4 WD river crossing

Avon Wilderness Four Wheel Drive

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This track beckons the intrepid explorer with world class four wheel driving at its edges, along alpine ridges and down thrilling descents.

Embark on this trip when it is dry after some rainfall, and view the little creek and spectacular surrounds at Nicholson Rocks.

Make sure the camera is charged for the views over the Avon River valley and the greener-than-green mountains to the west. Enjoy a river crossing and take the opportunity to jump in and enjoy the beautiful flowing water at Wombat Crossing.

Pin Location: Avon Wilderness Area
Distance: 28km
Duration: Half a day
Grade: Easy to medium
Start: Newry or Heyfield
Finish: Wombat Crossing, near Glenmaggie and Cowwarr

Route

  • Newry to Huggetts Crossing on Kentucky Rd (14km, pass Nicholson Rocks, Green Hill and Huggetts lookouts)
  • Huggetts Crossing to Wombat Crossing on Huggetts Tk/ Mt Angus Tk junction (14km via Helipad)

Explore The Surrounds

4 WD vehicle navigating dirt roads in Avon Wilderness High Country

Avon Wilderness Area

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Cowwarr Cow sculpture outside town hall

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View of the Wonnangatta Fire Tower Alpine National Park

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Wonnagatta Station 4 WD

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Lake Glenmaggie aerial shot with small boat in the distance

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