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Great Alpine Road 308KMS
Take the direct route from Sydney along the Hume Highway (31), or the Princes Highway (A1) from Melbourne to begin your tour of the Great Alpine Road.
The Great Alpine Road is a 308-kilometre touring route that extends from Wangaratta in the north-east to Bairnsdale in the heart of Gippsland. The road is Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road (with its highest point at 1,862 metres) and winds past lofty mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, vineyards and farms to the ocean.
Discover the sheer cliffs, wildflowers, Lake Catani and granite landmarks at Mt Buffalo National Park, and 10 of the state's 11 highest peaks at the Alpine National Park. The two national parks are home to abundant fauna and a dozen native plant species not found elsewhere in the world.
Call in at the cellar doors and winery restaurants to taste local food and produce. Expect a warm welcome and a full range of accommodation options in historic towns, at ski resorts and in quiet bush settings along the way.
In summer get outdoors and fish, go mountain biking, bush walking, kayaking or horse riding. In winter hit the slopes on skis, a toboggan or enjoy snow play. The Great Alpine Road is kept clear of snow, making the route traversable in winter. In spring melting snow creates lush green landscapes, while summertime is generally sunny and very warm. In autumn the region blazes with the reds and golds of the changing leaves.
Throughout the journey experience the history of the region, including aboriginal culture, European settlement and gold fever, as well as the ski industry, the legends of the mountain cattlemen and some of Australia's well known bushrangers including Ned Kelly.
Along the way take the time to get off the main route to explore six discovery routes, clearly sign posted with the 'Flying A' that will lead you to gourmet, gold, lake and mountain experiences in nearby valleys and villages.