Hike at a glance
Length
Duration
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Route details
Max elevation: 1898m
Min elevation: 1078m
Total Ascent: 1787m
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About this trail
Trail difficulty
Steep, rough, and demanding
These are challenging walks suited to experienced hikers. Expect sustained climbs, rough and uneven terrain, and longer distances.
Tracks may be less defined, and signage can be limited, so navigation awareness is important. These walks require good fitness, confidence on difficult terrain, and the ability to manage fatigue over time.
Safety note: Fatigue, poor navigation, or a sudden weather change can turn a hard walk into a serious situation.
Planning information
Preparation matters: Plan your overnight hike well and bring the right gear, weather-appropriate layers, food and plenty of water. Before you head out, read up on bushwalking safety and use this overnight hike planning guide to make sure you're ready. Need help getting started? Check out the full hike preparation guide.
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Safety and preparation
Think safety first
Australian conditions can turn a small oversight into a serious situation faster than most walkers expect. The Hiking Safety Systems and planning calculators are designed to help you identify and close those gaps before you leave home. Work through the Interactive Safety Scenarios to see how incidents unfold, then use the tools to build your plan and make sure a trusted contact has your trip details before you head out.
Let someone know
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take, and it only takes two minutes.
Heading somewhere remote, off-track or overnight? Use the comprehensive trip intentions form instead — your emergency contact will need more detail. Register your trip plan here →
Free checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there and where to stay
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Accommodation nearby
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Or search accommodation in nearby towns: Benalla, Bright, Dinner Plain, Falls Creek, Harrietville, Hotham Heights, Mansfield, Mitta Mitta, Mount Beauty, Mount Hotham, Myrtleford, Omeo, Porepunkah, Tawonga South, Wangaratta
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Weather on the trail
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
7 Reviews on “Machinery & Diamantina Spurs Hike (35km)”
Adeline Dickson
But good fun
Consider doing this in the reverse direction.
You avoid going up Diamantina Spur which is a slog.
Dominique Smith looks good
Emma Mickle with our fast pace and lack of water we can do this in a day.
Great hike. I agree with the previous comment. This is really a three day hike especially if traveling from Melbourne and starting out around 1 pm on the first day. Can be done in two but you would pushing it – Diamantina spur is very steep. Very busy at Easter but met great people.
Hi Brodie. There is a fire pit with steel contraption to hang pots etc off.
Hi Darren,
Do you park your car at Diamantina Hut also?
Many thanks
Hi there,
Is there an outdoor fireplace at/around Blair’s hut?
Cheers,
Brodie
Jenny Chant Hi there. Was up there re entry when hubby ran the alpine challenge. Diamintina spur is very steep. The water from the spring left several people with diarrhea. Awesome track but be careful with your due diligence. Lou xx
Jenny Chant looks awesome!!!
Julia Whitlock Catherine Jane
Lou Neale thanks x
Mat Ross let’s go
Sascha Hovens
Sascha Hovens added to the list
Tracey Thwaites