WITH temperatures rising in the lowlands, Mount Hotham is encouraging people to gain some elevation, go hiking in the hills and explore the High Country on foot.
The alpine resort will host eight guided walks between Boxing Day and Australia Day, taking visitors to five different locations within the resort, hiking to some of the High Country’s best view points while exploring the unique alpine flora.
Outdoor staff will guide guests to the Mount Hotham summit, the top of Mount Higginbotham, Brandy Creek Mine and the spectacular Dargo and Christmas Hill lookout areas and share the history of each along the way.
All are short walks, 3-5 kilometres in length and are designated at Grades 2-3 according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System.
Jason Nightingale, senior manager guest engagement for the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board, said the walks will give hikers a taste for Hotham’s scenic beauty and other tracks and trails.
“Hotham and the surrounding Alpine National Park are set amidst a uniquely diverse alpine landscape and the best way to explore both is bushwalking,” he said.
“Along with our short walks, Hotham has access to some truly iconic alpine tracks and trails such as the Razorback and Mt Feathertop tracks, the Three Huts and Cobungra Ditch walks and the 37km Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing.
“At 1861m above sea level, Hotham has the benefit of being much cooler than down in the valleys, so even our hottest days are pleasant and perfect for bushwalking.”
More guided walks will take place in autumn over the Labour Day, Easter and Anzac Day long weekends.
For more details on Mt Hotham’s summer bushwalking program and all of the resort’s green season activities go to https://www.mthotham.com.au/summer/things-to-do/whats-on/activities.
People hiking at Mt Hotham are reminded to be properly prepared as weather conditions can still change rapidly with snowfalls and blizzards possible at any time of the year. Check www.mthotham.com.au for current local weather conditions.
