Trek Notes - Australia

Alpine Discovery Tour

Introduction

Press Release: The Australian Alps has just been included on the National Heritage List recognising the outstanding natural, indigenous and historic values of this iconic landscape.

Summer in Victoria's magnificent Alpine National Park brings a profusion of wildflowers to the highest mountain peaks.

Other features include stunning mountain views, sub-alpine meadows, impressive peaks and lots of time to wander beneath sculptured snowgums and absorb the Alpine splendour.

You will have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Koori (aboriginal) people of East Gippsland.

Hear stories of a rich cattle droving history at Dargo and the Mountain Cattlemen's long association with the High Country. Learn too of the reasons why cattle grazing is no longer permitted in the Alpine National Park.

Enjoy country hospitality at its best with an interesting variety of motel, hotel, and lodge accommodation.

We travel through some parts of the Alpine National Park burnt in bushfires in Summer 2003, but the scars are healing brilliantly, the new growth is astounding and wildflowers are prolific.

Visiting local communities you will gain an insight into how they have bounced back since the fire.

This leisurely and comprehensive tour includes plenty of hands on time away from the vehicle with lots of short guided nature walks and wildflower rambles. (January is peak month for wildflowers)

Grade
VERY EASY

Fully accommodated
Touring with lots of short easy nature walks & wildflower rambles.

Dates 2011
3 January