Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Park Mountainous park with granite peaks and woodlands
Pine Mountain’s vast granite outcrop anchors this park in north‑east Victoria, offering long bushwalks, rocky escarpments and eucalypt forest with limited facilities for experienced walkers.
Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park protects a rugged section of north-east Victoria with extensive granite outcrops and remote river country. The park’s principal features are large granite formations and a network of walking routes through forested and rocky terrain.
Visitors use the park for multi-day bushwalking, day hikes and backcountry nature observation; the landscape is notable for its rock platforms, ridgelines and relatively remote feel compared with coastal parks. Access is by sealed and unsealed roads with walking tracks leading into the park from trailheads.
The park was created to conserve distinctive geological features and native habitats, and it remains managed for conservation and low-intensity recreation.
The park lies in north-east Victoria inland from the Murray River region and is a drive of several hours from Melbourne.
- Pine Mountain access: Pine Mountain is the park's signature granite feature and is accessed by walking routes that follow exposed rock and ridgelines rather than formed roads.
What to See #
- Pine Mountain: A large granite outcrop with walking routes that traverse rock platforms and ridgelines, popular with experienced walkers for its geological scale and exposed rock surfaces.
- Mount Burrowa: A separate rugged peak with walking tracks and lookout points; the area around it contains remote river valleys and forested slopes used for hiking and nature observation.
How to Get to Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park #
By car: Access depends on which trailhead is chosen; common approaches are from Towong/Cudgewa or Walwa in northeastern Victoria. Expect unsealed roads and long drives from regional towns. By public transport: Limited; a car or organized tour is highly recommended.
Tips for Visiting Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park #
- Bring topographic maps and prepare for limited signage on the more remote Brindabella trails.
- Check for fire restrictions in dry months - parts of the park are fire-prone and closures are common in summer.
- The area includes long-distance routes suitable for multi-day treks; plan resupply and water carefully.
Best Time to Visit Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons; summer can be hazardous due to heat and fire risk.
Weather & Climate near Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park #
Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1306 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).