Howqua River Discovery

Fly over the Merrijig area towards Mt Timbertop. Descend into the Howqua River valley which was once a major trade route for the indigenous Taungurung people and a source of Greenstone. This stone is prized for its hardness and used in the making of tools and weapons that has been discovered as far away as…

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Adventure Flight

Fly off on an adventure with Alpine Helicopter Charter and land up high with views over the Mansfield Valley and Lake Eildon. Enjoy refreshments and return over the top of the Mansfield Township. Tour duration is approximately one hour. Visit their website to see the full range of scenic tours available including flights to Craig’s…

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Roof Top Tour

Take in some of Victoria’s highest mountain peaks. Many are surrounded by the Alpine National Park, which is part of the Great Dividing Range stretching along the eastern edge of the Australian continent. Climb over the Mount Buller Ski Resort and Mount Stirling before landing at Craig’s Hut for refreshments. Fly to the magnificent Dandongadale…

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Mount Buller Express

Depart from Mansfield and fly up the Delatite Valley and climb up and over the Mount Buller Alpine Village. Enjoy aerial views across this world class ski resort before returning to Mansfield. Flight duration is approximately 25 minutes. During July, August and September special offers are available on flights departing from Mount Buller from $95…

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Wild Rivers and Waterfalls

Follow the Delatite River to its origin between Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. Land at Craig’s Hut for refreshments and photos. Fly across the King River valley to Mt Cobbler and marvel at Victoria’s highest waterfall, the Dandongadale Falls, as they cascade 255 metres down from Lake Cobbler. Fly over the Wabonga Plateau with its…

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Lake Eildon Explorer – Helicopter Charter

Lake Eildon is Victoria’s largest inland lake. Fed by the many High Country rivers, it has a capacity over 3.3 million mega litres. It is six times the size of Sydney Harbour and has a capacity shoreline of over 500 kilometres. Lake Eildon is popular for trout fishing, water skiing and house boating. Development of…

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Craig’s Hut – King Valley – Delatite River Trail Ride

Re-live the movies and ride to Craig’s Hut with McCormack’s Mountain Valley Trail Rides, to see the set where The Man from Snowy River was filmed. The first day starts from King Saddle on Mount Stirling, making your way through the magnificent Woollybutt Forest and gnarled snow gums taking in the spectacular 360 degree views…

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Remote Ritchie’s Hut

Nestled amongst the mountains, on the banks of the Howqua River where Fourteen Mile Creek flows in, is Ritchie’s Hut. Is was built by Robert, the son of Geoffrey Ritchie, with the aid of Fred Fry in late 1947 as a fishing hut. Geoffrey Ritchie and Antoinette Ritchie first moved to “Delatite” near Mansfield in…

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Winter Escape to Craig’s

Enjoy three days of guided snowshoe hiking around the beautiful Mt Stirling and Clear Hills. This is a true winter adventure that will take you from well maintained cross country ski trails of Mt Stirling to the unmaintained backcountry trails of the Victorian High Country. On this hike you will enjoy beautiful Alpine Ash forests,…

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