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Length: 19.9km
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Duration: 7hrs
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Grade: 4
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Delatite River
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End: Delatite River
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Location: Alpine National Park
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Closest Town: Mansfield
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Distance from CBD: 239km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.1059566
Longitude: 146.3751311
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Bitumen Road
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Bitumen Road
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Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
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Drinking Water
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Steep Terrain
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Mountain Bike Trail
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Historic Lighthouse
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Hike Summary
The Mount Buller Traverse ascends the scenic West Ridge of Mount Buller and is one of the most exhilarating ridge hikes in the Victorian Alps. There are sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and the rugged terrain is a real eye-opener to those unfamiliar with this less visited side of the mountain.
Commencing at the junction of Summit and Doughty Roads the trail ascends the steep, rugged and dramatic West Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount Buller, then descends the mountain via the untracked McLaughan Shoulder and the Klingsporn Track.
About the region
The Alpine National Park is a national park located 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.
Getting there
From Melbourne, take the Hume Fwy/National Highway M31, C382, Goulburn Valley Hwy/B340, B300 and Mount Buller Rd/C320 to Summit Rd in Mount Buller. Continue along Summit Road to just beyond Sawmill Settlement to Doughty Road. The hike commences from the junction of Summit Road and Doughty Road. You can park your vehicle in a number of picnic areas opposite this junction on the northern side of Summit Road.
Tips
- Only for the very fit, this involves over 1300m of accumulated vertical ascent.
- This is a challenging hike that should not be underestimated. Do not attempt this hike during Summer or Winter unless you are experienced in Alpine conditions and have the necessary equipment for snow hiking (crampons/ice axe/snow shoes)
- This hike requires that you have a sufficient level of equipment (in good working order), fitness and self-reliance. It is vital that you take personal responsibility for ensuring you are prepared!
GPX File
Max elevation: 1773 m
Min elevation: 599 m
Total climbing: 1321 m
Total descent: -1320 m
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51 thoughts on “Mount Buller Traverse (19.9km)”
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Just spent the weekend doing this hike and it is spectacular. <3
Hello Vicki. Just wondering how well marked the track is ? There signs pointing you in the right direction along the way I assume ?
Georgie Montgomery….
Yes…. Let’s do it….
lets wait for the snow to melt first ??
I’m on my way to get more maps as we speak..:)
Oh yeh def get rid of the snow…
Hiked with a group couple of months ago. Great hike and great, a bit extreme, weather. A mix of rain, hail, sun and snow.
Here is a short video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTPujb1eP_Y
Did this hike recently (April 2018). Walk generally good condition, though section from Mt Buller peak down to junction with Klingsporn track was slow going and trail hard to follow at places – possibly a bit overgrown these days.
Cameron Forrest Harley Ravaillion B-jade Bedford
We should do this
Yeah I really wanna do vic
We should organise to go there for two nights 🙂
Yeah I want us all to plan to go away soon maybe camping somewhere ?
Sunny Regan yesss 🙂
Emma Mickle Better take a road trip and add it to the list
Yessss…. just wondering, do you have an actual list because mine is in my head so have forgotten 90% of them….
Negative. I only have maps.
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You can be list lady.
I’ll do my best however it may not live up to Dean’s standards so please don’t be disappointed in me!
He is next level ?
Ash OKeefe
That would a good one to do in autum or spring. Mt Buller is a beautiful place!
Ash OKeefe Yass girl I’m keen as. ?Can’t wait to see this place ? Let’s aim for November ?
Liam Jordan
Looks mint
Dude i’m dying to
Thomas WoodsKristy Hope Arvaj think we could snowboard/ski down? ?
Bit of backcountry style ? Would be a pretty long walk with skis/snowboard?
Haha give it a go
Suzie Sharp can we book this one in when I get back??
Jessica Raslan
Phil Garside will this hike being closed to those day hikes you talked about in the car last Sat? Like driving to Bright for a day hike
Nope, I would do that in a day if I wanted to!! Seems fun!
Phil Garside this is a 7 hr day hike!
Haha I know! Overnight would be better but I would still do it. Why not I always say!
Marie Painter – here’s one for you to try next ??
Jenn Aedo Marjorie Andrea shall we ladies?
Sounds good to me. When are you thinking of going though. October is and start of November a lil busy for me.
Sure….we should stay there tho. ….it seems I will start a new warehousing job soon…so I will have only sundays free…
grade 4 idk lol that’s a definite maybe lol yeah
It’s not as bad as a grade 5 ??
Leesa Swanson bogong was a grade 4!
Suzie Sharp yeah but you conquered Bogong so you’ll be fine to do this ?
Anna Louise
Larissa Machado Tobias
Benita Trevaskis
It is a great hike just the section on the way back is really overgrown and a bit hard to navigate.
Jill Wren get the message !!
Jack Stanton Might find button man here ?