High Country - Woods Point to Porepunkah

The purpose of tackling this track is to save a very round-about trip, shaving numerous days off your excursion if you wish to get from Woods Point to the far north-east of the High Country in the shortest possible distance. This route enables you to travel directly from Woods Point to Wonnangatta Valley in 3 days, experiencing challenging 4WDing, ever-changing mountain scenery, historic cattleman's huts and peaceful rivers throughout the entire journey.

Environment

This route ventures deep into alpine country so seasonal track closures during winter will render this trip impassable at times. Signs and locked gates will confirm closures. Also see Parks Vic for further details.

In the high altitudes (1500m) you'll see Snow Gums and wildflowers; whilst in the lower altitudes you'll drive beneath the rainforest canopy with ferns fringing the track. The ever-changing altitude and scenery is a large part of the delight of a 4WD adventure through the Victorian High Country.

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This route is definately not the faint-hearted and should only be attempted by very confident 4WDrivers (and passengers). Definately no trailers - due to extreme hill climbs, ruts and virtually no opportunties for reversing.

Fuel Usage

Only limited fuel at Woods Point.

Diesel	ULP	LPG
4cyl 39 litres	4cyl 45 litres	4cyl 55 litres
6cyl 28 litres *	6cyl 50 litres	6cyl 49 litres
8cyl 42 litres	8cyl 46 litres

Best Time To Visit

Best during summer - for wildflowers and access. Some tracks along this route are subject to seasonal closures during winter.

Where to Stay

Scott Reserve - large designated campground just out of Woods Point settlement.
Bush camp at bottom of Weber Spur Tk on junction of Goulburn/Black Rivers
Bush camp on Lazarini Spur Tk - good site
Wren's Flat - large area for bush camping and vandalised hut off Mt Sunday Tk
Average/poor bush camp on Jamieson River off Low Saddle Rd
Beveridge National Park - extensive camping options alongside riverfront with access for all vehicles and trailers and caravans.

Services & Supplies

No Services & Supplies available for this trek