High Country and via Ferrata
Destination
Australia
Days
4
Grade
4 · Pretty Fit
Distance
48km
Accommodation
Hotel
Start · End
8:30 am · 4:00 pm
Famous for skiing, but awesome for hiking. Taste some real adventure and reach the summit of both Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. Not only that, on the steeper side of Mt Buller we try out some steeper terrain with Australia's only and brand new Via Ferrata experience. Explore the Victorian High Country and surrounding areas featuring stunning mountains, valleys, rivers and an abundance of rich history.
The spectacular landscape changes from alpine grassland, rolling hills and eucalyptus forests to Mountain peaks, sheer ridges and high plains. Spoiling us with a vast array of activities, hiking challenges and breath-taking scenery, this high country tour allows you to work hard on the trail during the day and rest easy at night.
What's included
Accommodation & Amenities
Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.
Activities, Training & Equipment
All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.
Experienced & qualified guides
Our guides are trained to give you the best on and off trail support.
First Aid Support
All our staff are Remote First Aid trained, have comprehensive first aid kits and carry UHF radios and PLBs when required.
Social & Fun
The TSA community is supportive and our groups are welcoming.
Transportation
To and from the airport, plus everything in between. Daily transport to your placement and back.
Field notes
Trip Highlights
Summit two iconic high country peaks
Great social fun with support and encouragement
Comfortable and cosy accommodation at the Sebel resort
Full catering, lunch and snacks including most dietary needs
Experienced & qualified guides
Scenery & wildlife
Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
We travel from Melbourne in the morning or alternatively you can meet us at our location. We will pick you up in the CBD Ibis hotel on Therry st at 8:30am. We’ll travel straight to our first hike so please wear hiking clothes ready for the first day. Our first hike (7km) is an awesome introduction with a steep trail up to jaw dropping views across the high country. We’ll have lunch before our hike and afterwards head to our nearby accommodation to settle in, have dinner and get to know each other.
Meals · L · D Stay · Hotel
Day 2 Day 2
After breakfast we’ll drive up to our first mountain- Mt Stirling, a short drive from our accommodation. Today is a full day hike up and around the summit of Mt Stirling (18km). On the way we’ll explore a couple of high country huts and be prepared for epic views up at the summit. This is a loop hike so we descend through the majestic forests back to our transport and back to our accommodation for a well deserved dinner and relax.
Meals · B · L · D Stay · Hotel
Day 3 Day 3
Another day, another mountain! Today is the day you’ll get to experience Australia’s only via Ferrata based up on the summit area of Mt Buller. Taken from Europe it’s a super safe way of experiencing high alpine terrain you normally wouldn’t hike on. Please note max weight is 120kg for this experience. This is how you feel alive!, you’ll be so pumped after this one and yep you guessed it, the views are pretty damn good. This activity will be in the morning and we’ll have lunch in Mt Buller village, with a chance for a coffee. We’ll stay on the mountain completing an afternoon hike before retiring back to our accommodation for stories, dinner and basking in your achievements.
Meals · B · L · D Stay · Hotel
Day 4 Day 4
Today, after breakfast we’ll pack up our gear and then head out for a final hike down in the mountain valleys (13km) complete with more morning snacks and lunch. We aim to finish early afternoon giving us time to grab vehicles (if you drove) and head back to Melbourne and your drop off point in the CBD.
Meals · B · L
Additional Information
Includes
- 3 nights accommodation, twin share
- A comfortable bed, a hot shower and a place to relax at the end of the day, leaving you recharged for tomorrow’s adventures!
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- The food will be provided by the accommodation and/or our very own adventure staff. We’ll prepare and cook your delicious and nutritious dinners, lunches, all snacks and breakfast.
- Experienced and qualified guides
- Highly trained and experienced tour guides who will bring the adventures to life. Our all guides are remote first aid trained and carry powerful UHF radios, PLB’s and first aid kits.
- Walking
- This trip is grade 4 so you should be comfortable on longer distances and varied terrain as well as ascending steep trails.
- Scenery
- Mountains, forests, rushing mountain rivers, mountain escarpments (up close!)
- Community
- Friendships are forged through shared experience. Create long-lasting connections with like-minded people as you experience something amazing together.
What to Bring
We’ll provide a full packlist before you head off, but here are a few basics for each day:
- A drink bottle, or two bottles on a hot day.
- A small backpack
- Medication, camera, etc…
- Hat or beanie depending on weather
- Walking poles if you normally carry them
- Walking clothes suitable for changeable mountain weather on each day
- Leather (or equivalent) palmed gloves: bike gloves, garden gloves, climbing gloves- These are for the Via Ferrata
Highlights
- Experience Mt Buller summit like never before on a via Ferrata
- Summit two iconic high country peaks
- Great social fun with support and encouragement
- Comfortable and cosy accommodation at the Sebel resort
- Full catering, lunch and snacks including most dietary needs
- Experienced & qualified guides
- Scenery & wildlife
- Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!
Accommodation
Discover the comfort of The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort, featuring elegant self-contained studios, spacious one-bedroom apartments, and cosy two-bedroom chalets with kitchens, gas fireplaces, and private balconies. Set in a peaceful alpine valley, the resort also offers a pool, tennis court, sauna, and beautifully landscaped grounds for a relaxing high country stay.
Via Ferrata Experience
The Via Ferrata experience at Mt Buller by Rockwire offers a thrilling and safe way to scale the rocky escarpments of Victoria’s alpine region. Secured to a fixed cable system with harnesses and carabiners, adventurers climb exposed rock faces and traverse breathtaking ledges with sweeping views across the mountains. It’s a perfect blend of hiking and rock climbing—accessible even to beginners under the guidance of our experienced instructors. This is a unique alpine adventure that pushes comfort zones while keeping safety at the forefront.
Food
We provide a healthy picnic-style lunch such as fresh wraps or seasonal salads, and sometimes hot soup in winter. Snacks may include oranges, anzac biscuits, lemon slice, or a sweet treat. We do our best to cater for dietary intolerances like celiac and nut allergies, and preferences such as vegetarian, however we may not be able to accommodate all requests, especially for last-minute bookings or complex requests.
Transport
You can opt to drive yourself to the start location near Merrijig or we have a pickup location in Melbourne for those that require transport.
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Dr, Merrijig VIC, Australia
Map & Location
Getting there
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Dr, Merrijig VIC 3724
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