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Great Alpine Road
Wangaratta to Bairnsdale
308 kms/190 miles, 4 hours, 30 minutes

Touring the Great Alpine Road

The Great Alpine Road is a 308-kilometre route that extends from Wangaratta in the north-east to Bairnsdale in the heart of Gippsland. The road is Australia’s highest year-round accessible sealed road and winds past lofty mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, vineyards and farms. Sample local food and wine, and fish, cycle, climb or ride along the way.

Leg Destinations Distance Time
1 Wangaratta to Bright 76km/47 miles 1:00hrs
2 Bright to Omeo 110km/68 miles 2:00hrs
3 Omeo to Bairnsdale 122km/75 miles 1:30hrs
Highlights
Mount Buller

National parks

Discover the sheer cliffs, wildflowers and some of the states highest peaks within the Alpine National Park.

Beaumont's Restaurant

Food and wine

Call in at the cellar doors and winery restaurants to taste local food and produce.

Craigs Hut

History and heritage

Learn about the traditions of the high country cattlemen and bushrangers at historic gold villages along the way.

Cycling in the high country

Adventure

In summer get outdoors and fish, go mountain biking, gliding, abseiling, bush walking, kayaking or horse riding.

Great Alpine Road logo

Along the way

Look out for the 'Flying A' signs that mark six drives that shouldn't be missed

Great Alpine Road touring guide

Touring guide

For more information or for your free copy of the touring guide, call 1800 801 065 (Australia only)