WALKING ON TOP OF THE WORLD
There are a wide variety of walks in Dinner Plain, the Alpine National Park and adjacent alpine resorts. The bush walking and mountain bike season lasts from early November until late April. The area is usually snow covered or too wet during winter and early spring.

During the snow season, trails are groomed from June until September and are suitable for cross country skiing and snow shoeing.
In good weather a fi t person can cover 3 kms an hour. Remember to make allowances for long steep climbs, photography and rests. Carry plenty of drinking water.

Self-guided walks
There are more than 15 walks around Dinner Plain village. Start at the DP Hut and follow the signs and maps. Walks include the 2km return trip to Carmichael Falls and 4km return trip to Room With A View. Looking for something a little bit longer? Try the 9km return walk to Precipice Plain and be rewarded with commanding views of the Dargo River and the Dargo High
Plains.

Winter’s cross country ski trail between Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham becomes summer’s 10km walking track – it’s a day trip, so
pack a picnic and plan to stop at Paw Paw Plain for lunch with a view. Great walks from Mount Hotham include the loop that takes in
Machinery Spur, Red Robin Mine, Dibbins Hut and Derrick Hut (1 day), and the walk along Mt Loch Ridge (3 – 4 hours) which reveals
near-360 degree views of Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, the Bogong High Plains and the Kiewa Valley.

The challenging 22km walk from Diamantina Hut at Mount Hotham to Mount Feathertop along the Razorback rewards you with
extraordinary 360 degree views of the Alpine High Country. You need to make an early start to complete the walk in a day, and the track is rocky, rough and steep in parts.

A more detailed set of notes on some of the walks in the area is available from parks Victoria. Click here to download.

Guided walks
If you don’t feel you have suffi cient experience or you’d rather leave the planning to someone else, why not book a guided walk? These can take you to some of the lesser known tracks around Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham. They range from pleasant sunrise or sunset strolls to half day, full day and multiple day walks, and are escorted by guides with excellent local knowledge. For more informatio on guided walks please contact Adventures With Altitude located next door to the Dinner Plain Hotel.

Minimal Impact Walking
• Please keep to the designated tracks.
• Use a portable stove instead of lighting a fi re - especially above the tree line.
• Always check fi re danger forecast.
• NO FIRES (INCLUDING STOVES) ON DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN.
• Where toilets are not provided bury toilet waste at least 100m from water, walking tracks and campsites.
• Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the Alpine National Park.
• Take your rubbish home.
• Native plants are protected, leave wildfl owers for others to enjoy.
• Mountain bikes are permitted on designated trails.

Weather conditions can change rapidly in alpine areas. Be prepared!
• Wind and waterproof jackets
• Warm clothing - hat, gloves and sturdy footwear
• Map and compass
• First aid kit
• Carry plenty of water
• LET SOMEONE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!