SHORT WALKS & HIKING TRAILS

There's no better way to get a feel for what we love most about Mount Beauty than by taking a walk in the fresh mountain air. This little town is surrounded by trails, whether they be easy strolls along the rivers, or epic day hikes to the summit of Mount Bogong in the Alpine National Park. Here are a few ideas to find a walk that suits you.

TOP 5 WALKS

1. Mount Bogong Loop via Staircase and Eskdale Spur
Difficult & steep | 21km

2. Mount Beauty Gorge Walk
Intermediate | 4km

3. Kiewa River Trail
Easy and flat sealed path | 5.5km

4. Fainter Falls
Short & easy | 1.5km (Temporarily Closed)

5. Survey Track & Pole Track Loop
Intermediate | 12km

SHORT WALKS

Fisherman's Walk

Fisherman’s Walk

Lake Guy

Lake Guy Walk

Mount Beauty Gorge Walk

Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

Mount Beauty

Mount Beauty to Tawonga Trail

Survey Track / Pole Track

Survey Track / Pole Track

DAY HIKES

Eskdale Spur

The Hiking Society Mt Beauty

Mount Beauty Overnight Adventure

Staircase Spur Mt Bogong

Staircase Spur – Mt Bogong

Murray Valley Bushwalkers, Tony Marsh

ALPINE NATIONAL PARK

Whether its an easy stroll to see the oldest historic hut in the High Country, a morning hike through the wildflowers of the Bogong High Plains, or a trek to a mountain summit, there are walks of all types to choose from in the Alpine National Park. The Bogong High Plains and Mount Bogong are easily accessed from Mount Beauty, with most trailheads located at Falls Creek, just 30km up the road.

PREPARE FOR ANYTHING

From snow to bushfires, floods and gale-force winds, alpine weather can be fierce and change rapidly. Always check conditions before venturing out, ensure your equipment is working and carry adequate food, water and warm clothing. Importantly, download the VicEmergency and the Emergency Plus apps to your phone.

Notify someone of your plans before you set out. Many parts of the High Country have poor or no mobile phone coverage. In remote areas, emergency beacons and satellite devices are recommended for your safety.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Our region is sensitive to human presence. We are privileged to have endangered animals such as platypus, pygmy possums and alpine dingoes surviving in our environment. Your behaviour has a direct impact on our flora and fauna. When outdoors, stay on formed paths and roads and protect our wildlife and the beauty of our environment by taking all rubbish with you.

Never light a fire on during a Total Fire Ban. When permitted to light a fire, always extinguish your campfire completely before leaving. Enjoy our outdoors, and remember, leave no trace.

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