The Horn is a 1km, grade 2 hike located in the Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: The Horn Picnic Area

End: The Horn Picnic Area

Location: Mount Buffalo National Park

Closest town: Porepunkah

Victoria

From state capital: 345km

Longitude: 146.7645627

Latitude: -36.77636744

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Hike overview

The Horn is the highest point of Mount Buffalo at 1,723 metres. Picnic tables are provided at this site. The nearest toilets to the Horn Picnic Area are located at Cathedral Saddle. The Horn Track leads to a lookout with superb 360 degree views of the plateau and Australian Alps. Mount Buffalo National Park has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. The park features over 90km of walking tracks, panoramic scenery, waterfalls and scope for adventurous pursuits such as rock climbing and hang-gliding. Mount Buffalo is an all-seasons playground. In summer, wildflowers are plentiful and the park is a cool retreat from the heat of the lowlands. Take in superb 360-degree views from the summit of the Horn and the delightful Gorge Heritage Walk. Enjoy picnics, canoeing and camping at Lake Catani in the summer months. In winter the park is ideal for cross-country skiing with its gentle undulating landscape, spectacular sub-alpine environment and the convenience of over 14km of marked ski trails. The park offers safe and accessible tobogganing and snow play areas, providing great fun for the whole family.

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Total distance: 910 m
Max elevation: 1675 m
Min elevation: 1602 m
Total climbing: 85 m
Total descent: -95 m

Download file: The Horn.gpx

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About the region

An all-seasons national park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. First reserved in 1898, the 31,000 hectare park contains vegetation and fauna adapted to extremes of weather, as a result of its sub-alpine location. As you drive and walk throughout the park, you will see evidence of the recent fires, but you will also see the vivid colours as species begin to regenerate. There is plenty of wildlife to see including Lyrebirds, Eastern Rosellas, Wombats and Swamp Wallabies. Many animals can be seen along the main tourist road so please drive carefully, especially at dawn and dusk.

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Alicja Alice

Great hiking and also xcountry skiing spot

24/03/2022, 05:17

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Alicja Alice

Beautiful climb to the top!!!

24/03/2022, 05:17

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