Park Trek offers two spectacular walks of the Victorian High Country. Our highlights walk is less challenging and focuses on the Mount Buffalo region, while our 3-Peaks walk is a challenging adventure ascending 3 of Victoria’s highest peaks. This article will help you decide which walk is best suited to your needs.
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“I booked with Park Trek to experience incredible hiking trails, comfortable travel / logistics and accommodation, and knowledgeable, professional guides. I got all of this and so much more. The guides were exceptional … their local knowledge offered so many insights. We were superbly taken care of from dawn until dark in the hands of consummate professionals!”– Jules, December 2023
Take on one of Victoria’s most exhilarating alpine adventures on our all‑inclusive, small‑group Victorian Alps 3 Peaks Challenge. Limited to just 10 guests, this carefully curated 4‑day journey invites you to push your limits, immerse yourself in breathtaking High Country landscapes, and share the experience with likeminded travellers.
Covering approximately 55km, you’ll ascend three of Victoria’s most iconic summits – Mt Dunn, Mt Feathertop, and Mt Bogong. Each climb offers its own reward: sweeping views from Mt Dunn, the spectacular ridgeline traverse of the Razorback to Feathertop, and the demanding Staircase Spur ascent to Mt Bogong, the state’s highest peak. Along the way, discover rugged alpine plains, snow gum forests, and valleys shaped by wind, water, and time.
Led by our highly experienced guides, each day is tailored to ensure safety, support, and a deeply enriching experience. With only a daypack to carry, you’re free to focus on the challenge, the scenery, and the quiet satisfaction of moving through true mountain wilderness.
Evenings offer hearty meals, warm hospitality, and comfortable accommodation that reflects the spirit of the High Country. Designed for fit, adventurous walkers, this all‑inclusive alpine experience strengthens the body, clears the mind, and connects you more deeply with Victoria’s remarkable high‑altitude landscapes.
We depart Melbourne and head north. Our first day’s drive takes us via stunning Victorian country landscape as we pass through Seymour, and Glenrowan—the home of Ned Kelly’s famous last stand and police shoot out in 1880.
As we enter Porepunkah we make our way up into the ‘island in the sky’ – Mt Buffalo National Park where we enjoy lunch at Lake Catani before we start our first hike of the tour as we take on Mt Dunn.
Mt Dunn is set amongst sub alpine plains, and tall alpine ash forest, sure to inspire you in this lush landscape. The summit offers sublime views of the Mt Buffalo plateau and will take us approx. 2hrs to complete this trek.
After our first spectacular walk and a busy day of travels we’ll head to the nearby township of Bright to our lovely overnight accommodation set amongst the trees on the Ovens River, enjoy some time to wind down before a delicious two course meal prepared by your guides.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
An early start for a big day! We make lunch, pack our gear, leave our accommodation and take a scenic drive through Tawonga Gap to Mountain Creek carpark. Our ascent is via the Staircase Spur track, climbing through the peppermints, then mountain gums, snow gums and finally breaking out above the tree line.
From there we achieve the summit cairn and stand upon Victoria’s highest peak at 1986 metres above sea level. A great place to have lunch, then it’s down via the Eskdale Spur to our bus waiting at the bottom.
We head back to your accommodation to relax and refresh before heading out into town for dinner at a local eatery or pub.
Depending on the weather, group dynamic and road access, todays walk could be completed in either direction. Guides will choose the most suitable on the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner at a local restaurant Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
We start today with a satisfying breakfast, and we make and pack our lunch and snacks for the trail. Then we’re off for a busy day taking on Mt Feathertop Summit via the township of Harrietville—an old goldmining township- heading deeper into Victoria’s high country at the head of the Ovens Valley.
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.
Walking straight into the Harrietville Hotel Motel after a long and rewarding day, it is a perfect time to gather round to share stories and reflect on the day’s adventure. After a well earnt dinner, we make our way back to Bright to turn in for the night.
Todays walk may vary between finishing at Mt Hotham or at Harrietville depending on weather, group dynamic and road access. Guides will choose the most suitable on the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner at a local restaurant Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
After the challenges of our last three days we enjoy a more relaxed start to the day. Walking directly from our doorstep we meander our way along the Ovens River Canyon walk. Enroute we can stop for a coffee and check out some of the beautiful town’s sights. There is also an opportunity to spend some time relaxing in town if your legs are a little weary.
We enjoy lunch in around the Bright region before heading back to Melbourne after what can only be described as an epic high-country adventure. We generally arrive back at the NGV in Melbourne around 5:30pm to conclude our tour.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation
Our overnight accommodation will be at our unique handpicked holiday park on the Ovens River. Situated in the heart of the Vic Alps high country at the foothills of Alpine National Park, in Bright. Communal dining will take place in our guides open plan cabin.
Accommodation style: We stay in cabins with communal dining area, balcony and views through the trees.
Rooming: Each cabin has two bedrooms with a mix of single, twin and queen beds. If you book a Single Supplement, you will have a room to yourself.
Bathrooms: Each cabin has one bathroom. You will be sharing the bathroom with other guests in your cabin.
Single Supplement: If you book single supplement this means you will have one bedroom in the two-bedroom cabin and could be sharing the cabin with one or two other guests.
Other: All towels and linen are provided. Each cabin also has an outdoor balcony setting, kitchen, lounge, TV and lovely bush views. There is a communal laundry on site.
Rooming upgrades for a private cabin is subject to availability with the accommodation provider for an additional surcharge. Please contact our team to discuss your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read through some FAQs about our Victorian Alps – Three Peaks walk. For a complete list of FAQs for all tours, read more here.
We depart from the National Gallery Victoria in Melbourne, meeting at 7:00am for a 7:15am departure.
We return to Melbourne at around 5:00 pm on the final day of tour. If you plan to fly out on the last day of the walk, please book your return flight for after 7pm.
As we depart from National Gallery Victoria, there are many accommodation locations that suit any budget in Melbourne. We have also negotiated a special rate with Hotel Grand Chancellor in Melbourne for Park Trek guests. Please contact Park Trek if you would like more information and a booking link.
The itinerary tab goes into great detail on exactly what to expect each day on tour. It includes difficulty, distance, and estimated hours of walking. You may also download our trip notes which have everything you need to prepare for the best walking holiday in an easy to digest PDF document.
Each day we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner (where applicable) as well as fruit, snacks and beverages to keep us full of energy throughout the walk. At the end of each day, we return to the evening’s accommodation to freshen up, relax, snack on some pre-dinner nibbles, and enjoy the local scenery. Each evening, our guides offer insights into the next day’s walk and talk through our upcoming adventures using maps to give you greater insights into the journey.
We carefully time each of our departure dates to coincide with the best walking months and, crucially, the safest time of year for each destination. The dates you see listed are the best times to walk the Victorian Alps.
*Walking times and distances may be adapted to the weather and groups needs based on guides discretion.
Single room availability is limited on this tour with the payment of a single supplement fee. While we can offer you your own room if available, facilities such as bathrooms and living areas may be shared with other guests.
If you prefer your own facilities or are interested in upgrade options for twin share or single supplement, please contact our team to discuss upgrade options.
This is a very challenging hike, and not for the faint hearted. You will require an excellent level of fitness.
The 3 peaks hike is a challenge many want to take on, but if you’re looking for an alternative trek in the region with a couple of easier trekking days, check out our 4 day Victorian Alps Highlights Hiking Tour.
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