The Victorian High Country

The Victorian high country has a special place in Australian folklore… These mountains were home to the Man from Snowy River…

Our starting point for the High Country is the town of Mansfield… and I've chosen a route that will take us up and around Mt Stirling and on to Mt Buller…

As we climb our way into the mountains, the scenery turns from lush temperate rainforest to eerie eucalylpts in the mist…

Our first stop is Craig's Hut, which was built as the home of the Man from Snowy River, for the film of the same name.

Off road drivers sometimes get a bit of a bad rap, but this hut was going to the pack, before the local 4wd club stepped in, restoring the hut for the use of drivers, trekkers and skiers alike…

Although these trails are generally well maintained, there are still sections where you need to be on guard…

Most tracks in the high country are pretty narrow, so be careful when approaching corners, be on the lookout for approaching vehicles.

And there are some sections where it gets pretty tough on your tyres… So make sure you take the right equipment with you, so that if you get a puncture, you can repair it.

As the peak of Mount Buller approaches, snow gum gives way to alpine meadow… and what a view!

Mount Buller… literally the end of the track. Although renowned for it's winter sports, in the warmer months it makes a spectacular 4wd destination.

We travelled 150 kilometres for our round trip from Mansfield to Mt Buller and back again. It's an easy and spectacular day trip from Melbourne.