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Iconic Craig's Hut
Highlights
- Embark on two days of guided hiking around Mt Stirling, immersing yourself in stunning alpine scenery and fresh mountain air.
- Discover vibrant wildflowers in spring and summer, painting the hillsides and enhancing your hiking experience.
- Camp overnight at the iconic Craig's Hut, a historic movie set offering a glimpse into Victoria's cinematic past.
- Traverse forests of towering Alpine Ash and Snow Gum, enjoying breathtaking views from above the tree line.
Enjoy two days of guided hiking around Mt Stirling with an overnight camp at Craig’ Hut.
Mt Stirling is a popular winter playground offering many kilometres of beautiful cross country ski trails, which in spring, summer and autumn become wonderful hiking trails. During spring and summer, you will enjoy an array of wildflowers covering the hillsides.
This hike will take you through forests of towering Alpine Ash, through Snow Gum covered alpine areas and up above the tree line with breathtaking views of the Victorian High Country as you traverse over Mt Stirling’s summit.
You will spend a night at Craig’s Hut, which was a movie set built especially for the film The Man from Snowy River in 1982 and was named after the family that lived there. Today it’s one of Victoria’s most iconic places to visit.
This hike is achievable for children 13 years plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Itinerary highlights
Craig's Hut
A high country hut in a beautiful location, made famous by the movie “The Man From Snowy River”.
Tour details
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Single Available from 15 November 2025
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Single Available from 24 January 2026
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Single Available from 21 February 2026
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Single Available from 30 May 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
High Country Hiking Tours
Breathe in the High Country, Exhale the Experience is much more than a motto, it’s a mantra for Romana and Kevin, partners in life and co-founders of High Country Hiking Tours.
From the summits of Mt Stirling and Mt Buller, through valleys where mountain rivers flow, across the ridges of Eagles Peaks and The Crosscut Saw they hike, visiting high country huts, knocking off summits along the way, laying their heads down for a good night’s rest in some of the most spectacular locations the High Country has to offer.
On their hikes you will visit places with the most amazing sunsets you will ever see and sunrises that take your breath away. You will walk amongst wildflower covered hillsides and breathe the freshest air.
Only approximately 210 kilometre North East of Melbourne, they offer affordable adventures that range from half days to challenging five-day treks in remote wilderness that can be tailored to suit anyone from an enthusiastic beginners to small groups of friends keen for a fun weekend in the great outdoors.
Whether you’re a newcomer to hiking or you’re a veteran of the Overland Track, they will ensure your High Country Hiking Adventure is a fun and memorable experience in a truly spectacular part of the world. They will supply meals and all the hiking and camping equipment of the highest quality.
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- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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