Victorian Alps Highlights Walk – 4 days
4 Days, 3 Nights
35 Km, Day pack only
Grade: 2-4, Easy-More Diff.
All Inclusive
Fully Guided
10 Guest Max
Discover the Beautiful Vic Alps on an All-inclusive Guided Walking Holiday
“A trek in the Victorian Alps with Park Trek is the type of holiday you never knew you needed!” – Pauline, December 2024
Discover the breathtaking beauty and soulful quiet of Victoria’s High Country on our all‑inclusive, small‑group Victorian Alps Highlights 4‑Day Walk. With a maximum of just 10 guests, this carefully curated journey invites you to slow down, immerse yourself in the alpine landscape, and reconnect with nature and likeminded travellers.
Covering approximately 35km with only a daypack, explore the best trails of Mount Buffalo National Park – Victoria’s oldest national park and one of its most iconic. Wander across grassy snow plains, through groves of sculptural snow gums, and along crystal‑clear river valleys. Take in panoramic mountain vistas, discover cascading waterfalls, and experience the rich biodiversity that defines this ancient alpine environment.
Led by experienced local guides, each day reveals a new facet of the High Country’s natural beauty and cultural significance. Evenings offer warmth and comfort with homestyle hospitality, nourishing meals, and character‑filled accommodation that supports the local community.
Thoughtfully designed for travellers seeking connection, wellness, and gentle adventure, this all‑inclusive escape allows you to fully unwind while everything is taken care of – including transport, meals, and daily guiding.
Join us and experience the restorative power of walking in the Victorian Alps, where every step deepens your connection to the land, your wellbeing, and the joy of shared exploration.
Read more about this beautiful walk in our blog. Also see our Blog for walker tips and tricks including, how our walks are graded, how to train for our walks, and how to prepare and what to wear on our walks.
All Inclusive Pricing from A$2,795 pp
- Inclusions
- Itinerary
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- FAQs
Our Walks Are All Inclusive
All Our Walks Include
- Small Group of 10 or less
- You only carry your daypack, we’ll take care of the rest
- Guided walks designed to immerse you in the region’s beauty, history and wildlife
- Two experienced and accredited guides – safety gear equipped and full of knowledge about the region
- Return transport and tour transfers included
Plus, This Walk Includes
- 3 nights fantastic accommodation
- Breakfasts, lunch & two-course dinners, plus heaps of snacks, fruit & non-alcoholic beverages on & off the trail
- Dinner out at a local brewery to sample some of the areas finest
- All National Park Entry Fees
- Carbon Offset Program in line with our commitment to sustainability
Itinerary
Download our Trip Notes above to get the full itinerary in PDF, including:
- Pre/post tour logistics & tips
- Full itinerary & map overview
- Gear requirements & packing list
- Accommodation & guest notes
Everything you need to prepare for the best walking holiday!
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
Day 1 – Chalwell Galleries, Eurobin Falls and Ladies Bath Falls
Distance: 3 – 4 km, 2hrs walking (Approx.) Grade: 2 (Easy)
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 time to enjoy some morning tea and 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 Buckland Valley and outwards towards Mt Bogong. Today we also visit the stunning Eurobin and Ladies Bath falls.
By early evening we settle into our accommodation with time to relax and unwind before enjoying nibbles followed by a delicious two course dinner prepared by your guides.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
Day 2 – Mount Buffalo National Park – Mollison Galleries or Mount Buffalo plateau loop
Distance: 12-15km, 6hrs (Approx.) Grade: 3 (Moderate)
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
Day 3 – Mackeys Lookout to Falls Lookout and Mount Buffalo Chalet
Distance: 10 km, 4hrs walking (Approx.) Grade: 3 (Moderate)
This morning we make our way back into the Mount Buffalo National Park to check out some more of the incredible sites it has to offer.
Starting from the picturesque Mackeys lookout at 927m above sea level, we meander our way through rocky outcrops and past spectacular views of the Kiewa Valley and surrounding alpine landscape. Mackeys lookout provides the perfect spot to take in the beauty of Mount Beauty and the Victorian Alps.
Making our way up to Falls Lookout, 1,321m above sea level, we encounter spectacular views of the Falls Creek area, providing a different perspective of the regions rugged terrain and cascading waterfalls.
Our turnaround point is at the heritage listed Mount Buffalo Chalet. Built in 1910, this large timber building has served generations of skiers and hikers. We can appreciate the grandeur of the building as we wander the terraced European gardens, which in spring and early summer is a mass of stunning colour.
We then make our way back to our accommodation to freshen up, before enjoying a meal out in the local town to celebrate.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation: Big 4 Bright Holiday Park
Day 4 – Ovens River Canyon Walk
Distance: 6km, 2hrs walking (Approx.) Grade: 2 (Easy)
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.
This stunning walk gives you the opportunity to enjoy the surrounds Bright has to offer, with two pleasant bridge crossings, a myriad of birdlife to spot and an opportunity to swim if you desire.
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 Victora around 5:30pm.
*Walking times and distances may be adapted to the weather and groups needs based on guides discretion.
Each day we also provide fruit, snacks, tea and coffee and a nibbles platter.
Each evening after our days walking, we return back to our accommodation for some time to refresh and enjoy the spectacular scenery around our accommodation. Your guides will curate a beautiful nibbles platter for you, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing evening. During this time, they will also conduct a briefing, offering insights into the days experiences and outlining your upcoming adventures. Using a map of the area, your guides will illustrate the various regions and walks we are set to explore in the days ahead.
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 Highlights walk. For a complete list of FAQs for all tours, read more here.
We depart from the National Gallery Victoria in Melbourne, meeting at 7:15am for a 7:30am 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.
If you’re preparing for this walk, the best place to find the forecast is through the BOM Melbourne, Mt Buffalo, and Bright,
*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.
If you’re interested in trekking the Victorian Alps and looking for a more challenging alternative, Park Trek also has the Victorian Alps Three Peaks Challenge Hiking Tour where you’ll take in vistas across Mt Dunn, Mt Feathertop, Mt Bogong.
2026 Departures:
4 Dec
2027 Departures:
23 Feb
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