Alpine & Mountains

Victoria’s magnificent Alpine National Park covers some 646,000 ha across the “roof” of Victoria protecting many fragile ecosystems and the top of our mountain ranges. Covered by snow for many months over winter and early spring, this is a harsh environment and plants and animals have developed some amazing strategies to survive.

We visit during the warmer months when wildflowers bloom in the mountains and you can enjoy cooler temperatures than major cities. There is a rich Aboriginal and European history to learn about, a vast array of nature experiences, fresh mountain air, walking trails and time to sit quietly and absorb the peace of the Australian Alps.

Thankfully large areas of the Alpine National Park were not impacted at all by recent summer bushfires. Most places we visit are as beautiful as ever!

East Gippsland After the Fires Tour

Joint tour with Inala Nature Tours led by 2 specialist nature guides (Jenny & Tonia) 8 Days & 7 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy-Moderate
Walks: Easy-moderate grade walks. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Focus: Post-fire recovery, wildflowers, nature and wildlife.
Destinations: Snowy River National Park, Croajingolong National Park, Gippsland Lakes

The summer 2019-20 bushfires tore through large swathes of East Gippsland under extreme weather conditions. Jenny is teaming up with Tonia from Inala Nature Tours, to offer a week of nature experiences exploring both burnt and unburnt areas. From Snowy River National Park in the mountains to the Gippsland Lakes and Croajingolong on the coast. Learn about threatened species recovery programs, discover birdlife and spring wildflower displays as well as meeting local wildlife and gaining an insight into how both nature and local communities recover from fire. Add a generous sprinkling of history, a waterfall or two, plus time to pause and soak up breathtaking landscapes for a very rewarding and enlightening week.

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Alpine Walking in Autumn

5 days & 4 nights accommodation

Graded: Moderate
Walks: Moderate grade walks on minor trails with uneven, rocky or grassy surfaces. Includes hills and short steep sections.
Focus: Mountain walking, alpine environment.
Destinations: Alpine National Park, Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham, Australian Alps National Landscape

Imagine walking across the roof of Victoria, experiencing superb scenery as you gaze across mountain ranges into the blue haze. This is a classic lodge accommodated walking tour in the Alpine National Park with a lovely variety of guided walks every day. There will be majestic sculptured snowgums, soft snowgrass and rocky alpine ridges. Your local guide will share a great love and knowledge of the mountain to complete your ecotour holiday. Accommodation every night is in a comfortable lodge at Dinner Plain village. Learn More

Alpine Discovery Tour

5 Days & 4 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy
Walks: Lots of short easy nature walks and wildflower rambles
Focus: Alpine environment, wildflowers and nature experiences
Destinations: Alpine National Park, Dinner Plain Village, Australian Alps National Landscape

Gaze across range upon range of mountains stretching into the distance and at your feet, wildflowers bloom at the peak of the Alpine wildflower season. Touch the smooth trunked snowgums and wander along quiet trails discovering the joys of nature. Your local guide will share stories of history and introduce you and your small group of fellow nature lovers to the fragile ecology of the mountains. At the end of the day discover dark star-filled nights, peaceful bush sounds and relaxing accommodation at Dinner Plain Alpine Village.

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Mt Feathertop Adventure

5 days & 4 nights accommodation

Graded: Moderate-Challenging
Walks: Moderate to challenging day walks on minor grassy & rocky trails, includes hills and steep climbs and descents
Focus: Mountain walking, alpine environment
Destinations: Alpine National Park, Dinner Plain, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Australian Alps National Landscape

Challenge yourself on a guided walking holiday featuring the beauty and challenges of mountain walking, but returning to cosy accommodation every night. The highlight is a long day walk to Mt Feathertop, Victoria’s second highest peak. Add a range of other energetic walks, always with time to stop and enjoy what nature provides. With a small group of like-minded walkers enjoy the local knowledge of your guide, along with peace and solitude amidst the stunning scenery of the Alpine National Park. Learn more

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