Mount Ned Overlook Walk (4.5km)

Historic Route to Mount Ned Overlook

This description documents the original informal route used to reach Mount Ned Overlook from Anglers Rest before the area was formalised as the Anglers Rest Walking Track.

The walk climbs steadily from the Anglers Rest Campground to a rocky ridgeline overlooking the Bundara River Valley. Although relatively short, the route was once lightly marked and could be difficult to follow in places. The reward for the effort is a series of excellent viewpoints across Victoria’s high country, including Mount Wills, Benambra and the surrounding alpine ranges.

From the Anglers Rest Campground, walk towards the Blue Duck Inn Hotel but do not cross the wooden bridge over the Cobungra River. Just before the bridge, a faint track heads upstream along the river-left bank. This horse track climbs gradually before meeting an old cart track and turning right.

From here the route originally followed a series of faint paths and intermittent markers leading uphill through open forest and grassy slopes. Navigation could be challenging in places, particularly where the terrain opened out and the trail became less distinct. The route generally trends south and then follows a ridge line towards the summit area.

During the time this route was documented, sections were marked with pink tape and occasional cut brush to assist navigation. These markers may no longer exist and the route should not be relied upon for navigation today.

As the ridge steepens, the trail becomes clearer and leads to several rocky outcrops that offer sweeping views over the Bundara River Valley. Even without reaching the summit rocks, these viewpoints provide some of the best scenery in the area.

At the summit area, a short scramble through granite boulders leads to the highest viewpoint. One option involves climbing into a narrow crack using a rope with knots before emerging onto the summit rocks. An alternative route bypasses the crack by moving around the boulder and scrambling through a small gap in the rocks. Both options require care but reward hikers with expansive alpine views.

Despite its relatively short distance, the climb gains elevation quickly and can feel steeper than expected in sections. Allow around one to one and a half hours to reach the summit.

Today the area is accessed via the formalised Anglers Rest Walking Track (5km), which provides a clearer and more reliable route to the same viewpoint above the Bundara River Valley.