views over the Buck land Valley and outwards towards Mt Bogong.  

    By early evening we settle into our accommodation with time to relax and unwind before heading out to dinner in the township of Bright.  

    Accommodation: Big 4 Bright resort or similar

    Meals: L,D

    Trekking distance: 3.5 km (approx. 2 hours walking, easy grade) 



    Day 2: Mount Buffalo National Park
    Today we head out to explore a new area of Mount Buffalo National Park. Based on the weather conditions your guides will use their local knowledge to select from our range of options to provide you with the ideal walk  for the day to showcase the best that Mount Buffalo National Park has to offer.  

    The day could see you scrambling through the granite boulders to soak in amazing views across the Buffalo plateau or following the trails taken by the Aboriginal people of the region through tall forests and granite  slopes where they seek to find the Bogong moths.  

    In the late afternoon we will head back to our accommodation for a hearty and delicious two-course meal prepared by your guides.  

    Accommodation: Big 4 Bright resort or similar

    Meals: B,L,D

    Trekking distance: (12 — 15 kilometres walking, approx 6 hours, moderate grade) 



    Day 3: Mt Feathertop
    Today is an early morning start with breakfast and preparing lunch to enjoy on the trail. Today we will be aiming to reach the summit of Mt Feathertop, the second  highest mountain in Victoria and one of the most picturesque peaks in the state.  

    Our trailhead is at the south end of the breathtaking Razorback, a ridgeline connecting two of Victoria's highest  peaks – Mt Feathertop and Mt Hotham. It is a rocky and very exposed trail in parts and caution is required, particularly in windy conditions. The climb to the summit of  Mt Feathertop (1922m) shows off incredible views.  

    As we descend down the mountain into Harrietville you’ll pass through camping areas dispersed amongst  the snow gums and into the forest, before finishing the  trail with a huge sense of achievement.  

    Head back to your accommodation to freshen up, before enjoying a meal out in the local town to celebrate. 

    Accommodation: Big 4 Bright resort or similar

    Meals: B,L

    Trekking distance: (22 kilometres walking, approx 9 hrs, hard grade)

    Day 4: Mt Dunn – departure day
    We depart our accommodation in the morning, ready for  our final day of tour. Today we will be taking on the Mt Dunn summit.  

    Today we will be exploring the sub alpine plains and tall  Alpine Ash Forest. As we reach the summit, enjoy spectacular views of the Mt Buffalo Plateau.  

    This afternoon, with smiles on our faces and many stories  to share, we’ll head back to Melbourne. We will arrive back  in Melbourne to the National Gallery of Victoria around  5:30pm. 

     

    Meals: B,L

    Trekking distance: (7 kilometres walking, approx 3hour, easy grade)

    • What's included:
    • Two trek guides, who will drive, cook and care for you
    • Transport as indicated in itinerary, including collection and return to Melbourne. We use a comfortable mini coach with a trailer attached for luggage. We also use the coach to drop off and pick up during the course of the day
    • Meals as indicated in itinerary
    • We always carry a thermos with plenty of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, plus biscuits and/or cake
    • Accommodation on a twin-share basis (single supplement available at additional cost)
    • National park entry fees as indicated in itinerary
    • What's not included:
    • Airport transfers
    • Single supplement
    • Optional tours and excursions
    • Tips and gratuities (optional)
    • Personal travel insurance and ambulance cover
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Other services not listed in the inclusions column

    * Travellers are responsible for valid visas throughout the duration of the trip

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    Need to know

    • Best time to travel: October – April
    • Tour duration: 4 days
    • Group size: 10–18 travellers
    • Challenge grade: 3.5/5
    • Accommodation: Lodge style shared accommodation
    • Minimum age: 18 (younger ages considered on application)

    Tour from AUD: Price available upon request

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