Mount Bogong
Victoria's highest peak, at 1,986 metres. Reaching the summit takes a full day's hike from near Mount Beauty, and it suits experienced walkers.
Mount Bogong rises to about 1,986 metres and is Victoria's highest peak. It lies within Alpine National Park. The most common route to the summit is the Staircase Spur, which starts near Mount Beauty. The return trip covers about 17 km with a climb of around 1,300 metres and takes 8 to 10 hours. The summit is an open alpine meadow with views of Mount Feathertop and Falls Creek. Mountain weather changes extremely quickly, and there have been fatal accidents here in the past. Always walk with companions, carry full equipment and watch the weather forecast. In winter, only those with alpine experience should attempt the climb. The drive from Bright to the trailhead takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
All day (off-season, no snow)
Nearby sights
- Falls Creek
- Tawonga Gap Lookout
- Mount Feathertop
- Mount Hotham
- Dinner Plain
- Harrietville
- Mystic Flight Park
- Wandiligong Valley