Howqua Hills Historic Area
Gold mining relics and riverside campsites in the Howqua Valley. The Sheepyard Flat area is a popular spot for camping, hiking, and fishing.
Howqua Hills Historic Area lies in the Howqua Valley on the southern foothills of Mount Buller. Gold prospecting and mining took place here in the 19th century, and today you can still see old mine shafts and miners’ hut remains. Sheepyard Flat is the most popular riverside campground, with flat grassy spots and toilets, and camping here is free. From this point, you can follow the Howqua River Track on foot to historic huts such as Fry’s Hut. Brown trout can be caught in the river. The final part of the road is gravel, which becomes slippery after rain, so a four-wheel-drive or high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Buller Summit
- Mt Buller Bike Park
- Mt Buller Alpine Resort
- National Alpine Museum of Australia
- Mount Stirling
- Craig's Hut
- Delatite Winery
- Mansfield