Vic High Country.

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 20, 2014 at 00:00
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Hi,

Planning a trip to the high country via Mt Stirling, Bindaree Hut The Bluff, King Billy and may be in through Lake Cobbler.

It's a return trip last travelled some 16 years ago and so would appreciate comment on condition (recent) of the following:-

- The Bluff Link Road from Bindaree Hut to the Bluff,
- Access up to Bluff Hut,
- Track condition from Lovick's to King Billy/ Helicopter Spur,
- King Billy Track to Macallister River,
- The Staircase ascent to Cobbler Lake Track,
- Howqua Gap Hut (from Circuit Rd) to summit of Mt Stirling and Clear Hills/ Monument Track.

As I mentioned I've travelled these tracks before but conditions will be much different now from then. I'm leaving early April well before the Easter rush. Thanks in anticipation,

Mike.

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Reply By: Stevo - Thursday, Mar 20, 2014 at 14:36

Thursday, Mar 20, 2014 at 14:36
Up that way three weeks ago:

Bindaree Hut toBluff Hut via 16 Mile Jeep Track is in excellent condition.

Again, Lovicks through to King Billy is excellent apart from a few rocky sections.

Staircase ascent is painfully rocky any very slow going (SWMBO should wear a sports bra!).

Circuit Road was closed for repairs at about 3 kms east of Howqua Gap Hut (AND no advisory signage at either end).

Clear Hills, Mt Stirling & Monument Track all in excellent condition.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael John T (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 20, 2014 at 21:37

Thursday, Mar 20, 2014 at 21:37
Thanks Stevo,

Great info for me, I'll follow up on the Circuit Road closure.

Thanks again,
regards,
Mike.
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