The Alpine National Park is Victoria's largest and protects our highest mountains and varied alpine environments. It has the greatest range of flora and fauna of any national park in Victoria. With adjoining national parks in NSW and the ACT, it forms an area that protects almost all of Australia's high country. Extensive snowfields are the primary winter attraction, while warmer months bring stunning wildflower displays and bushwalks and four wheel driving. The 655 kilometre Australian Alps Walking Track traverses the Alps from Walhalla to Canberra.
Australia's Alps are vitally important as a source of water in our dry continent. Most of the major rivers of south-eastern Australia have their sources there.
Things to Do
- Scenic 2WD tours along the Great Alpine Road Four-wheel driving. NOTE: Some tracks are closed seasonally to protect the environment
- Walking, from short strolls to the Australian Alps Walking Track. WARNING: Ensure you are prepared for sudden weather changes on any walk.
- Commercial tour operators offer a variety of activities such as horse riding, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing or mountain biking
- Try your luck at fishing
- Cycle along the challenging Great Alpine Road between Bright and Omeo
- In winter go cross-country skiing and snow camping. Downhill skiing is based at adjoining resorts such as Falls Creek and Mount Hotham
- Enjoy varied and beautiful summer wildflowers, and discover a whole range of other plants and animals, all adapted to cope with climatic extremes.
Accommodation ranges from bush camping to lodges and motels in surrounding towns, and in the adjacent ski resorts of Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Dinner Plain.
For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.
The Alpine National Park is Victoria's largest and protects our highest mountains and varied alpine environments. It has the greatest range of flora and fauna of any national park in Victoria. With adjoining national parks in NSW and the ACT, it forms an area that protects almost all of Australia's high country. Extensive snowfields are the primary winter attraction, while warmer months bring stunning wildflower displays and bushwalks and four wheel driving. The 655 kilometre Australian Alps Walking Track traverses the Alps from Walhalla to Canberra.
