Summary

This walk is approximately 14 kms and five hours return trip and is recommended for the experienced hikers (ignore the automated time and distance).

Description

The walk starts at the carpark on the Howitt Road, 81 km north of Licola via the Tamboritha Road. The first 5 km passes though pleasant Snow Gum woodlands and small, open snow grass plains. The memorial Vallejo Gantner Hut near Macalister Springs was built in 1970 as a refuge for bushwalkers.

Beyond the hut the track follows a narrow ridge, with spectacular views into the headwaters of the Macalister River (west) and Wonnangatta River - Terrible Hollow (east).

After a climb of 0.5 km the Australian Alps Walking Track is reached. Turn left, it is only a fairly short walk to the open rolling summit of Mt Howitt and Howitt West Peak. Nearby is the jagged Cross Cut Saw, The Razor, The Viking and Mount Speculation, and in the distance Mount Buller to the west, Mount Buffalo to the north and Mount Feathertop to the north west.

Please contact Parks Victoria for more information on maps and directions. Further information from a local office should be sought before embarking on any of the Park's walks. Visit http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/alpine-national-park/things-to-do/walking-and-hiking Email info@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 13 1963.

1128 Views

Points of Interest

1. Amazing view

These views make the climb worthwhile

2. Alpine Flora

Plenty of native flora along the journey

3. More views

A reason to stop and enjoy the scenery

Features

Nature trail

Park / Garden