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DAY TOURS
High Country Extended
Departing Mansfield Visitor Information Centre at 9am this tour travels along the Mt Buller Rd stopping at Merrijig to view the area where many of the scenes of the film “The Man From Snowy River” were filmed. Continuing on we head for Mirimbah (gateway to Mt Buller) turning onto the Mt Stirling Road where we leave the bitumen behind and climb steadily towards Telephone Box Junction.
Travelling along the Circuit Road we pass by King Saddle and stop briefly for a photo opportunity of the beautiful King Valley.We call in at Razorback Hut for a cuppa and cake before travelling to Craig's Hut. This hut was originally constructed as a location for the highly successful Australian film “The Man From Snowy River”. Craig's Hut is set on a grassy knob surrounded by snow gums, with panoramic views of the spectacular mountain ranges. The hut was rebuilt as a tourist attraction in 1993.
After lunch we head for the summit of Mt Stirling to take in the spectacular scenery of the renowned High Country. Descending down to Howqua Gap we swing back on to the circuit road before dropping down to the dramatic Bindaree Falls. Returning to the Circuit Rd, we now head for home via the Mt Stirling and Mt Buller Roads. Arriving in Mansfield approximately 4:30 pm.
The tour includes morning tea and barbecue lunch.
Duration of Tour: approx 7 ½ hrs. 9am-4 ½ pm.
$110.00 p/p (GST incl.) *Children (15and under) half price.
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs catered for.
This tour operates between November – May.
Bookings for the High Country Extended Tour are essential.
Peaks and Valleys
Depart Mansfield Visitor Information Centre at 9am travelling along the Mt Buller Road stopping at Merrijig to view the area where many of the scenes for the film “The Man From Snowy River” were filmed.
Highlights on this adventure tour include: Razorback Hut, Pineapple Flat, King Basin, King River crossings, King Hut, Bindaree Falls, Craig’s Hut and Mt Stirling Summit. On this tour we travel through many river crossings along the King River which makes this a unique tour and a memorable day.
The tour includes morning tea and barbecue lunch.
Duration of Tour approx 9hrs. 9am-6pm
$125.00 p/p (GST incl.) *Children (15 and under) half price
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs catered for.
This tour operates between November – May
Top of the World
Depart Mansfield Visitor Information Centre at 8.30am travelling along the Mt Buller Road stopping at Merrijig to view the area where many of the scenes for the film “The Man From Snowy River” were filmed
Turning off at Mirimbah we hit the dirt track, along which we travel up through Howqua Gap then down to Bindaree Falls, cross the Howqua River, continuing on to Bindaree Hut, Pikes Flat, Bluff Hut, King Billy 1 & 2 and Lovick’s Hut.
Returning through historic Howqua Hills and if time permits calling in at Fry’s Hut, it’s a huge day 9-½ hrs (folks maybe this one’s not for the children).
The tour includes morning tea and barbecue lunch.
Duration of Tour approx 9 ½ hrs. 8.30am-6pm.
$150.00 p/p (GST incl.) *Children (15 and under) half price.
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs catered for.
This tour operates between November – May.
Twin Peaks
Departing Mansfield Visitor Information Centre at 9am our tour takes you along the Mt Buller Road stopping at Merrijig to view the area where many of the scenes for the film “The Man From Snowy River” were filmed.
The tour then travels along Mt Stirling Rd through Telephone Box Junction to the challenging Howqua Gap Track where the views are spectacular (don’t’ look over the side!) The Howqua Gap Track winds it way to the summit of Mt Stirling where passengers enjoy a short walk.
The tour then continues on to Clear Hills and Craig’s Hut which was originally constructed for the highly successful Australian film The Man from Snowy River.
After a sumptuous lunch the tour then takes you down to the beautiful Bindaree Falls before travelling back along the Circuit Road to the Mt Buller Alpine Village via the Corn Hill Track. A guided tour of the alpine village is a highlight before the tour returns to Mansfield.
The tour includes morning tea and barbecue lunch.
Duration of Tour approx 8 ½ hrs. 9am-5:30 pm.
$130.00 p/p (GST incl.) *Children (15 and under) half price.
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs catered for.
This tour operates between November – May.
Vision Splendid
This tour departs Mansfield Visitor Information Centre at 9am and travels along the Mt Buller Road stopping at Merrijig to view the area where many of the scenes for the film “The Man From Snowy River” were filmed.
Turning on to one of the old logging tracks, we climb from the valley floor up towards Razorback Ridge where you will realize why this tour is called “Vision Splendid”. On a clear day the scenery is just breathtaking.
Some of the highlights on this tour are Tomahawk Hut, Mt No 3 Refuge Hut, Razorback Hut, Craig’s Hut, Mt Stirling summit views, Bindaree Falls and Telephone Box Junction.
The “Vision Splendid” tour returns to Mansfield at approximately 5 pm.
The tour includes morning tea and barbecue lunch.
Duration of Tour approx 8hrs. 9am-5pm.
$125.00 p/p (GST incl.) *Children (15 and under) half price.
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs are catered for.
This tour operates between November – May.
Bookings for our Vision Splendid Tour are essential.
HISTORICAL TOUR -
Stockyard Creek
Howqua Hills Historic Tour: (journey of historical significance)
High Country Scenic Tours have exclusive access to the remote and beautiful 420-acre property of Stockyard Creek, surrounded by State Forest this secluded historic area is steeped in history.
Enjoy an interpretive guided tour of historic pioneer huts and mining sites with Wendy Jubb Stoney. The tour includes access to interesting historic areas not available to the general public. This property was used extensively for the Snowy films, as well as several documentaries and films on the High Country.
The tour would not be complete without lunch at a fully catered lunch taken at Greenstone
Be invited for morning tea and lunch at Greenstone, where electricity is supplied by solar panels and a turbine in the creek.
Howqua Hills Historic Area is a site of natural beauty where you can rediscover the days of gold mining and settlement in the area as you walk past historic relics from times gone by.
Places of interest include:
• Howqua Greenstone. Outcrops of the oldest rocks in the alpine area can be seen along the river. Aborigines prized it for its hardness and used it for stone axes, spearheads and cutting tools.
• Sheepyard Flat. Locals say that after the valley was settled, shepherds yarded sheep on the flat at night keeping the dingoes at bay.
• Tunnel through Tunnel Spur. Built in 1884 to link the Howqua River and a water race, it is about 100 metres long.
• Water race. Cut by hand in 1884 to carry water to the “Hanney” waterwheel, it is four kilometres long and can be seen above the road from Tunnel Spur to the chimney.
• Brick chimney. Completed in 1884 and used as a smelting furnace. The waterwheel “Hanney” was erected nearby and powered by water from the race. “Hanney” was 63 feet (18 metres) in diameter and drove the crushers that broke the ore into a suitable size for gold extraction by roasting the chimney.
• Fry‘s Hut. Fred Fry built his home in the late 1930s. Fred's life in the Howqua Valley was the basis of Neville Shute's novel 'The Far Country’, published in 1950. Overnight camping is not permitted in Fry's Hut.
Together with spectacular scenery this will be a day to remember.
Please note this tour operates throughout the year and during the winter is a wonderful alterative for that rest day away from skiing.
Duration of tour 8 hrs. From 9am- 5pm. Morning tea and lunch included.
$125.00 p/p
A minimum number of 10 guests are required for this tour; bookings are essential.
Private tours can be arranged (conditions apply)
TWILIGHT TOUR - Alpine Sunset
Late afternoon and evening is a special time in the Victorian high country. The forest and mountains are touched with a magical golden light, and the bush animals come out to feed. Enjoy a full barbecue dinner with dessert, complimentary local wine and beer or BYO other drinks.
We depart Mansfield Visitor Information Centre or local accommodation venues at 4pm, travelling along the Mt Buller Road turning off at Mirimbah. Following the Stirling Road past Telephone Box Junction this tour joins the Circuit Road calling into Razorback Hut, an original cattlemen’s hut. The tour then continues to Craig’s Hut where we take some time out to enjoy the spectular profile of Mt Cobbler (1628m).
The tour then travels along the rugged ridgeline to the summit of Mt Stirling (1747m) where we settle down to a scrumptious BBQ dinner in time to view the sunset over Mt Buller (1804m).
Our return journey takes us down through the stands of regal Mt Ash, and snow gums with their white trunks highlighted by the sidelights of the Oka (a truly unique sight especially if there is low mist). We rejoin the Circuit Rd at Howqua Gap and continue on to Mansfield arriving at the Visitors Centre at approx 10pm.
Duration of tour: 6- 6½ Hrs 4pm - 10:30pm.
$115 p/p (GST incl.) * Children (15 and under) half price.
All tours operate daily, subject to weather and track conditions.
Vegetarian & other special dietary needs are catered for.
This tour operates between December - March.
Please Note: It is advisable to pack for a cold night as the temperature drops away during summer evenings (don’t forget the camera).
Please Note: To make the most of your day with us we suggest you bring the following items:
- Insect repellent
- Hat and sunscreen
- Personal water bottle
- Warm jumper or jacket
- Camera & spare film.
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