Wonnangatta Drive
A hidden valley & a deep mystery.
Discover the history and heritage of the High Country on this tour through rugged bushland and mountain scenery in Victoria's Alpine National Park. Here, dramatic cliff-top lookouts offer panoramic views, and history comes alive amongst old mining town ruins, cattleman's huts and at the Wonnangatta Station site, the scene of a still unsolved murder mystery.
Allow 2 - 3 days for this epic 4WD adventure. Travelling among through Victoria's High Country landscapes, from Mountain Ash forests and sub-alpine vegetation to rugged escarpments and grassy snow plains, one of the scenic highlights of the journey is the steep valley descent into the secluded Wonnangatta Valley.
See the 1860s goldfield towns of Talbotville and Grant, and take time out exploring the area’s mountainous beauty, with lookouts offering breathtaking alpine views and walking tracks.
Short tracks give easy access to Guys Hut and Howitt Hut, built by cattlemen early last century, while a longer walk offers outstanding views of Bryce Gorge, Conglomerate Falls and the 100m high Pieman Falls.
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Local Accredited Visitor Information Centres:
175 High Street,
Mansfield, Victoria 3722
(03) 5775 7000 / 1800 039 049
240 Main Street,
Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875
(03) 5152 3444 / 1800 637 060
Some parks may be affected by proposed industrial action
16 May 2012
Vehicle access to some metropolitan Melbourne and regional parks may be restricted due to protected industrial action. The majority of parks will remain unaffected or still have pedestrian and bike access. Parks Victoria will work to minimise any disruption to the public, particularly for any bans that affect access to …
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