FAST FACTS – ALPINE NATIONAL PARK
THE ALPINE NATIONAL PARK is located 350-450km north
east of Melbourne. It covers much of the higher areas of the
Great Dividing Range in Victoria, including the state’s highest
point, Mount Bogong.
Camping is permitted throughout much of the park. There
are designated campsites with pit toilets, picnic tables and re-
places. Bush camping is allowed in other areas of the park how-
ever campers must be fully self-suf cient and bring all food, wa-
ter and camping equipment.
4WDing is popular during the dry weather during the
warmer months. Track closures can be common during wetter
periods. There are many tracks from beginner level to very dif cult,
very remote tracks. Something for everyone.FAST FACTS – WONNANGATTA VALLEY REGION
THE WONNANGATTA VALLEY is a remote valley in the Victorian
High Country. The town of Mans eld is located 130km away, and
the valley is approximately 350km from Melbourne.
TALBOTVILLE sprang to life as a gold mining town when gold
was discovered in the Crooked River, but vanished when the
gold ran out. Today, Talbotville is a camping area with lush green
grass, bordered by the Crooked River. The Talbotville camping
area provides picnic tables and replaces with cooking plates, and
fresh water can be collected from the Crooked River.
4WD tracks within the region include the infamous Zeka
Spur Track, which descends steeply into the Wonnangatta Valley,
and Billy Goat Bluff, which is rated as a very dif cult track and
follows the top of a steep ridge and affords stunning views of
the region. Both tracks are relatively technical and feature steep
ascents and descents as well as sharp rocks, ruts and loose gravel
sections, and require quality all terrain tyres and a two-inch life
as a minimum.
Camping is available in a number of fantastic campsites
throughout the Wonnangatta Valley region. The Wonnangatta
Homestead campsite offers basic free camping, composting toilets
are the only facilities. Talbotville is a fantastic place to camp down by
the Crooked River with more facilities provided. Campers are advised
to bring their own drinking water and rewood, and to be aware of
re bans that may be in place over the summer months.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.FAST FACTS – OMEO REGION
OMEO, Bright, Mount Beauty, and Dargo can be found on the
eastern side of the High Country, 410km east of Melbourne.
This is where hilltop vistas can be traced along the edge of the
Snowy Mountains (via the Great Alpine Road). Omeo’s a pioneering
mountain town renowned for its gold mining history and cattle
grazing.
The challenging Cobberas Track can be reached via Lime-
stone-Black Mountain Rd, half an hour out of Benambra.
Toilets, picnic tables and replaces are provided at the follow-
ing camping areas JB Plain between Hotham Village and Dinner
Plain on the Great Alpine Road (walk in only) Buckety Plain, Ras-
berry Hill and Langfords West (horse yards) on the Bogong High
Plains east of Falls Creek. Toilets, picnic tables and replaces are
provided at the following camping areas
Dispersed bush camping is permitted throughout the area except
within 200 metres of the Bogong High Plains or Pretty Valley Roads.
Petrol can be found in Bright, Dargo and Omeo.FAST FACTS – CORRYONG REGION
Near the upper reaches of the mighty Murray, Corryong
sits in northeast Victoria and is 300km from Canberra and 400km
from Melbourne. The air is as clear as you will ever nd in this
air-conditioned valley of the gods that sits at the base of the
Australian Alps.
Camping and driving permits can be found for the
nearby Snowy River and Burrowa-Pine National Parks at
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.
Can be found in Corryong and Albury.
MORE INFO: On other hotspots in the area can be found at
http://www.murrayriver.com.auFAST FACTS –ALPINE NATIONAL PARK FAST FACTS –OMEO REGION
FAST FACTS – WONNANGATTA VALLEY REGION
FAST FACTS – CORRYONG REGION
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