high country

Hi Ben,
I think Craig's Hut is just outside the Alpine National Park boundary so you could probably take your dog there. I would check with Park's Vic rather than rely on replies from forum's. Better to be safe than out of pocket. If you are planning to see the best of the High Country then leave your dog at home. The Alpine National park dominates a whole lot of the High Country.

TJ...

Ben,we were up there yesterday and tracks are fine. Didn't go to Craigs but did visit Bindaree Falls off Circuit Rd. which I would recommend. Would be careful taking dogs as it is very difficult to determine where Park boundaries are and it will restrict you a little.

yes craigs hut is accessable but I would try to leave the dog at home if at all possible, there are plenty of places to camp, you can do a loop from mt stirling , craigs hut , bindaree falls and into sheepyard flat and camp along the way. Drop into Mirimbah Store before heading up towards Craigs Hut, they normally have a pretty good idea of the road conditions . You can also get fuel, coffee lunch etc from them. Have a good trip

thanks for all your replies,
i think i might poke up through , Mansfield, Howqua, Jamison, Kevington, Gaffneys, creek, then skirt along the Yarra ranges Nat Park, then to Marysville, Taggerty Alexandra them back through Yea.
We have two dogs who love travelling and are great travellers,.
the places i have mentioned poke in between the National parks from what i can see and should avoid any dramas.
not sure if these camp sites will be busy or not, bt ya never know unless you go.!!
thanks
ben

Hi Ben,

Just back from 3 weeks in that area with our two dogs.

Places to consider staying with dogs are:- Running Creek Camping Area on Howqua River Road, Fry's Hut or Sheepyard Flat, Craigs Hut, Carters Road Camping Area.

If you start at Running Creek you can head over Howqua Hills Track to Fry's Hut and then onto the other options.

Keep in mind it will be busy over Easter in all these areas.

The Circuit Road was partly closed when we were there 2 weeks ago and access was made via The Monument Track to Craigs Hut. Well worth the effort but wouldn't be much fun after heavy rain. Could also be quite cold at Easter.

If you wanted to start a little lower we found Comet Flat near Woods Point quite pleasant.

Enjoy your trip your vehicle will handle it easily unless excessive rain comes through, we had no issues in a slightly raised Pajero.

Get yourself a copy of Rooftops Mansfield - Mt Howitt Adventure Map and you won't get lost.

Cheers Dazza