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Naturally Inspiring in Every Season ...
Welcome to the Visit Mount Buffalo website, where we have all the information you need to plan your trip to Mount Buffalo.
A free entry all-seasons national park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. First reserved in 1898, the 31,000 hectare park contains vegetation and fauna adapted to extremes of weather, as a result of its sub-alpine location.
As you drive and walk throughout the park, you will see evidence of the recent fires, but you will also see the vivid colours as species begin to regenerate. There is plenty of wildlife to see including Lyrebirds, Eastern Rosellas, Wombats and Swamp Wallabies. Many animals can be seen along the main tourist road so please drive carefully, especially at dawn and dusk.
When you're here please don't hesitate to call into the Park Office Visitor Centre, 300m past the Chalet turn off, for park information, maps and publications, track conditions or just a friendly hello!
The Beauty of Mount Buffalo National Park
Things To Do ...
Getting Here
As you drive up the mountain you will see some evidence of the recent fires, but you will also see the vivid colours as species begin to regenerate. There is plenty of wildlife to see including…
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The Gorge Precinct
The Gorge Day Visitor Area offers several good vantage points to take in the sheer 300 metre North Wall and surrounding valleys and peaks. Numerous short and long walks start from here, including the Gorge…
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Kayaking & Swimming
Lake Catani offers excellent lake kayaking that is perfect for beginners, kids, or simply to cool off and escape the summer heat. The lake’s Day Visitor Area offers toilets, BBQs and picnic tables, a small…
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Waterfalls
Mount Buffalo’s beautiful waterfalls are one of the mountain’s most popular attractions, drawing in thousands of visitors every year. High Country locals know that the cool waters and swimming holes are the best way to…
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Mount Buffalo Maps
With so much to see and do on Mount Buffalo there’s a range of different maps and resources you can use to plan your trip and find your way when you’re here. The Park Office…
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Shorter Nature Walks
Mount Buffalo’s shorter nature walks offer spectacular scenery, fresh air and a real sense of connection to nature through the massive granite boulders and delicate bush flora of the mountain. Perfect micro-adventures for young and…
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The Chalet
Often referred to as The Grande Old Dame of Victoria’s Alpine region, the incredibly picturesque Mount Buffalo Chalet is perched on the top of Bent’s Lookout, with breathtaking views that stretch out over the famous Gorge.…
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Lake Catani
Initially created in 1910 as water storage for the workers constructing the Mount Buffalo Chalet, the lake quickly became a popular recreational spot for the large numbers of tourists visiting the mountain. Nothing’s changed. Kayaking,…
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Rockclimbing
Mount Buffalo has some of the best granite climbing in Australia including world class multi-day “aid” climbs on the famous North Wall. There are numerous climbing areas on the plateau and having a whole crag…
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Photography
A favourite location for many photographers, Mount Buffalo offers a unique visual feast of massive granite boulders, alpine fauna, views of high country peaks, waterfalls, sunrises, sunsets and more. The Gorge Precinct is a accessible …
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Tours & Adventures
Learn to abseil or cross country ski, head off on a snowshoe ramble, test your nerve on a cliff picnic, explore an underground river … the full list of Mount Buffalo adventures is just about…
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Longer Walks
A natural progression from the mountain’s beautiful short walks, each of these longer day walks will reward your efforts and leave you feeling exhilarated and ready for more. Hike for the day or camp overnight at…
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Remote Campsites
At 1400m+ altitude, Mount Buffalo’s Rocky Point and Mount McLeod campsites are two of the best and most memorable National Park remote walk-in campsites in Australia. Available for a limited number of hikers at a time…
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Mount Buffalo: Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we visit, work and live, and recognize their continuing connection to land, water and community. We also pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
