The mountain highlands of the southern Great Diving Range are Victoria's most dominating physical feature. The Alpine National Park covers most of the states high country in its 646,000 hectares. Most of Victoria's ski resorts fall within the park boundaries - Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek, Mount Buller and Mt Hotham.

Mt Buffalo is surrounded by great blocks of granite blocks and the area is abundant with plant and animal life. In winter Mt Buffalo is a popular cross-country skiing destination, and during the summer, bushwalking, fishing, and horseriding are popular. The alpine area is very popular with walkers during the summer, with wildflowers and waterfalls.

Following the Midland highway, travel through Benalla, Glenrowan and Wangarrata - old bushranger country. You can follow the path of bushrangers such as Ned Kelly and explore the area where "The Man From Snowy River" was created and the film was shot.

Wangaratta is a beautiful area surrounded by lakes, national parks, wineries and historic towns. The surrounding fertile area produces wool, wheat, hops and grapes.

The north east is famous for producing high quality wines, cheeses and fruits.

Fact Summary

The highest point in Mt Buffalo National Park is Horn at 1720 metres.

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