High Country - Corryong to Omeo

StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesCorryong
FinishOmeo
DifficultyDifficulty 3.5/5
Suitable For4WD 
Distance237.61 km
Minimum Days2
Average Speed41.4 km/hr
Travel Time5 hrs 44 mins
Page Updated: 30 Dec 2023

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.

If you wish to do a longer trip, this trip could be linked with the other High Country Treks we have published for nearby areas - see Nearby ExplorOz Treks.

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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.

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Preparation

MUST READ: You are strongly encouraged to read the following articles prepared by the knowledge experts at ExplorOz for your safety and preparation before undertaking any published ExplorOz Trek - Outback Safety, Outback Driving Tips, Outback Communications, and Vehicle Setup for the Outback.

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Please refer to Road Reports published by the local shire and/or main roads for the area you intend to visit. Road/Track conditions can change significantly after weather events. Travellers must be responsible for their own research on current conditions and track suitability.
Seasonal 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.

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 Usage

Wodonga (nearest 24hr fuel), Corryong & Omeo
DieselULPLPG
4cyl 46 litres *4cyl 38 litres4cyl 48 litres
6cyl 36 litres6cyl 43 litres6cyl 42 litres
8cyl 36 litres8cyl 39 litres
Usage is averaged from recorded data (* specific to this trek) and calculated based on trek distance.

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 25.61km NW
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C29.229.125.820.716.012.511.713.516.520.323.926.7
Mean Min. °C13.713.710.97.04.63.02.22.74.56.89.711.6
Mean Rain mm60.957.961.458.585.5102.4112.6125.2104.899.968.573.1
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

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Directions

Corryong to Colac Colac
Driving: 7.07 km
Heading: 252°
Avg Speed: 75.87 km/hr
EST Time: 05:35
Colac Colac to McNamara Crossing
Driving: 15.41 km
Heading: 186°
Avg Speed: 96.89 km/hr
EST Time: 09:32
McNamara Crossing to Nariel Creek
Driving: 2.1 km
Heading: 228°
Avg Speed: 101.82 km/hr
EST Time: 01:14
Nariel Creek to Willow Crossing
Driving: 3.09 km
Heading: 158°
Avg Speed: 102.46 km/hr
EST Time: 01:48
Willow Crossing to Crawford Crossing
Driving: 3.09 km
Heading: 150°
Avg Speed: 99.98 km/hr
EST Time: 01:51
Crawford Crossing to Hodgson Crossing
Driving: 3.12 km
Heading: 169°
Avg Speed: 83.08 km/hr
EST Time: 02:15
Hodgson Crossing to Scrubby Creek (Start of Track)
Driving: 2.49 km
Heading: 162°
Avg Speed: 50.28 km/hr
EST Time: 02:58
Scrubby Creek (Start of Track) to Link Track to Six Mile Ridge
Driving: 11.72 km
Heading: 146°
Avg Speed: 20.99 km/hr
EST Time: 33:30
Link Track to Six Mile Ridge to Upper Murray Ski Hut
Driving: 0.08 km
Heading: 41°
Avg Speed: 16.86 km/hr
EST Time: N/A
Upper Murray Ski Hut to Six Mile Ridge Track
Driving: 4.16 km
Heading: 196°
Avg Speed: 23.76 km/hr
EST Time: 10:30
Six Mile Ridge Track to Wheeler Ck Log Rd
Driving: 8.32 km
Heading: 203°
Avg Speed: 20.08 km/hr
EST Time: 24:51
Wheeler Ck Log Rd to Wheeler Creek Hut
Driving: 3.51 km
Heading: 82°
Avg Speed: 29.72 km/hr
EST Time: 07:05
Wheeler Creek Hut to Paddy Joy Campground
Driving: 1.06 km
Heading: 253°
Avg Speed: 18.22 km/hr
EST Time: 03:29
Paddy Joy Campground to Wild Boar Tk
Driving: 5.2 km
Heading: 188°
Avg Speed: 19.71 km/hr
EST Time: 15:49
Wild Boar Tk to Pinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin Tk
Driving: 11.49 km
Heading: 125°
Avg Speed: 25.29 km/hr
EST Time: 27:15
Pinnibar Gibbo Tk & Tom Groggin Tk to Scenic Reserve
Driving: 1.85 km
Heading: 83°
Avg Speed: 15.36 km/hr
EST Time: 07:13
Scenic Reserve to Mount Gibbo
Driving: 2.4 km
Heading: 56°
Avg Speed: 16.78 km/hr
EST Time: 08:34
Mount Gibbo to Mount Anderson
Driving: 1.89 km
Heading: 79°
Avg Speed: 11.37 km/hr
EST Time: 09:58
Mount Anderson to Mount Pinnibar
Driving: 11.53 km
Heading: 15°
Avg Speed: 18.81 km/hr
EST Time: 36:46
Mount Pinnibar to Davies Plain Track
Driving: 17.38 km
Heading: 118°
Avg Speed: 18.72 km/hr
EST Time: 55:42
Davies Plain Track to Murray River Crossing
Driving: 0.1 km
Heading: 13°
Avg Speed: 11.64 km/hr
EST Time: 00:30
Murray River Crossing to Tom Groggin Campground
Driving: 1.63 km
Heading: 16°
Avg Speed: 21.07 km/hr
EST Time: 04:38
Tom Groggin Campground to Murray River Crossing
Driving: 1.63 km
Heading: 196°
Avg Speed: 21.07 km/hr
EST Time: 04:38
Murray River Crossing to Davies Plain Track
Driving: 0.1 km
Heading: 193°
Avg Speed: 11.64 km/hr
EST Time: 00:30
Davies Plain Track to Davies Plains Hut
Driving: 16.23 km
Heading: 174°
Avg Speed: 19.69 km/hr
EST Time: 49:27
Davies Plains Hut to Limestone Road
Driving: 41.05 km
Heading: 198°
Avg Speed: 19.33 km/hr
EST Time: 02:07:25
Limestone Road to Beloka Gap
Driving: 22.93 km
Heading: 261°
Avg Speed: 57.65 km/hr
EST Time: 23:51
Beloka Gap to Benambra
Driving: 14.99 km
Heading: 240°
Avg Speed: 70.58 km/hr
EST Time: 12:44
Benambra to Hinnomunjie
Driving: 9.52 km
Heading: 214°
Avg Speed: 81.35 km/hr
EST Time: 07:01
Hinnomunjie to Omeo
Driving: 12.47 km
Heading: 210°
Avg Speed: 61.91 km/hr
EST Time: 12:05
Distance is based on the travel mode shown (Driving, Straight, Cycling, Walking etc), Direction is straight line from start to end, Avg Speed & EST Time is calculated from GPS data.

What to See

Victorian High Country touring, drive throught the Murray River, spectacular views. Historic sites and hutes, old mines and a few geocaches.

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