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Off-Road Driving, Biking & Trekking

Off-Road Driving, Biking & Trekking

The Howqua region in Victoria’s High Country is one of the state’s premier destinations for 4WD touring, mountain biking, and bushwalking, accessible year-round including snow season.

TOP 4WD TRACKS

Track	Difficulty	Notes
Sheepyard Flat to Craig’s Hut	Moderate	Drive through alpine forests via circuit road, crossing the Delatite River. Passes Craig’s Hut (Man from Snowy River).
16 Mile Jeep Track	Difficult	Steep, challenging. Best in dry conditions. Leads into Pikes Flat and Upper Howqua Camping Area.
Bluff Link & Bluff Track	Hard	Connects to 16 Mile Jeep Track. Passes Bluff Hut and Lovick’s Hut with breathtaking alpine views.
Howqua Hills Historic Area	Easy–Moderate	Gravel route off Mt Buller Road. Suitable for high-clearance AWDs. Leads to Fry’s Hut and the Howqua River.

TOP TREKKING TRAILS

Trail	Distance	Notes
Howqua Hills Heritage Walk	4 km, Grade 2–3	Traces the river path with gold mining remnants and riverside picnic spots.
Howqua River Walk (Low Track)	12.4 km	30 river crossings, great swimming spots. High Track stays dry above the water.
Eagles Peaks Walking Track	Demanding	From Howqua Hills into Upper Goulburn State Forest. Steep climbs with stunning peak views.
Mt Timbertop Loop	4.3 km, moderate	Steady ascent rewarded with panoramic high-country vistas.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Route	Location	Notes
Howqua Feeder Track	Local	Cycle along river flats to Ritchies Hut (~4 km from 16 Mile Jeep Track) with mountain views.
Mt Buller & Mt Stirling	~35 mins	World-class downhill and cross-country trails in summer/autumn. Delatite River Trail (family-friendly).
Sheepyard Flat to Fry’s Hut	Scenic gravel	Past historic huts and river flats. Ideal for gravel and mountain bikes.

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