Mount Dunn & Macs Point Hike (9.5km)

The Mount Dunn and Macs Point circuit is a 9.5-kilometre loop in Victoria’s Mount Buffalo National Park, offering a well-paced, Grade 3 hiking experience that generally takes around three hours to complete. Set on the expansive Buffalo Plateau, this walk invites you into a striking alpine landscape, where granite outcrops rise suddenly from the earth, and tall forests give way to open plains brushed with snow grass and wildflowers in the warmer months.

The walk begins from the Reservoir Day Visitor Area. From here, follow the access road back to the start of the Long Plain Walking Track. The track initially meanders through a mixed landscape of snow gums and alpine ash, occasionally opening up to reveal glimpses of the plateau beyond. After about 1.5 kilometres, a side track branches to the right, leading to Mount Dunn. Although the ascent involves a short but steep 100-metre climb, the rocky summit rewards your efforts with sweeping, elevated views that stretch across the Buffalo Plateau—arguably among the best in the park.

After spending time at the summit, retrace your steps down the eastern slope of Mount Dunn and rejoin the main track. Continue by turning right at the junction, descending into a shallow valley before climbing again toward Wild Dog Plain. This section of the walk passes through a diverse mix of environments, eventually arriving at Split Rocks and the Giants Causeway. Here, nature has sculpted immense granite formations that loom impressively over the landscape—well worth pausing to explore.

The track then continues south-west, crossing gentle snow grass clearings as it approaches Macs Point. This is another highlight of the circuit, with far-reaching views over the Great Dividing Range and the folded landscape of the Victorian high country. The sense of space and scale from this vantage point is both peaceful and grounding.

To return, retrace your steps briefly and turn left at the junction to join Rocky Creek Track. The final stretch of the walk follows this trail north-east, gently descending through open plains and snow gum woodlands. The shifting light through the trees and the wide skies overhead offer a calming close to the hike, leaving you with that quiet satisfaction that often follows time well spent in the high country.

This walk offers a little of everything that makes Mount Buffalo so special—alpine forests, dramatic granite tors, wide open plains, and panoramic views—all within a half-day loop that’s both accessible and deeply rewarding.