Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours
This collection of 10 Back Road Tours will help you discover the hidden treasures of Victoria's Far East Gippsland.
- Each tour is colour coded and described with detailed directions and distances.
- Points of interest along the routes are highlighted with further information referenced.
[PDF File - 3.3 MB]The full size A1 map (841 X 594mm) is split up here into 8 A4 sheets.
Map of Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours - Single sheet
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Please remember this publication is a guide only. Ensure you carry detailed maps on your trip and read all warnings carefully.
Tour Information
- Tour 1 Stringers Knob Mottle Range
- Tour 2 Waratah Loop
- Tour 3 Murrungowar Forest Drive
- Tour 4 Murrungowar Errinundra Loop
- Tour 5 Combienbar East Errinundra
- Tour 6 Bendoc Historic Loop Drive
- Tour 7 The Mighty Snowy
- Tour 8 Coopracambra Link
- Tour 9 Wingan Mallacoota Scenic Drive
- Tour 10 Heritage Bemm River
Tour 1 - Stringers Knob Mottle Range
2WD in dry weather only.
Discover a unique monument to a bushman’s ingenuity and impressive flora.
Distance: 81 kms
Duration: Easy Half Day
Further Information: None
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic. Watch out for cyclists!
Optional Side Trip - The road to Long Point has a steep descent requiring low range 4WD with high ground clearance. It is very difficult and should be undertaken by drivers with extensive 4WD experience. It is unsuitable for trailers due to a limited turning area.
Tour 1 - Stringers Knob Mottle Range
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Tour 2 - Waratah Loop
4WD only
A taste of the Snowy, rugged countryside and tall forests.
Distance: 242 kms
Duration: Full Day or Overnight
Further Information:
Woods Point Camping Ground
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Youngs Creek Picnic Area
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Snowy River National Park
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic. Should be undertaken by experienced 4WD drivers only. 4WD low range is required with high ground clearance. Some tracks are narrow, rocky and have slippery sections. Varneys Tk into Jacksons Crossing is narrow and involves crossing the Rodger River.
Tour 2 - Waratah Loop
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Tour 3 - Murrungowar Forest Drive
2WD in dry weather only.
An insight into how forests are managed for conservation and timber harvesting.
Distance: 31 kms
Duration: Easy Half Day
Further Information:
Murrungowar Forest Drive
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Warnings: Log Truck Traffic. A moderate grade becoming slippery during wet weather.
Tour 3 - Murrungowar Forest Drive
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Tour 4 - Murrungowar Errinundra Loop
4WD only.
Spectacular views amidst both the cool and warm temperate rainforest.
Distance: 132 kms
Duration: Full Day
Further Information:
Errinundra National Park
Lind National Park, Euchre Valley Nature Drive
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic.
Seasonal road closures - BA Rd, Greens Rd.
Mainly high range 4WD but low range required. Some tracks are narrow, rocky and have slippery sections.
Tour 4 - Murrungowar Errinundra Loop
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Tour 5 - Combienbar East Errinundra
4WD only.
A picturesque route to eastern Errinundra.
Distance: 111 kms
Duration: Full Day or overnight
Further Information:
Errinundra National Park
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic
Seasonal road closures - Goonmirk Rd, Hensleigh Creek Rd.
Tennyson Tk is steep, rocky and slippery requiring low range 4WD with high ground clearance.
A very difficult route to be undertaken by drivers with extensive 4WD experience.
Tour 5 - Combienbar East Errinundra
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Tour 6 - Bendoc Historic Loop Drive
4WD only
A rich history of alluvial and reef gold mining.
Distance: 73 kms
Duration: Half Day
Further Information:
Errinundra National Park
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic.
Seasonal Road Closure - Goonmirk Rd
Open mine shafts.
Tour 6 - Bendoc Historic Loop Drive
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Tour 7 - The Mighty Snowy
4WD only
Experience the legendary Snowy River country.
Distance: 229 kms
Duration: Full day or overnight.
Further Information:
Snowy River National Park
Silver Mine Walking Track, SRNP
Snowy River Nature Walk, SRNP
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic. The descent beyond Little River Gorge into McKillops Bridge is one of Victoria’s most precarious roads, unsuitable for trailers and caravans.
Tour 7 - The Mighty Snowy
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Tour 8 - Coopracambra Link
4WD only.
Open forests of white &
red stringybark on the ridges.
Distance: 62 kms
Duration: Half day
Further Information:
Drummer Rainforest Walk
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Coopracambra National Park
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic
Tour 8 - Coopracambra Link
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Tour 9 - Wingan Mallacoota Scenic Drive
4WD only
A scenic alternative route to Mallacoota.
Distance: 82 kms
Duration: Half day
Further Information:
Parks Notes - Alfred National Park
Parks Notes - Croajingolong National Park including Walks around Shipwreck Creek
Parks Notes - Mallacoota Inlet and surrounds
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic.
Seasonal Road Closure- Betka Tk
Creek crossing on Hard to Seek Tk
Tour 9 - Wingan Mallacoota Scenic Drive
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Tour 10 - Heritage Bemm River
2WD in dry weather only.
Discover a variety of flora and magnificent rainforest.
Distance: 113 kms
Duration: Half Day
Further Information:
Park Notes - Bemm River Scenic Reserve
Park Notes - Lind National Park
Warnings: Log Truck Traffic, one tonne bridge limit on Bemm River bridge on Club Terrace Loop Rd.
Seasonal road closure- Old Coast Road (This road can impassable in wet weather).
Tour 10 - Heritage Bemm River
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Four Wheel Drive Classification Project
This co-operative project between Four Wheel Drive Victoria, Parks Victoria and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries is currently being implemented. See the following attachments for further information:
4WD Classification Front
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4WD Classification Back
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Printed copies of the publication are available from the East Gippsland Naturally Magic Information Centres on 1800 637 060 or visit http://www.discovereastgippsland.com.au/contact.asp
Project Partners
Parks VictoriaFour Wheel Drive Victoria
If you have any suggestions regarding the improvement of the Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours please contact Joady Chick, Project Officer, DEPI Orbost.
joady.chick@dse.vic.gov.au
or
PO Box 260, Orbost, Victoria 3888
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