HEART OF THE HIGH COUNTRY

The High Country of Victoria stretches from Walhalla in the west to the NSW border but Ron Moon reckons the best parts are in its very heart … up high in the mountains

RON MOON

THE track was narrow, rocky and rough as it edged along the side of an almost sheer mountain peak in the heart of the Victorian mountains west of the tourist resort of Mount Hotham. We had wanted to camp out at Devils Hollow but the track to this interesting spot was closed, and while the camping possibilities at this location had been severely reduced by over-zealous park officials, it is still a favoured spot to set up the camper or throw down the swag. Be warned though: It’s pretty exposed and earlier last year (in April) my son and his tour group had woken to 100mm of snow surrounding their campers. We were on the Twins Jeep Track, which is just one of many iconic tracks in the Victorian High…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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