The Westridge Hike

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The Westridge Hike

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Walking and Biking Tours
4 min guests
10 max guests

Highlights

  • Tackle a steep ascent along gravel paths, rewarding yourself with breathtaking views from the ridgeline.
  • Navigate scrambly sections on the ridge, experiencing the thrill of heights and dramatic drops on both sides.
  • Reach the Lookout Station atop Mt Buller, feeling a sense of achievement after a challenging rocky descent.
  • Enjoy a well-earned coffee at the Alzburg Hotel, sharing stories of your adventure in the picturesque Village.

This walk is wonderful, but not for the faint-hearted. A steep ascent to the ridgeline following a gravel path. The actual ridge itself has scrambly places and is definitely not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo or a fear of heights. The ridge drops away dramatically on both sides and is at times challenging to move along.

You will reach a rock monument where the Summit of Mt Buller can be seen in the distance, and the challenge to reach it. A rocky descent into the valley is prevalent before the last rock scrambling section is completed to ensure you feel a huge sense of achievement when finally reaching the Lookout Station situated at the top of Mt Buller’s Summit.

Approximately five hours including travel time.

From here it is a staircase descent to the bottom of the Summit ski run and a short walk, into the Village to share the experience over a well-earned coffee at the Alzburg Hotel.

Travel involves organised transfers from Mansfield to the start of the walking track. Then pickup at Mt Buller Summit/Village and return to Mansfield.

Important: This walk is not recommended for children under 13 years of age.

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Walking and Biking Tours
  • Customised
  • Full Day
  • Land – Motorised
  • Large Group Tour
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • High
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Operation information

Mansfield Bushwalks

Anyone who’s travelled beyond their own front door knows that the only way to really get to know a place is with a passionate local. Monnie Richardson started her pack-free guided walking business with that thought top of mind. She is a Mansfield local who loves to share her knowledge of and deep connection with the natural environment in and around this beautiful pocket of Victoria’s High Country.

Mansfield Bushwalks offer a range of guided ‘pack-free’ short walks and local tours, ideal for all fitness levels and age groups. With the convenience of local pickup and drop-off, Mansfield Bushwalks experiences are a great way to spend a few hours or the day connecting with nature and discovering breathtaking scenery, before returning to the creature comforts of your Mansfield base.

Why not turn your walking adventure into a weekend or mid-week getaway? Combine your visit to Mansfield and surrounds with an accommodation package, a variety of upgrades and/ or a tailored itinerary.

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Memberships

  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Visitor Information Centre

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