Mollison Galleries (14.8km)

Summary

The Mollison Galleries hike traverses both Five Acre and Mollison Plains in the heart of the Buffalo Plataea. The return hike is clearly sign posted as it winds its way through snow gums, alpine ash forests, rocky outcrops and grassy plains. Commence the hike at the reservoir day visitor area and walk back the way you drove in to the start of Mount McLeod Track. Follow this track for approximately 300m before turning left at a signposted track. Heading generally west towards Five Acre Plains you will take in a few side trips to Og Gog Magog and Eagle Point. Both offering rewarding views of nearby peaks and the Buffalo Plateau.

After leaving Eagle Peaks you will cross the Mollison Plain before reaching the most westerly point on this circuit. The track ends at the rocky outcrop of Mollison’s Galleries providing views into the Buffalo River Valley below.

From the Galleries, retrace your steps past Eagle Point towards Og Gog Magog. Before the trail turns north past Og Gog Magog turn right and follow this trail along its length until you reach the Rocky Creek Track. On reaching the Rocky Creek 4WD track turn left and head north following the trail along its length past Devils Couch and back to the Reservoir.

About the region

The Mount Buffalo National Park is a national park located in the alpine region of Victoria, Australia. The 31,000-hectare (77,000-acre) national park is located approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi) northeast of Melbourne in the Australian Alps. Within the national park is Mount Buffalo, a moderately tall mountain plateau, with an elevation of 1,723 metres (5,653 ft) above sea level. Mount Buffalo is a moderately tall mountain plateau on the west side of the Victorian Alpine region. The top of the mountain has striking granite boulders and rock formations. From the north, the mountain is quite remarkable, with the highest accessible point being a prominent peak called The Horn. A walking track leads to The Horn and visitors can enjoy a 360 degree view from the top.

Getting There

Drive towards Bright via Hume Highway, Wangaratta and Myrtleford. Take the turn off to Mt Buffalo near Porepunkah. Drive up to the Buffalo plateau, continue past the road to the chalet and drive until you see the Parks Office on your right. The gravel road to the reservoir is on the right about 500m past the Parks Office. If you reach the VicRoads depot you have gone to far. The road is suitable for 2WD vehicle but take care and drive slowly. Park at the end of the road near the reservoir.