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Mt Hotham is home to a stunning network of alpine tracks and trails, offering access to some of Australia’s most breathtaking views, rare native flora, and the rich heritage of the High Country.

The walking season runs from early December through to Easter each year. This period offers the best trail conditions and ideal weather for enjoying the outdoors - whether you're after a scenic stroll or a multi-day hike.

Explore Hotham's Trail Network

From short strolls perfect for little legs to multi-day adventures across diverse terrain, Hotham’s trail network offers something for everyone - and every trail promises a view that will take your breath away.

Hotham's Most Popular Walks

One of Victoria’s iconic walks, the 37km Alpine Crossing is a 3 day/2 night trek through the Alpine National Park. The route links the resort villages of Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.

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An iconic hike in the Victorian Alps, offering breathtaking views, alpine landscapes, and an exhilarating journey along the ridgeline to Victoria’s second highest peak.

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The Huts Walk offers a captivating journey through the historical and natural landscapes of the Mt Hotham area. Learn about the role of historic huts in the region's European heritage and explore unique alpine environments.

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Free Guided Walks Program

Discover Hotham's diverse and extensive trail network and take part in our free guided walks this season led by our experienced and knowledgeable Hotham guide.  Family-friendly and full of interesting facts and stunning views, these walks are a great way to spend a couple of hours in an amazing environment high above the clouds.

Professional Guided Walks & Tours

Explore the High Country with experienced operators who provide professional catered and over-night guided tours of Mt Hotham and surrounds.

Historic Huts

Plan your big hikes around our historic huts, and experience the alpine environment in a whole new way, learning about the region’s European heritage and the vital role of historic huts in Australia’s high country.

Extra Information

Snow Dog Transport services Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing hikers with a daily shuttle service - available when pre-booked. Contact Hamish on  0491 723 650 or hello@snowdog.com.au to arrange your Hotham to Falls Creek, or Falls Creek to Hotham shuttle.

Calling all amateur scientists! You can help us monitor our environment by taking photos of plants and animals, whether they be native or introduced, while you’re visiting and uploading them to iNaturalist, an online citizen science database.

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A great resource describing two of our longer walks, giving an idea of what Mount Hotham has to offer - by Nomad.

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Track & Trail Maps

Mt Hotham Trails

Dinner Plain Trails


Bright Alpine Climb

31 Oct - 3 Nov 2026

4 Peaks is a 4 day walking and running event and each day participants tackle a new peak with distances varying from 10.6km to 15km.

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The Rooftop Run - Bogong to Hotham

16 January 2027

B2H is a classic race with a rich history embedded in Australian trail running folklore.  
Starting at Mountain Creek Campground, runners climb Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, descend T-Spur to Big River before the next big climb up Duane’s Spur to reach the Bogong High Plains. Passing through the main aid station at Langford Gap, runners continue across the high plains before dropping to the Cobungra River and climbing Swindler’s Spur on the way to the finish at Mt Hotham summit.

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3 Peaks Challenge

7 March 2027

Set across three of the Victorian high country’s most famous climbs, you’ll tackle the ascents of Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and finally, ‘The Beast’ that is the back of Falls Creek.

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Razorback Run

13 March 2027

Experience the thrill of running to the summit of Mt Feathertop, Victoria’s second highest peak, across the Razorback.

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Highlander

10- 14 March 2027

Embark on a multi-day hiking adventure through the breathtaking Alpine National Park. Starting and ending in Mt Hotham, Victoria, you will experience epic trails, historic huts, old mines and stunning views, while we take care of food, route, water, air stations and epic, festival like camp grounds. Get ready for the Adventure of A Lifetime.

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Alpine Challenge

13 March 2027

The 100 mile (160 km) course takes in six major climbs with 7,400 m of ascent and descent including Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria’s highest mountain: Mt Bogong.

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Activities

Explore Hotham

Hike or bike to some amazing places, learn about our history or have some fun in the village.

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Latest news

Stay in the know

Catch up on what is happening or even learn something you didn't known about Hotham.

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Accommodation

Make it a weekend

Need a place to to rest after a day of adventure? There are plenty of comfortable options.

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