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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
Mt Buffalo

National parks

Discover the Alpine National Park's sheer cliffs, wildflowers and some of the state's highest peaks.

Food on plate, High Country

Food and wine

Submit to High Country riches, where wines flow over innovative meals and fresh produce is bountiful.

Craig's Hut

History and heritage

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

Kayaking in the High Country

Adventure

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).