Mount Feathertop and Bon Accord Hill Circuit

  16 h 30 min to 2 days

31.3 km
Circuit

Climb : 2089m
Descent : 2089m

Very challenging


Starting near the car park on Feathertop Track, Harrietville, this walk takes you up Mount Feathertop and past Bon Accord Hill via the Bungalow Spur, Razorback and Bon Accord tracks. Not for faint-hearted, this extremely challenging but highly rewarding hike takes you on a relentless circuit within the Alpine National Park. Native wildflowers and many shades of green decorate Mount Feathertop, and the hike to its summit is a gruelling ascent that will test even the fittest walkers. At 1922m, it is the second-highest peak in Victoria and has incredible views over the surrounding mountains. It provides great hiking opportunities in summer, and in winter, it becomes a popular location for extreme skiing. Hikers can stay overnight at the Federation Hut camping area, with toilet facilities and a small water tank. Be aware that weather conditions can change quickly, and there is no access to drinking water on the main Razorback Spur. Make sure you're properly prepared and have the fitness and endurance levels needed to enjoy this walk.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) At the intersection of Feathertop Track & Bungalow Spur Track Start heading along Bungalow Spur Track (a walking track).
(0.1 km) Find the sign at the start.
(0.3 km) After another 220 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
(2.2 km) After another 1.9 km come to the "Picture Point" (6 m on your right).
(4.4 km) After another 2.2 km come to the "Tobias Gap" (15 m on your right).
(7.7 km) After another 3.3 km (from the Bungalow Spur Track) continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track.
(8.8 km) After another 1.1 km pass the water tap (10 m on your right).
(8.8 km) After another 6 m pass the "Federation Hut" (10 m on your right).
(8.8 km) Then pass the toilet (35 m on your right).
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(8.8 km) From the Bungalow Spur Track continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track.
(8.8 km) After another 15 m come to the camp site (on your right).

Start of an optional side trip: This little side trip takes you to the Little Feathertop.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip turn left here.From the Bungalow Spur Track Start (a walking track).
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(0.2 km) After another 165 m come to "Little Feathertop".
(0.2 km) The end.
(0.2 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 165 m to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route turn sharp left and follow on from the 9.2 km waypoint.

Turn map Directions & comments
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(9.2 km) After another 410 m (from the Bungalow Spur Track) continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track.

Start of an optional side trip: This route takes you to Mount Feathertop. Can take around an hour (out & back).
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip veer left here.At the intersection of Razorback Track & Bungalow Spur Track Start heading along Razorback Track (a walking track).
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(0.4 km) After another 350 m (at the intersection of Razorback Track & Tom Kneen Track) continue straight.
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(1.3 km) After another 990 m come to "Mount Feathertop".
(1.3 km) Continue another 0 m to find Mount Feathertop at the end.
(1.3 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.3 km to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route turn left and follow on from the 9.2 km waypoint.

Turn map Directions & comments
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(9.2 km) After another 15 m (at the intersection of Razorback Track & Bungalow Spur Track) turn right, to head along Razorback Track.
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(10.6 km) After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Razorback Track & Diamantina Spur Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Razorback Track.
(12 km) After another 1.4 km pass the summit (6 m on your right).
(12.2 km) After another 235 m (at the intersection of Champion Spur Track & Razorback Track) continue straight, to head along Razorback Track.
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(17.1 km) After another 4.9 km (from the Razorback Track) continue straight, to head along Razorback Track.
(17.8 km) After another 710 m pass the summit (on your left).
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(17.7 km) At the intersection of Bon Accord Walking Track & Razorback Track turn right, to head along Bon Accord Walking Track.
(21.6 km) After another 3.9 km pass the "Bon Accord Hill" (150 m on your left).
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(25.1 km) After another 3.5 km (from the Bon Accord Walking Track) continue straight.
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(25.4 km) After another 310 m (from the Bon Accord Walking Track) turn right, to head along Bon Accord Walking Track.
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(26.8 km) After another 1.4 km (from the Bon Accord Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Bon Accord Walking Track.
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(29.5 km) After another 2.7 km (at the intersection of Champion Spur Track & Bon Accord Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Bon Accord Track.
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(30.1 km) After another 560 m (from the Bon Accord Track) continue straight, to head along Bon Accord Track (a residential road).
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(30.1 km) After another 80 m (at the intersection of Riverside Walk & Bon Accord Track) veer right, to head along Riverside Walk (a walking track).
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(30.6 km) After another 430 m (from the Riverside Walk) veer right.
(30.6 km) After another 15 m cross the Vic Attridge Bridge (about 15 m long)
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(30.6 km) After another 3 m turn right.
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(30.7 km) After another 115 m (from the Off Feathertop Track) turn sharp left, to head along Off Feathertop Track (a vehicle track).
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(30.8 km) After another 45 m (from the Feathertop Track) turn right, to head along Feathertop Track (a residential road).
(31.1 km) After another 325 m (at the intersection of Dredgehole Lane & Feathertop Track) continue straight, to head along Feathertop Track.
(31.3 km) After another 245 m come to a car park.
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(31.3 km) The end.


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

This walk has significant sections where there is no clear track or signage, you require a very high-level self-sufficiency, navigation and bushwalking experience.
Length 31.3 km
Time 16 h 30 min to 2 days




Class 5/6



Very challenging 		Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
Weather Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6)

Getting to the start

From Hume Freeway, M31, Wangaratta.GPS coordinates for the start: -36.891904,147.0732665

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