HikesAustraliaMount Buffalo: The Big Walk & The Horn

Mount Buffalo: The Big Walk & The Horn

Mt Buffalo’s granite plateau - tors, the Gorge, and The Horn summit lookout

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateDayOut-and-backDay hike (granite)
Distance
~10-14 km
Max elevation
1,723 m
Elevation gain
~1,000 m
Duration
5-6 h
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A breathtaking landscape of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island, Tasmania.

The route

The line through Victorian Alps, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Nov-Apr (snow-free); a snowplay area in winter

Weather risks

Alpine plateau weather; cold snaps

Best Nov-Apr; snow in winter. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Granite plateau of tors, forest and lookouts

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

Moderate

Variants & turnaround

Short Horn walk from the road; the full Big Walk from the base

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Mt Buffalo NP (Eurobin/plateau road)

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Bright; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

Mt Buffalo NP; a summit road for non-hikers

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Cold snaps, granite slabs when wet

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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