Australian Alps Walking Track: Hotham to Walhalla (16 Days)

Tackle the challenging southern third of the Australian Alps Walking Track. Navigate the dramatic Razor-Viking Wilderness, traverse the Crosscut Saw, and walk amongst the granite tors of the Baw Baw Plateau.

Overview

Widely accepted as the most physically demanding section of the entire 680km track, the southern leg of the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) takes you through a constantly shifting landscape.  

Beginning at Mt Hotham, the journey kicks off by tackling The Twins before traversing the Barry Mountains. From there, the route plunges into the remote Razor-Viking Wilderness, renowned for its steep ridges and expansive views. Traverse the “Crosscut Saw,” a razorback ridge that offers one of the most famous silhouettes in the Australian mountains. Leaving the jagged mountains behind, the trail winds across the sub-alpine Baw Baw Plateau – a prehistoric landscape of granite boulders and snow gums. Conclude with a descent into the historic gold mining town of Walhalla, the southern terminus of the AAWT. 

We approach this journey as a collaborative expedition. Join as a teammate, not just a passenger, playing an active role in the daily success of the trip. Our guides are there to mentor you through the challenges of the High Country, sharing the hard-won skills that make long-distance hiking safe and enjoyable. It is the perfect training ground for anyone dreaming of tackling long distance trails on their own.

• Activity Level: Challenging
• Duration: 16 Days
• Distance: 235km
• Approx. pack weight: 10kg
• Intimate group size: max 10 person

Key Features

On our Australian Alps Walking Track: Hotham to Walhalla trip, you can:

• Traverse iconic, alpine ridgelines
• Walk beneath towering mountain ash & ancient snow gums
• Take in epic mountain sunrises & sunsets
• Spot native High Country flora
• Explore Baw Baw & Alpine National Park

Highlights

✔ Walk the spectacular knife-edge ridge of the Crosscut Saw. ✔ Navigate the rugged and remote Razor-Viking Wilderness. ✔ Summit The Twins (1703m) for panoramic views of the High Country. ✔ Traverse the unique granite boulder fields of the Baw Baw Plateau. ✔ Finish at the historic gold mining town of Walhalla.

Inclusions

• World-class ultralight hiking gear & clothing (total pack weight ~10kg).
• All meals, snacks, and hot drinks (excludes breakfast on day 1 and dinner on the final day).
• Two world-class guides.
• Return transport from/to Canberra.
• Support vehicle access every 3-4 days for food resupply and personal drop bag.
• Extensive preparation package, including a detailed packing list document and video.
• Small group size of max 10 people with 2 guides (5:1 guest-to-guide ratio).

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