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Quick overview: Discover Mount Stradbroke, a challenging 11km hike in Victoria's Alpine National Park, near the remote town of Wulgulmerang. This Grade 4 trail starts and finishes at Limestone Black Mountain Road, leading you through captivating snowgum woodland and an old 4WD fire trail before rewarding you with panoramic views over the rugged mountains and Suggan Buggan Valley from the summit. Perfect for adventurous bushwalkers, this trail offers a slice of the Australian Alps' majesty, including glimpses of the Snowy River, Murray River headwaters, and the towering peaks of the Cobberas and Mount Tingaringy.

Length: 11km

Duration: 6 hrs

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: Return

Start: Limestone Black Mountain Road

End: Limestone Black Mountain Road

Location: Alpine National Park

State: Victoria

Nearby town: Wulgulmerang

From state capital: 432km

Latitude: -36.93946944

Longitude: 148.2259222

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Hike overview

The Mount Stradbroke track commences at the Limestone Black Mountain Road on Second Emu Flat and follows a disused and overgrown 4WD fire trail for part of the walk. Currently Mount Stradbroke Walking Track is signposted at the start (ignore the signposted distance as it is not correct), the route is marked sporadically and open for adventurous walkers. Beginning on an old fire access track, it becomes a mere trail winding through snowgum woodland towards the rocky summit. Emerging onto the summit of Mount Stradbroke, you are greeted by views across the mountains and down into the Suggan Buggan Valley.

Mount Stradbroke is a mountain in Victoria and is nearby to Rocky Range State Faunal Reserve and Suggan Buggan. In the heart of the Australian Alps, this is one of Victoria's largest and most remote areas of national park. The rugged landscape features the magnificent Snowy River and Suggan Buggan Valleys, the headwaters of the Murray River and spectacular peaks including the Cobberas (No.1 1838 m) and Mount Tingaringy (1448 m).

Camping

A good campign spot can be found nearby at Native Dog Flat. The camp includes a Parks Victoria Toilet, water from the Buchan River and plenty of open space to camp. It is a great spot to base yourself for a few days to enjoy both Mount Stradbroke and Mount Cobberas.

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Includes rock-hopping

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Mount Stradbroke Track (11km)

Total distance: 10938 m
Max elevation: 1334 m
Min elevation: 1214 m
Total climbing: 384 m
Total descent: -384 m

Download file: Mount-Stradbroke-Trail.gpx

Getting there

Mount Stradbroke Track (11km)

From Melbourne follow the M1 to Newborough. Take the exit towards Moe/Newborough/Yallourn Nth/C103 from M1 (135 km). Follow C103 and Cairnbrook Rd to Princes Hwy/A1 in Rosedale (50.3 km). Continue on Princes Hwy/A1 to Lucknow (94.5 km). Take C608 to Limestone Rd in Brumby and park on the tigh bedn of Limestone Black Mountain Road on Second Emu Flat. Note that this road is generally closed during windter due to heavy snow fall.

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Track grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

About the region

The Alpine National Park is a national park in the Central Highlands and Alpine regions of Victoria, Australia. The 646,000-hectare national park is located northeast of Melbourne. It is the largest National Park in Victoria, and covers much of the higher areas of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, including Victoria's highest point, Mount Bogong at 1,986 metres and the associated subalpine woodland and grassland of the Bogong High Plains. The park's north-eastern boundary is along the border with New South Wales, where it abuts the Kosciuszko National Park.

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