Hiking and Back Packing & Walks in the Area

Hiking and Back Packing

Valley Homestead has tents and packs for up to 50 guests at a time. Overnight camp outs are available, involving cooking dinner and breakfast and either a short walk to an "onsite" camp area or a more challenging 5 km walk to our river camp site; followed up the next day with a morning ridge hike back to Valley Homestead of approximately 7km. The camper has only to provide his/her own sleeping bag and personal effects. This activity is usually supervised and led by the group's leaders, however Valley Homestead hiking and leadership staff are also available.

Walks in the Area

Long Ridge Walk - 6km. Walk north via the Bush Activity Centre and follow the spur until it reaches McCormack's track and take the next spur south and back to Valley Homestead.

Nine Mile Walk - This is an 18 kilometre loop involving a substantial climb on the Nine Mile Ridge in the foothills of Mount Buffalo National Park opposite Valley Homestead.

Short Ridge Walk - This walk covers 2km and offers stunning views of the Ovens Valley and Mt Buffalo. It returns down the hill through a chestnut grove or can be lengthened to return along the highway and then onto the Ovens River for skimming stones - fishing - swimming - paddling.