Mount Feathertop via Bungalow Spur

Starting near the carpark on Feathertop Track, Harrietville, this walk takes you to Mount Feathertop and back via the Bungalow Spur Track. This scenic hike has a gradual ascent to The Razorback, then one steep part to the summit of Mount Feathertop, the second highest peak in Victoria. Rising to 1922 metres, it has incredible panoramic views over the surrounding mountains of the Alpine National Park. In winter, from about 1500 metres the track is usually covered in snow, and the summit region becomes a venue for extreme skiing. Due to the high elevation, the scenery changes all the way, featuring blanched gums and a granite summit. The Bungalow Spur was originally created for horses and has a manageable gradient. A popular option for climbing Mount Feathertop is to make it a two day walk, camping at Federation Hut. Weather conditions can change quickly, with very strong winds and blizzards. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Feathertop Track & Bungalow Spur Track (-36.891904,147.0732665)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Hume Freeway, M31 Turn on to Great Alpine Road Offramp then drive for 620 m Keep right onto Great Alpine Road Offramp and drive for another 120 m Turn right onto Great Alpine Road, B500 and drive for another 41.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Myrtle Street, B500 and drive for another 390 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Myrtle Street, B500 and drive for another 23.9 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Great Alpine Road, B500 and drive for another 6.2 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gavan Street, B500 and drive for another 24 km Turn left onto Feathertop Track and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Feathertop Track & Bungalow Spur Track Start heading along Bungalow Spur Track (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. Find the sign at the start. After another 220 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 1.9 km come to the "Picture Point" (6 m on your right). After another 2.2 km come to the "Tobias Gap" (15 m on your right). After another 3.3 km continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track. After another 1.1 km pass the water tap (10 m on your right). Then pass the "Federation Hut" (5 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (35 m on your right).
	Continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track. After another 15 m come to the camp site (on your right). After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Bungalow Spur Track.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Razorback Track & Bungalow Spur Track) veer left, to head along Razorback Track.
	After another 350 m (at the intersection of Razorback Track & Tom Kneen Track) continue straight. After another 990 m come to "Mount Feathertop".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 10.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Feathertop via Bungalow Spur

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	21.1 km
Time	9 h, 13 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 8.8 km from the start.

Shelter: There is one 8.8 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 8.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	8.8 km	Federation Hut
Toilet	8.8 km	[toilet]
Camp site	8.8 km	[camp site]

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Weather Forecast
- Mount Hotham Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  5°C
  Showers or snow. Very windy.
  95% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers in the south, high chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1300 metres. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 12 and 21.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  -5°C → 3°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 4 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 18.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  -4°C → 9°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  1°C → 8°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending west to southwesterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 23.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  -4°C → 9°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  -1°C → 9°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  0°C → 10°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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