Alpine National Park

Alpine National Park is a large protected area in the Australian state of Victoria that conserves alpine and subalpine landscapes of the Australian Alps. Its most notable natural fact is that it contains Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong (1,986 metres).

The park offers extensive walking and backcountry routes across the Bogong High Plains, with alpine heath and grassland ecosystems and summer wildflower displays. In winter the park includes developed ski areas and resort access, with downhill skiing available at nearby centres.

Key visitor facilities and access points cluster around high-elevation resorts and villages that provide lift access, accommodation and trailheads for both winter sports and summer hiking. Routes range from day walks to multi-day alpine traverses.

Protected to conserve alpine environments and water catchments, the park was established in the 20th century and has been managed for both conservation and recreation. Land use has included pastoral grazing on the high plains, which has declined as conservation measures expanded.

The park occupies much of Victoria’s high country in the northeast of the state, inland from the southern coast of Australia and several hours’ drive northeast of Melbourne, with access from regional towns and mountain resorts.

• Seasonal contrast: Summer offers extensive hiking on the Bogong High Plains and alpine wildflower displays, while winter supports downhill skiing at developed resorts within the park.
• Highest peak: The park contains Victoria's highest peak, Mount Bogong at 1,986 metres, which is the primary destination for long-distance hikers in the region.

What to See #

• Mount Bogong: The highest peak in Victoria at 1,986 metres, forming the park's northern high ground and a focal point for summer hiking routes on the Bogong High Plains.
• Mount Hotham: A high-elevation resort area within the park that operates as a winter ski centre and summer walking base, with developed facilities for visitors.
• Falls Creek: One of Victoria's main alpine ski resorts located within the park boundary, offering downhill skiing in winter and alpine walking in summer.