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Craig's Hut Discovery Hike
Highlights
- Embark on a scenic drive through Alpine Ash forests, setting the stage for a memorable hiking adventure.
- Wander along a well-maintained track, surrounded by towering trees and Snow Gums, enhancing your connection to nature.
- Capture stunning photos at Craig’s Hut, a must-see icon, while enjoying free time to explore its beauty.
- Relax with a hot drink and pastry, soaking in breathtaking views of the Victorian High Country during your hike.
Craig’s Hut is one of Victoria’s most iconic places and a must to see for anyone visiting the Victorian High Country.
The team will drive you through a beautiful Alpine Ash forest to the start of the hiking track. The hiking track is well maintained. It winds up towards Craig’s Hut through a forest of towering trees that gradually change to Snow Gums. Regular stops along the way provide an opportunity to take in your surroundings and to enjoy the views.
Upon reaching Craig’s Hut you will have free time to explore this wonderful icon and to snap a few memorable pics. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or juice and a yummy pastry, sit back, relax and soak up the views.
About an hour later, you will retrace your steps back down the track where the base camp manager will be waiting to transport you back to Telephone Box Junction via Howqua Gap, completing the full Circuit Road circle. Along the way you will enjoy more breathtaking views of the Victorian High Country.
This hike is suitable for families with children age six and above. Child safety seats (please bring your own if your child requires one).
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 18 January 2026
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Single Available from 5 April 2026
Features
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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Memberships
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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