Murchison Gap Lookout
Named after John Murchison an original squatter of one of the three original squatting runs in the district, this lookout sits right on the boundary of the Murrindindi region. A great platform juts out from the side of the hill here and it is a killer sunrise spot with the sun coming up behind the…
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The Victorian Government created Warby‐Ovens National Park, along with other new and expanded parks and over 200 conservation reserves, in June 2010 to protect and enhance the remaining River Red Gum forests in Victoria. The park is 14,655ha and is characterised by three distinct vegetation communities – the granitic hills and woodlands of the Warby…
Read MoreMonument Hill Lookout
This rugged outcrop of granite at the south-east corner of the Eldorado township is home to a monument honouring farrier Edwin Baldwin who died while serving in the Boer War. The original memorial plaque is on the northern face of the monument with a new brass plaque, supplied by the RSL in 2004, on the…
Read MoreMt Glenrowan
There is no better place to view the Ovens and King Valley and the Victorian Alps than from this vantage point. The nine-kilometre return walk to the lookout begins from the stile at Taminick Gap and follows Ridge Track. There is one steep section of sealed road leading up to the communication towers near the…
Read MorePicnic Point at Goughs Bay
A canvas of blue skies, rolling hills and blue water greet the eye at Picnic Point. A perfect spot to while away the afternoon on the shores of picturesque Lake Eildon. The site has everything you need for a relaxing picnic – shelter, barbecue, toilets and playground. Enjoy the Gough’s Bay lakeside walk with art…
Read MoreCraig’s Hut
Perched on top of the world, Craig’s Hut is one of the most famous High Country huts. Built as a set for the iconic Australian movie “The Man from Snowy River”. Pack a picnic and bask in the sun on the best front lawn in the High Country. On Clear Hills, Craig’s Hut offers stunning…
Read MorePowers Lookout
The rocky escarpment high above the King Valley was the hideout of Harry Power, a notorious but ‘gentlemanly’ bushranger in the 1860s. From the Mansfield-Whitfield Road, a three-kilometre trip along a gravel road brings you to a parking area with picnic tables and toilets. Discover two lookout points providing sweeping views of the surrounding mountain…
Read MoreRutherglen Wine Bottle
The water tower, which is now affectionately called the ‘The Wine Bottle’ was completed in 1900 and held 72,000 gallons to supply the town’s water. The tower became a backup supply once the new reservoir was constructed in 1945. The mesh top section was erected in December 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival…
Read MoreMount Granya Walking Track
Mount Granya State Park (6,140ha) has steep, forested slopes that rise dramatically above Lake Hume and the surrounding valleys. The Park features diverse vegetation and wildflowers which are particularly abundant during late spring and early summer. The walk, which is 10.4 kilometres return, begins in the Cotton Tree Campground, Granya. The site of an old…
Read MoreTallangatta to Old Tallangatta Stroll
The High Country Rail Trail runs (80 kilometres) from Wodonga to Shelley, with the heart of the trail running from Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta (six metres one way). Tallangatta is recognised by the the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as one of two ‘Notable Towns’. In 1956, the town relocated to higher ground to make…
Read MoreKeppel Lookout
This is one of those spots that pops up in most photoshoots in the area and it’s easy to see why. As you stand on the viewing platform, below you’ll spy Marysville and the inspiring peaks of the Cathedral Ranges (a hiking spot for your next trip), and the Black and Blue Ranges. The view…
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