Huon Hill Cruisy Circuit
Huon Hill Cruisy Circuit
Cruise for 15km around Huon Hill, along the Kiewa River and then the High Country Rail Trail on this medium grade fire trail network.
Summary
Cruise for 15km around Huon Hill, along the Kiewa River and then the High Country Rail Trail on this medium grade fire trail network.
Description
Spectacular views as you loop around Huon Hill without the steep ascents and descents. Take water.
Gradient: Few short steep sections
Surface: Fire trail and rail trail
This walking map was created as part of a Parklands Albury Wodonga project supported by the Victorian Government through the Volunteering Innovation Fund.
1004 Views
Points of Interest
1. Bandiana cinema
Walk start and end. Plenty of parking and close to retailers offering refreshments. Be sure to carry water and perhaps snacks if walking this 15km circuit.
2. Cross Anzac Parade
Follow the service road to the Blazing Stump and use the crossing points to cross to the Huon Hill side of Anzac Parade and into the estate.
3. Timberline trail rest stop
Need to catch your breath after winding your way up that incline?
4. Pass through the gate to join Butt Butt track
Our path takes in the start of Butt Butt track. Follow the signs.
5. Turn left at the track junction
At the track junction, take the left track to continue around the hill. Butt Butt track, in the photo, heads up the slope towards the lookout (another nice walk, which will get the heartrate up!).
6. Hillside traverse
Continue around the hillside. The track
7. White Box trees
This track is named after the White Box eucalyptus trees you can admire here. Their scientific name is Eucalyptus albens. The name comes from the colour of the bark.
8. Hillside views
Looking through the trees and onto the hillside slope
9. Murray River and beyond
This northern part of the walk offers views towards the Murray River and Albury as the track continues to traverse the side of the hill.
10. Join Bundy Track
At the track junction turn left to join Bundy Track, heading downhill.
11. Stand of young trees
The track here winds between the trucks of a stand of young trees.
12. After leaving the wooded area bear right
Leave Bundy track as you pass under the powerlines - heading towards the river.
13. Join Kiewa River track and head upstream
As you join the track, turn right to follow the river upstream.
14. Shaded by the trees
This delightful section of trail winds alongside the river and below the canopy of trees.
15. Kiewa rest stop
An inviting bench is the ideal spot to take a break and admire the Kiewa River as it flows by.
16. Kiewa walk track end
After the entrance gate, head right to follow the pedestrian path towards the estate and alongside the houses, parallel to the Murray Valley Highway.
17. Cross to Military Street
Continue to follow the Murray Valley Highway towards Wodonga by crossing at Military Street and joining the off-road walk and cycle path.
18. Roadside route
This corridor sits between the Murray Valley Highway and the Cudgewa -Wodonga Rail Trail.
19. Kiewa Valley Highway
Cross the Kiewa Valley Highway and join the rail trail.
20. Bandiana museum ponds
This pond adjoins the Army museum and Bandiana military site.
21. Bandiana rest stop
Turn right at the rest stop to leave the rail trail and return to the start! Perhaps you'd like to enjoy walking other parts of the High Country Rail trail.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Local treasures
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
