| Mount Howitt (Toot-buck-nulluck) | |
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 The summit of Mount Howitt as seen from West Peak in late autumn | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,742 m (5,715 ft)AHD |
| Coordinates | 37°11′S 146°39′E / 37.183°S 146.650°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Parent range | Great Dividing Range |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike/ski |
Mount Howitt, also known as Toot-buck-nulluck in the Gunai language,[1] is a mountain in Victoria, Australia, named for Alfred William Howitt. Located in the Wonangatta Moroka Unit of the Alpine National Park approximately 170 km north-east of Melbourne.
The mountain is a popular bushwalking destination due to its views and relatively easy access in summer via several trails, including the Australian Alps Walking Track. The closest point to a road is via MacAlister Springs and the Howitt Plains, a distance of about seven kilometres. There is also a longer and more difficult hike up the West Spur. It climbs from the Howqua River, which is generally accessed via Mount Stirling. In winter road closures restrict access to trailheads no closer than 15 km (9.3 mi) away making the area popular with remoteness-seeking back country and cross country skiers.[2]
- ^ Clark, Ian; Heydon, Toby (2002). Dictionary of Aboriginal Placenames of Victoria. Melbourne: Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages.
- ^ "Bluff - Howitt Area - WikiSki".