Head on an authentic alpine hiking adventure at pristine Mt Stirling this November to June. From iconic Craig's Hut to Australia's highest tree, Romana from High Country Hiking Tours has all the local insights to maximise your mountain getaway. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.
BOOK A GUIDED TOUR
STEP 1. BOOK A GUIDED HIGH COUNTRY HIKING TOUR
Reach out to High Country Hiking Tours to book a guided Mt Stirling experience. Choose from half day to 5 day treks with meals, hiking and camping equipment all supplied so you can focus on the fun. More of a self-guided hiker? These tips all apply as well.
MAJESTIC FOREST
STEP 2. HIKE THROUGH TOWERING ASH TREES
Meet Romana from High Country Hiking Tours at Telephone Box Junction to start your guided Mt Stirling adventure. With your provided pack and gear strapped on, hike through towering ash trees and over ridges with pristine forest until you reach the snow gums at Craig's Hut .
CRAIG'S HUT
STEP 3. PICNIC AT ICONIC CRAIG'S HUT
Check out famous Craig's Hut from the iconic 'The Man from Snowy River' movie. Stroll around the inside and marvel at the sweeping views from the balcony before sitting down for a hearty packed picnic. Extra points if you get a picture with one of the local horse riding tours in the background.
ALPINE CAMPING
STEP 4. CAMP ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN
Sleep under endless starry skies on the side of a mountain. Mt Stirling has a stack of great sheltered camping spots. Set up and catch the sunset from the Craig's Hut zone or near the Mt Stirling Summit. Better yet, High Country Hiking Tours have got your camping gear and dinner sorted.
AUSTRALIA'S HIGHEST TREE
STEP 5. VISIT THE MT STIRLING SUMMIT TREE
Visit Australia's highest tree. A true icon, the solitary Mt Stirling Summit Tree proudly sits at 1725m, well above the alpine tree line. Estimated to be over 320 years old, this ancient snow gum is covered in snow in winter before springing up to stand majestically in summer.
360 DEGREE SUMMIT VIEWS
STEP 6. SNAP A PICTURE AT 1749M ON MT STIRLING'S SUMMIT
Stand on the rooftop of Australia at the Mt Stirling Summit. The hike to 1749m above sea level all feels worth it as you take in 360 degree mountain views. This is a moment that you'll definitely want to capture. If you're lucky, you may even see a rainbow!
