Viewpoint

Mount Buffalo - The Horn

Mount Buffalo, Victoria

Highest point of Mount Buffalo, reached on an 800 metre walk from the picnic area.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Mount Buffalo - The Horn
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The Horn is the highest point in Mount Buffalo National Park at 1,723 metres. An 800 metre walk, about 45 minutes return, climbs from the picnic area through boulders and snowgums. Horn Road is unsealed, closed in winter or after heavy rain, and not suitable for caravans.

Good to know

  • Check Horn Road is open before driving up
  • Snow chains are required in the declared snow season
Best time
Clear day
Getting there
Unsealed Horn Road from the main plateau road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

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