Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park Park

Address: Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park, Victoria - access from towns such as Cudgewa or Walwa depending on trailhead

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

Hours: Daylight hours (year-round)

Admission: Free (national park); camping and some track permits may apply

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.

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.

• 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.