We have teamed up with Hedonistic Hiking and can now offer you a complete
7 Day Gourmet Guided Walking Holiday across the Victorian Alps
Hike the classic trails of the legendary High Country of Victoria: The Razorback, Mount Feathertop, Mount
Buffalo and the Australian Alpine Walking Track.
Follow in the footsteps of some of the early visitors to this
area -
the explorers, the gold diggers and the first European settlers. In the
past, travellers stayed in huts - we
stay in fabulous hotels and
mountain lodges in Falls Creek, Dinner Plain and at The Buckland in the Buckland
Valley.
Dine on the delicious cuisine and sample the wonderful wines of the Alpine Valleys of northeast Victoria.
What is included?
- Services of experienced and knowledgeable guides who will look after your every need and bring this
stunning area to life.
- All meals including wine.
- Gourmet picnic lunches each day and snacks en route.
- Dinner in a variety of superb restaurants.
- Support vehicle, enabling you to walk as little or as much of the trail as you please.
- Transport to/from Albury in air-conditioned minibus.
- Comprehensive pre-trip information.
- Luggage transported for you so all you need to carry is a small backpack with water etc.
Itinerary
Trip starts and ends in Albury, NSW.
Direct flights and train services from Melbourne (300km), Canberra
(350km) and Sydney (588km).
Day 1
From Albury we drive (2hours) to the Alpine Resort of Falls Creek
(1495m) where we stay in a comfortable
Alpine lodge for two nights. The
lodge has its own indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna. Time to relax
before dinner.
Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast we head out onto the Bogong High Plains.
Stretch your legs with an introductory walk
past some of the historic
alpine huts and be entertained by the legends of former cattlemen that
once roamed
these hills. See beautiful flora and maybe glimpse the wild
brumby horses. Dine out in one of the Resort's fine
restaurants. (11km)
Day 3
We leave Falls Creek and follow a section of the Australian Alps Walking Track,
a magnificent 650km walk
from Walhalla (near Melbourne) to Canberra.
Our walk crosses the High Plains before descending through snow
gums to
the former cattle-grazing lands of the Cobungra River. In the afternoon
we climb up to Mount Hotham.
We stay in the heart of Dinner Plain Village for 2 nights. (21km)
Day 4
Time to unwind in the pretty alpine village of Dinner Plain.
The village is situated in the Alpine National Park,
on
the highest freehold land in Australia. The architecture of the
buildings has been inspired by the
characteristics of cattlemens'
huts. Guided walk through the snowgumsIn the afternoon there will be
time to
treat yourself to a relaxing massage or spa treatment.
Day 5
We leave Dinner Plain and walk the breathtaking Razorback Ridge
to Mount Feathertop, the second highest
mountain in Victoria at
1922m. Enjoy fabulous unbroken views across the High Country. Shortly
beyond the
summit we are met by 4-wheel drive vehicle and we descend to
the Buckland valley. Stay for two nights in
luxury at The Buckland with
views to Mount Buffalo. Dinner tonight is at one of the region's top restaurants -
Simone's of Bright - awarded 2 Hats by The Age Good Food Guide.
Day 6
Visit beautiful Mount Buffalo,
the mountain named by the 19th-century explorers Hume and Hovell.
Guided
walk over the beautiful granite plateau with stunning views to
the Buckland and Buffalo valleys. Enjoy your final
gastronomic picnic
whilst on top of the world. Return to the Buckland Valley and celebrate
the end of the trip
with a fabulous gala dinner at Villa Gusto.
Day 7
After breakfast we transport you back to Albury where the trip ends.
Walking
 Moderate - Hard Walking
Shortest day 11km
Longest day 25km
5 days of walking. Well-graded tracks on mountainous terrain.
Significant ascents/descents. Optional easy boulder-hopping on
Mount
Buffalo. The tougher days are balanced with easier days.
The walking is
fairly rugged in sections so sturdy walking boots,
with good ankle
support, are recommended. Walking poles
would be an advantage,
especially on steeper sections.
Dates
26th Dec 2008 - 1st Jan 2009
30th Jan 2009 - 5th Feb 2009
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 info@hedonistichiking.com.au
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