Davies Plain

The tour will commence at 10:00am on Day 1 at a link up point just south of Canberra, or alternatively in Jindabyne at 12:00pm if coming from another direction. From Jindabyne we will follow the scenic Alpine Way through Kosciusko National Park to Tom Groggin Campground at the headwaters of the Murray River. After crossing the Murray River, we will make our first camp, with plenty of time to relax and prepare dinner before getting to know the group around a fire. Some, but not all of our camps, have access to drop toilets, and we will also be able to make use of drop toilets located on our route. You will need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking.

Heading west, we will experience the true grandeur of the High Country as we climb Mount Gibbo for spectacular 360 degree views. Many of the tracks in this north section are very steep with a shale rock surface. Some sections can become quite technical and maintaining traction is key; however, the expert advice and tuition provided by our experienced guides will ensure you are progressively prepared to safely tackle even the most difficult sections of the tour. We will visit a couple of High Country Huts before making camp for the night.

We will be met with another panorama after conquering the steep slopes of Mount Pinnibar. At 1,772m, on a clear day the peak of Mount Pinnibar offers some of the most spectacular views of the tour including over Tom Groggin Station, renowned as the home of Jack Riley who provided Banjo Patterson the inspiration for his poem ‘The Man from Snowy River’. We will make our way down tracks hugging narrow ridgelines towards the Murray and visit one of the few remaining examples of huts specifically built for the wild dog trappers working for what was then known as the Lands Department, before heading back across the Murray River and making our way back to Jindabyne where the tour will finish by 3:00pm.

Payment Options

To reserve a place on the tour of your choice, you can pay in full or pay a 30% deposit. If paying a deposit, we will email an invoice for the 70% balance payable six weeks before your tour starts. The option to pay a deposit is not available within six weeks of your tour start date.

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Having done this tour and explored the northern section of the Alpine National Park, you will want to experience the southern section too which hosts iconic 4WD tracks such as Zeka Spur, Basalt South and Blue Rag Range, so have a look at our Wonnangatta Valley tour. If you would like to 4WD in Victoria’s High Country while still enjoying the comfort and convenience of your off-road trailer, camper trailer or caravan, our Crooked River tour is just what you are after. You could also expand your 4WD experience from mountains to desert with one of our Simpson Desert tours.