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Great Alpine Walk
Great Alpine Walk
Looking out from Feathertop

Auswalk Great Alpine Walk - Self Guided INN-to-INN walking holiday

Tour operated by: Auswalk Walking Holidays

Address: 4 Red Gum Lease Track, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381

Phone: 03 5356 4971  |  Fax: 03 5356 4970  

Email: info@auswalk.com.au
Web: auswalk.com.au

Auswalk Walking Holidays takes you to the High Plains which are located in North East Victoria and contain Victoria's highest mountains.

From the 1860's gold was discovered in the area. Even before then, graziers brought their cattle into the mountains to feed on the green summer pastures. You will see rough yards for holding mustered cattle, simple huts built by the cattlemen.

The Australian Alps National Park is covered in snow from late May to November, when winter snows melts it flows as fresh water into Australia's rivers. Highlights include the classic Razorback Ridge to Mount Feathertop, the second highest peak in Victoria.

Auswalk's Great Alpine Walk is a true alpine experience. Highlights include the classic Razorback Ridge to Mount Feathertop, the second highest peak in Victoria. The undulating ridge offers panoramic views all the way. From here the route continues down to the picturesque village of Harrietville.

Another "big tick" will be the walk from Hotham to Falls Creek via the Cobungra Valley, Derrick Hut and Dibbins Hut. The historic huts circuit walk will delight history buffs and remote Mount Tabletop is a favourite place to sit and ponder the beauty of the region.

Tour pricing information (GST included)

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Self guided Inn to Inn

Seven day self guided walking holiday. Includes six nights accommodation, most meals, vehicle transfers required for itinerary, comprehensive walk notes, maps. Price is per person twin share. See website for more information. Price is per person twin share.

01/12/1320/04/14$1,935.00$1,955.00

Cancellation and booking policy

Cancellation charges are as follows, if more than 30 days before departure, $300 per person. If 29 to14 days before departure, 40 per cent of trip price. Four to13 days before departure, 80 per cent. Four to two days before departure, 90 per cent. Less than one day before departure, 100. You may change your holiday starting date or transfer to another trip if you advise them more than 30 days prior and pay a $150 administration fee. If they cancel a guided trip due to insufficient numbers, they will advise you at least 30 days prior and you will receive a full refund.

Days of operation

Any day from 01 December to 20 April

Departure details: 01/12/13 - 01/12/14

Tour starting location

Mt Hotham

Mode of transport

  • Walk

Activities

  • Animal Viewing
  • Bushwalking
  • Hiking/Trekking

Experiences

  • Food and Wine
  • Walking

Facilities

  • Guide
  • Public Transport

Languages

  • English

Additional business information

INN-to-INN WALKING HOLIDAYS
They offer a range of exciting self guided walking holidays to many destinations over Australia. You walk independently without a guide, following the marked maps and detailed notes we provide. You only need to carry a day pack as they will move your luggage ahead for you. At night, stay in delightful accommodations along the way. In the Blue Mountains hike the "Mid Cliff Track" as it wends its way through magnificent Waterfall Valley and retrace the route of early explorers as they forged a way through the rugged mountains. The mountains are classified as a World Heritage Area renowned for the recent discovery of the prehistoric Wollemi Pine. On the Cape to Cape track, a long distance continuous coastal walking track in Western Australia's Margaret River region which joins together Cape Leeuwin in the south with Cape Naturaliste in the north, you will follow a spectacular coastline with rocky coves and idyllic bays, including towering karri forests and masses of wildflowers in spring. The Gold Coast Hinterland walk is a hikers delight of streams, plummeting waterfalls, lush rainforest and abundant flora and fauna as you walk the track between the Lamington and Springbrook plateaus. On the Roof of Australia, better known as the Snowys, feel like you are on the top of the world, stay in secluded ski villages, explore high altitude peaks and plateaus. See brumbies in the wild and stroll through snowgum woodlands and alpine meadows. What could be better! The Great Alpine Walk traverses Victoria’s high country, staying overnight in secluded alpine villages. Whilst the Great Ocean Walk is a long time favourite, this iconic track hugs the southern ocean in parts and ventures inland into the mighty forests of the Otway Ranges. Auswalk are sure you will see kangaroos on the track too. Over in the west of Victoria is the Great South West Walk, a perfect choice for those who enjoy walking long distances on easy terrain. Highlights include the Glenelg River Gorge and the Three Capes section.

GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS
A guided walk is for those who enjoy the camaraderie of fellow walkers. They enjoy meeting other like-minded people who prefer to walk with a knowledgeable guide. All tours feature quality accommodations and good food. Come with a friend or come alone, you will soon make new friends. Enjoy walks like Carnarvon Gorge, which is hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland's central highlands, it is a fantastic gorge which features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art. This walk includes Cania Gorge and the Bunya Mountains. Whilst the Great Ocean Walk is a long time favourite, this iconic track hugs the southern ocean in parts and ventures inland into the mighty forests of the Otway Ranges. They are sure you will see kangaroos on the track too. Over in the west of Victoria is the Great South West Walk, a perfect choice for those who enjoy walking long distances on easy terrain. Highlights include the Glenelg River Gorge and the Three Capes section. On Flinders Island you will experience the holiday of a lifetime. You can climb Mt Strzelecki, the islands highest peak, enjoy a world of sparkling beaches, rugged ranges, abundant wildlife and flora, and clear sapphire waters, as well as search for Killiecrankie diamonds, a white topaz stone. In Flinders Ranges there is awe inspiring rugged mountain scenery, peaceful timbered gorges, plenty of wildlife, vegetation and history. Climb St Marys Peak and hike to the rim of Wilpena Pound, a huge natural amphitheatre. See Aboriginal shelters with ochre paintings and explore remote gorges Our Gold Coast Hinterland walk is a hikers delight of streams, plummeting waterfalls, lush rainforest and abundant flora and fauna as you walk the track between the Lamington and Springbrook plateaus. Over on Kangaroo Island is a paradise for walkers and naturalists. There is a variety of walks including Ironstone Hill, Cape Willoughby, Cape Gantheaume and Remarkable rocks just to name a few. Expect to see kangaroos, wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas, sea-lions, fur seals, penguins, koalas and more. What a walk. At Lord Howe Island you will find breathtakingly beautiful coastal scenery, a crystal clear lagoon fringed by coral reef and swaying palm trees. A temperate climate often described as perpetual spring teemed with unique plants and wildlife. Endow it with the spectacular volcanic mountains that tower above sea level. What an amazing place to walk and enjoy. In the Red Centre hike The Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta, walk around the base of Uluru, enjoy the Ormiston Pound walk, visit the famous Standley chasm and lots more. What an adventure. Join us on this fantastic walking holiday. On the Roof of Australia, better known as the Snowys, feel like you are on the top of the world, stay in secluded ski villages, explore high altitude peaks and plateaus. See brumbies in the wild and stroll through snowgum woodlands and alpine meadows. What could be better. In Tasmania we explore either the East coast or the Wilderness areas like Great Lake. They offer the best of both areas. Experience the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, Lake St Clair and hike the breathtakingly beautiful Tarne shelf circuit. Two fabulous trips covering the great areas of Tassie. At the Top End we showcase the best walking in Kakadu and Litchfield. Hike in Nitmiluk National Park near Kathryn gorge and swim in the thermal pools at Mataranka. See some of the best aboriginal art in Australia. While on the Tropical Hiker you will spend time in the Daintree, hike the Mossman Gorge, explore the Atherton Tablelands and experience Aboriginal, medicine, food and their way of life. This walk has it all, beaches, rainforests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and a tropical island. In the Blue Mountains hike the "Mid Cliff Track" as it wends its way through magnificent Waterfall Valley and retrace the route of early explorers as they forged a way through the rugged mountains. The mountains are classified as a World Heritage Area renowned for the recent discovery of the prehistoric Wollemi Pine. On the Cape to Cape track, a long distance continuous coastal walking track in Western Australia's Margaret River region which joins together Cape Leeuwin in the south with Cape Naturaliste in the north, you will follow a spectacular coastline with rocky coves and idyllic bays, including towering karri forests and masses of wildflowers in spring. Our Gold Coast Hinterland walk is a hikers delight of streams, plummeting waterfalls, lush rainforest and abundant flora and fauna as you walk the track between the Lamington and Springbrook plateaus. On the Roof of Australia, better known as the Snowys, feel like you are on the top of the world, stay in secluded ski villages, explore high altitude peaks and plateaus. See brumbies in the wild and stroll through snowgum woodlands and alpine meadows. What could be better! The Great Alpine Walk traverses Victoria’s high country, staying overnight in secluded alpine villages.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL WITH AN AWARD WINNING COMPANY
Spend your travel dollars wisely with a multi award winning company that cares about the environment. In today’s world we all need to reduce our environmental footprint. Travel is a privilege, so think about spending your money with a company that actively protects the environment and genuinely cares about the local communities it operates in. At Auswalk, they lessen their environmental impact by operating the office in an environmentally responsible way, educating their customers about minimal impact walking, buying local wherever possible and providing financial assistance to conservation groups. They stay on formed tracks, avoid trampling vegetation, insist that all rubbish is carried out, pick up rubbish left by others. Group sizes on self-guided trips are usually only two. On group guided trips the maximum size is 15 but there are two guides so they can split into smaller parties, limiting the impact. They encourage people to only take photos of plants and animals, they must look after the environment wherever possible. They plan their walks to utilise toilets wherever possible and if not available, we provide clear instruction on burying waste and carrying out any sanitary items. We view wildlife from a distance and never feed native animals. They do not light fires in the bush and we do not allow people to smoke on walks. Auswalks' motto is “Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos and a piece of someone else’s rubbish”. Their office is environmentally friendly with double glazing, rainwater tanks, solar hot water, evaporative cooling, solar power and a worm farm for sewerage waste. They adopt a reduce, reuse then recycle policy wherever possible.

Come and experience the real Australia on foot with Auswalk Walking Holidays. Do not watch it pass you by from the windows of a vehicle, get out there and be a part of it!

Auswalk Walking Holidays offer guided groups of like-minded people day hikes in fabulous national parks. There are two guides looking after each group, so you will have a choice of easier or harder walks each day. At night stay in comfortable accommodations and enjoy good food and wine.

They also have self-guided walks through superb National Parks from one accommodation to the next. Walk with your own group of two or more people and start any day of the year. They can support you along the way with luggage transfers, marked maps and detailed walk notes.

Auswalk Walking Holidays can customise a trip for you, your club, group of friends or family.

Victorian destinations include the Grampians as it is the best place they know of to see native animals in the wild. There's a rich indigenous history as well as challenging hiking to magnificent rocky peaks.

Another great destination is Great Alpine Walk, traverse Victoria's high country, staying overnight in secluded alpine villages.

Great Ocean Walk is a long time favourite, this iconic track hugs the southern ocean in parts and ventures inland into the mighty forests of the Otway Ranges. You will see kangaroos while on the track.

Great South West Walk is a perfect choice for those who enjoy walking long distances on easy terrain. Highlights include the Glenelg River Gorge and the Three Capes section.

Other destinations around the country include the Flinders Ranges, Snowy Mountains and many other beautiful national parks around Australia.

Please enquire with Auswalk Walking Holidays for more information.

Tourism awards

2011  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Winner

2010  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Winner

Memberships

  • Great Ocean Walk Partner
  • Tourism Alliance Victoria
Parks Victoria Licence
Tour operator is licensed to conduct tours on public land

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