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A Night at Craig’s Through the Lens
Highlights
- Hike through towering Alpine Ash forests, experiencing the serenity of the Victorian High Country's breathtaking scenery.
- Capture stunning nightscapes at Craig’s Hut, guided by a professional astrophotographer for tailored photography tips.
- Camp under the stars at an iconic movie set, immersing yourself in the rich history of The Man from Snowy River.
- Traverse Mt Stirling’s summit, enjoying panoramic views that make every step of the journey worthwhile.
What better way to take in the Victorian High Country than to break out the camera and capture some of the most breathtaking scenery you can imagine. Now imagine doing it at night. Following an amazing hike to Craig’s Hut, Tim from Under the Southern Sky Photography will lead a small workshop on shooting nightscapes – where the stunning night sky meets beautiful scenery.
This workshop will be tailored to your level of photography and nightscape experience.
Be spoilt on this hiking tour from the moment you start walking. You will hike through forests of towering Alpine Ash, through Snow Gum covered alpine areas and above the tree line with breathtaking views of the Victorian High Country as you traverse Mt Stirling’s summit, before arriving at Craig’s Hut, where you will spend the night camping. This part of our High Country is photographer’s paradise.
Craig’s Hut is a movie set built especially for the film The Man from Snowy River in 1982. Today it’s one of Victoria’s most iconic places to visit, and you will have a rare opportunity to capture this famous location at night with the assistance of a professional astrophotographer.
Itinerary highlights
Mt Stirling Summit
Uninterrupted 360 degree views.
Craig's Hut
Craig’s Hut is 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.
Mt Buller Summit
Breathtaking views for miles.
Tour details
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Single Available from 16 May 2026
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Service facilities
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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