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High Country - Corryong to Omeo

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A great trek in the Vic High Country with a crossing of the Murray River. Travel through a range of fauna & altitudes. Views of Kosciusko abound from the summits of Mt’s. Pinnibar & Gibbo.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesCorryong
Trek
FinishOmeo
Distance237.59 kmMinimum Days2
Average Speed41.4 km/hrDriving Time5 hr 44 min
Article By: Member - Dave   Updated: 10 Jan 2008
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 Description

Commencing in Corryong, resting place of "The Man from Snowy River", Jack Riley, this trip travels out Nariel and up into the mountains from there. From Upper Murray Ski Hut you proceed to Wheelers Creek Hut and over Mt Gibbo, on to Mt Pinnibar and down to Tom Groggin Station. Tom Groggin Station being the place it is believed A.B. "Banjo" Patterson is thought to have met Jack Riley and been inspired to write one of our most famous bush poems. After a night at Tom Groggin, explore the Davies Plain and Davies Plain Hut before exploring old gold mines at Limestone where you can still access some of the shafts. To cap it all off, have a look around Benambra and Omeo on the way home.

You could link this trek with High Country - Mansfield to Harrietville trek by doing either in reverse to make a 1 ½ to 2 week trip around the best Victoria's High Country has to offer.

If you wish to do a longer trip, this trip could be linked with the trek note High Country - Mansfield to Harrietville.

To link the two, reverse this trip or High Country - Mansfield to Harrietville trek and travel the bitumen between St Bernards Hospice (just on Harrietville side of Hotham) and Omeo. Fuel at Omeo if you do this, there’s no fuel at Hotham.

 Interactive Route Map

CorryongColac ColacMcNamara CrossingNariel CreekWillow CrossingCrawford CrossingHodgson CrossingScrubby Creek (Start of Track)Link Track to Six Mile RidgeUpper Murray Ski HutSix Mile Ridge TrackWheeler Ck Log RdWheeler Creek HutPaddy Joy Camping AreaWild Boar TkPinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin TkScenic ReserveMount GibboMount AndersonMount PinnibarDavies Plains TrackMurray River FordTom Groggin Camping AreaMurray River FordDavies Plains TrackDavies Plains HutLimestone RoadBeloka GapBenambraHinnomunjieOmeo
Corryong
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Position: 147.9026ºE   36.1970ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Colac Colac
Distance: 7.07km
Average Speed: 75.87km/h
Colac Colac
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Features: Place Name
Position: 147.8289ºE   36.2163ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: McNamara Crossing
Distance: 15.41km
Average Speed: 96.89km/h
Features: Place Name
Position: 147.8157ºE   36.3223ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Nariel Creek
Distance: 2.1km
Average Speed: 101.82km/h
Nariel Creek
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Features: Place Name
Position: 147.7981ºE   36.3350ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Willow Crossing
Distance: 3.09km
Average Speed: 102.46km/h
Features: Place Name
Position: 147.8106ºE   36.3598ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Crawford Crossing
Distance: 3.09km
Average Speed: 99.98km/h
Features: Place Name
Position: 147.8253ºE   36.3802ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Hodgson Crossing
Distance: 3.12km
Average Speed: 83.08km/h
Features: Place Name
Position: 147.8320ºE   36.4070ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Scrubby Creek (Start of Track)
Distance: 2.49km
Average Speed: 50.28km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn OffPoint of Interest
Position: 147.8400ºE   36.4273ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Link Track to Six Mile Ridge
Distance: 11.72km
Average Speed: 20.99km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 147.8896ºE   36.4860ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Upper Murray Ski Hut
Distance: 0.08km
Average Speed: 16.86km/h
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 147.8904ºE   36.4853ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Six Mile Ridge Track
Distance: 4.16km
Average Speed: 23.76km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 147.8861ºE   36.4971ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Wheeler Ck Log Rd
Distance: 8.32km
Average Speed: 20.08km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 147.8581ºE   36.5489ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Wheeler Creek Hut
Distance: 3.51km
Average Speed: 29.72km/h
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 147.8783ºE   36.5467ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Paddy Joy Camping Area
Distance: 1.06km
Average Speed: 18.22km/h
Features: Camp Free
Position: 147.8686ºE   36.5490ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Wild Boar Tk
Distance: 5.2km
Average Speed: 19.71km/h
Wild Boar Tk
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Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 147.8612ºE   36.5895ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Pinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin Tk
Distance: 11.49km
Average Speed: 25.29km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 147.9229ºE   36.6240ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Scenic Reserve
Distance: 1.85km
Average Speed: 15.36km/h
Features: National Parks,Reserves
Position: 147.9421ºE   36.6221ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mount Gibbo
Distance: 2.4km
Average Speed: 16.78km/h
Mount Gibbo
Highest point along the Pinnibar Track. Dead snowgums hanging forlornly with slow but steady regrowth from their bases after the 2003 fires.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 147.9603ºE   36.6124ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mount Anderson
Distance: 1.89km
Average Speed: 11.37km/h
Features: Mountain,Peak,Hill
Position: 147.9794ºE   36.6093ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mount Pinnibar
Distance: 11.53km
Average Speed: 18.81km/h
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 148.0033ºE   36.5355ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Davies Plains Track
Distance: 17.38km
Average Speed: 18.72km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn OffPoint of Interest
Position: 148.1246ºE   36.5518ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Murray River Ford
Distance: 0.1km
Average Speed: 11.64km/h
Murray River Ford
Cross from the Tom Groggin campsite in NSW to the Davies Plain track in Vic - access allowed late Oct to Early June.
Features: River CrossingNational Parks,Reserves Point of Interest
Position: 148.1254ºE   36.5519ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Tom Groggin Camping Area
Distance: 1.63km
Average Speed: 21.07km/h
Tom Groggin Camping Area
Tom Groggin Camping area with toilets and fire pits
Features: Camp Free
Position: 148.1304ºE   36.5424ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Murray River Ford
Distance: 1.63km
Average Speed: 21.07km/h
Murray River Ford
Cross from the Tom Groggin campsite in NSW to the Davies Plain track in Vic - access allowed late Oct to Early June.
Features: River CrossingNational Parks,Reserves Point of Interest
Position: 148.1254ºE   36.5519ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Davies Plains Track
Distance: 0.1km
Average Speed: 11.64km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn OffPoint of Interest
Position: 148.1246ºE   36.5518ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Davies Plains Hut
Distance: 16.23km
Average Speed: 19.69km/h
Davies Plains Hut
Well kept hut set in a pleasant grassy area surrounded by dense forests. You could have the place to yourself or share it with some mountain horsemen.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 148.1255ºE   36.6517ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Limestone Road
Distance: 41.05km
Average Speed: 19.33km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 148.0333ºE   36.8767ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Beloka Gap
Distance: 22.93km
Average Speed: 57.65km/h
Beloka Gap
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Features: Pass,Gap
Position: 147.8097ºE   36.9052ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Benambra
Distance: 14.99km
Average Speed: 70.58km/h
Benambra
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Features: Populated PlaceFuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Resort,Motel
Position: 147.7036ºE   36.9545ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Hinnomunjie
Distance: 9.52km
Average Speed: 81.35km/h
Hinnomunjie
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Features: Populated Place
Position: 147.6530ºE   37.0153ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Omeo
Distance: 12.47km
Average Speed: 61.91km/h
Omeo
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Position: 147.5949ºE   37.0961ºS (GDA 94)

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 Things to See & Do

Davies Plains Hut   
Point of Interest 
Well kept hut set in a pleasant grassy area surrounded by dense forests. You could have the place to yourself or share it with some mountain horsemen.
Davies Plains Track   
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off Point of Interest
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Murray River Ford   
River Crossing National Parks,Reserves Point of Interest
Cross from the Tom Groggin campsite in NSW to the Davies Plain track in Vic - access allowed late Oct to Early June.
Mount Gibbo   
Point of Interest 
Highest point along the Pinnibar Track. Dead snowgums hanging forlornly with slow but steady regrowth from their bases after the 2003 fires.
Mount Pinnibar   
Point of Interest 
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Wheeler Creek Hut   
Point of Interest 
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Scenic Reserve   
National Parks,Reserves 
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Mount Anderson   
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Victorian High Country touring, drive throught the Murray River, spectacular views. Historic sites and hutes, old mines and a few geocaches.

 Preparation

Track Closures apply 31st May to the 1st December. Some tracks are precarious in wet weather (tracks are requested Dry Weather only by Parks Victoria) and some areas can experience snowfalls even in summer months. River crossing vary in difficulty depending on recent rainfall.

Vehicles with large tanks (Patrols, Cruisers, Prado’s) fuelling in Corryong will make Omeo without need to carry fuel, but if any of the many side trips you may like to do are to be taken then those with small tanks 70-80 litre tanks should consider carrying at least 20 to 40 litres.

Water is plentiful in many areas. There’s not much at Upper Murray Ski Hut, but at the other camping areas or at various points between water is readily available. Carry enough for any camps you plan which aren’t at water.

Lower vehicles may have clearance issues on some tracks due to the erosion control cross overs. Vehicles will require low range and all terrain tyres or better. Some of the steep tracks are dry weather only. This is not soft roader country.

Firewood is not hard to obtain at most areas but its collection is restricted to fallen timber only. You should be carrying a saw anyway so shouldn’t have any problem collecting firewood.

A chainsaw and recovery gear should be carried, fallen timber frequently blocks tracks. This will be more prevalent for a few years as trees damaged in the 2003 fires continue to fall.

Communications are limited to HF and Satphones for 95% of this trip. For emergencies your nearest emergency medical assistance is by helicopter (weather permitting and if you have communication) so drive carefully. This area is reasonably popular on weekends but is far enough from the capital cities to remain less than busy most of the time.

All food requirements before Benambra must be carried in and rubbish carried out. No dogs are permitted in the Alpine National Park.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolCorryong, Benambra, Omeo Diesel4cyl 46 litres * ULP4cyl 39 litres LPG4cyl 48 litres
6cyl 37 litres6cyl 43 litres6cyl 42 litres
8cyl 38 litres8cyl 39 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Wodonga (nearest 24hr fuel), Corryong & Omeo

Best Time To Visit

Please note that tracks are subject to seasonal winter closures usually between 31st May to 1st December so check with the Omeo Office Parks Victoria. Phone: (03) 5159 1231

Closest Climatic Station

Dartmouth Reservoir
Distance from Trek Mid Point 34.87km W
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 29.129.325.920.8 16.012.411.713.4 16.420.223.626.7
Mean Min. °C 13.613.610.86.9 4.73.02.32.6 4.66.89.411.6
Mean Rain mm 61.550.957.658.4 89.1106.3112.2127.8 108.5102.066.374.3
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Corryong, Benambra, Omeo

 Camp Sites & Accomodation

Tom Groggin Camping Area   RatingRatingRatingRating
Camp Free 
Tom Groggin Camping area with toilets and fire pits
Corryong   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
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Benambra   
Populated Place Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Resort,Motel
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Omeo   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
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 Environment

The environment is typical high country Victoria, mountains, rivers and eucalypts. Dry and dusty tracks in summer, treacherous slippery tracks in some places after rain.

 History

This area has some fascinating historical aspects. The route will take you through some of the high country that has become part of our mountain cattle heritage over the past 150 years. Unsolved murders and high country huts, cattle stations which were surely the most remote in North East Victoria, gold mining and aboriginal history abound. Parks Victoria can provide information on this area but some of the best information can be found in books by Tor Holth and Harry Stephenson for Cattlemen & Huts, and Rob Christie on gold mining from your local library. Either read up before you go or during the trip but it will double the enjoyment factor and give you or your kids a far greater insight into some of Victoria’s more fascinating history.

 Driving Directions

Time
Direction
Distance
Corryong to Colac Colac 7.07 km W 252° 5 min
Colac Colac to McNamara Crossing 15.41 km S 186° 9 min
McNamara Crossing to Nariel Creek 2.1 km SW 228° 1 min
Nariel Creek to Willow Crossing 3.09 km S 158° 1 min
Willow Crossing to Crawford Crossing 3.09 km SE 150° 1 min
Crawford Crossing to Hodgson Crossing 3.12 km S 169° 2 min
Hodgson Crossing to Scrubby Creek (Start of Track) 2.49 km S 162° 2 min
Scrubby Creek (Start of Track) to Link Track to Six Mile Ridge 11.72 km SE 146° 33 min
Link Track to Six Mile Ridge to Upper Murray Ski Hut 0.08 km NE 41° N/A
Upper Murray Ski Hut to Six Mile Ridge Track 4.16 km S 196° 10 min
Six Mile Ridge Track to Wheeler Ck Log Rd 8.32 km SW 203° 24 min
Wheeler Ck Log Rd to Wheeler Creek Hut 3.51 km E 82° 7 min
Wheeler Creek Hut to Paddy Joy Camping Area 1.06 km W 253° 3 min
Paddy Joy Camping Area to Wild Boar Tk 5.2 km S 188° 15 min
Wild Boar Tk to Pinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin Tk 11.49 km SE 125° 27 min
Pinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin Tk to Scenic Reserve 1.85 km E 83° 7 min
Scenic Reserve to Mount Gibbo 2.4 km NE 56° 8 min
Mount Gibbo to Mount Anderson 1.89 km E 79° 9 min
Mount Anderson to Mount Pinnibar 11.53 km N 15° 36 min
Mount Pinnibar to Davies Plains Track 17.38 km E 100° 55 min
Davies Plains Track to Murray River Ford 0.1 km E 96°
Murray River Ford to Tom Groggin Camping Area 1.63 km NE 23° 4 min
Tom Groggin Camping Area to Murray River Ford 1.63 km SW 203° 4 min
Murray River Ford to Davies Plains Track 0.1 km W 276°
Davies Plains Track to Davies Plains Hut 16.23 km S 180° 49 min
Davies Plains Hut to Limestone Road 41.05 km S 198° 2 hr 7 min
Limestone Road to Beloka Gap 22.93 km W 261° 23 min
Beloka Gap to Benambra 14.99 km SW 240° 12 min
Benambra to Hinnomunjie 9.52 km SW 214° 7 min
Hinnomunjie to Omeo 12.47 km SW 210° 12 min
Corryong to Omeo 237.59 km     5 hr 44 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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