Bogong High Plains

Bogong High Plains
Typical winter scene
Highest point
PeakMount Nelse West, Alpine National Park
Elevation1,893 m (6,211 ft)[1]
AHD
Coordinates36°50′39″S 147°20′24″E / 36.84417°S 147.34000°E / -36.84417; 147.34000[1]
Geography
Bogong High Plains is located in Victoria
Bogong High Plains
Bogong High Plains
Location of the Bogong High Plains in Victoria
CountryAustralia
RegionVictoria
Parent rangeVictorian Alps,
Great Dividing Range
Geology
Age of rockDevonian
Type of rockIgneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic

The Bogong High Plains (/ˈbɡɒŋ/), part of the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range, are a section of plains located in the Alpine National Park in the Australian state of Victoria and are situated south of Mount Bogong.

In winter this area is one of the largest snow-covered areas in Australia and can be easily accessed from the Hotham Alpine Resort and Falls Creek ski resort.[2] The area is very popular for both summer and winter time activities. Ski touring and all types of cross-country skiing are possible through most winter months. A trail called Australian Alps Walking Track is popular for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. Mountain biking and bushwalking are common in summer.[3] Local towns and villages provide the best possibility for exploring the areas, including Mount Beauty and Harrietville.

  1. ^ a b "Mount Nelse West, Australia". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ "Victoria's seven alpine resorts". www.visitvictoria.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2007.
  3. ^ "Alpine National Park". Parks Victoria. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2007.