Klingsporn Bridle Track, 8.65km and 6.1km, 2 days hikes, with overnight (car) camp, Grade 4/3

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GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. The track may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

 

GRADE 4

Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

 

 

Sharon O'Toole ph 0400035825,Co-Leader Dianne Ross

 

Meeting spot 8am Buller Creek Campsite near the trailhead for the Klingsporn Bridle Track, Mirimbah. Car shuffle needs to be performed prior to hiking. Two day hikes with a car accessible campground overnight so you only need to carry a daypack for the bushwalks.

 

Saturday hike

Mt Buller via Klingsporn Track is a 8.65km (one way), grade 4 hike located in Alpine National Park, Victoria. It is a solid day walk that offers a steady introduction to Victoria’s alpine environment without the sustained steepness found on some of the more direct summit routes.

This route is often regarded as one of the more approachable ways to reach the summit of Mount Buller. The Klingsporn Bridle Track follows a measured climb through forest and open spur country, making it well suited to walkers looking for an alpine experience that builds gradually rather than demanding an immediate, hard ascent.

The walk begins from a carpark on Loch Street near the Mount Buller Resort toll gate, directly opposite the Mirimbah Picnic Ground. From here, locate the Klingsporn Bridle Track to the east and begin the climb along the northern side of the Mirimbah Spur. The track rises steadily through tall forest, providing shade and a sense of distance from the nearby resort roads.

After roughly four kilometres, you reach Thank Christ Corner on McLaughlan Shoulder Spur. This is a key navigation point where several tracks intersect. A trail runs south along the eastern side of the spur, while another climbs directly uphill. Stay on the lower track and follow it across a series of shallow gullies before reaching Burnt Hut Spur. From here, the climb becomes more pronounced as you ascend toward the microwave tower, passing east of the Buller Reservoir along the way. Near the upper slopes, you will pick up the Summit Nature Walk. Follow this well defined track west as it leads directly toward the summit of Mount Buller. The final climb is straightforward, and the summit area provides a rewarding sense of space and elevation after the long approach. 

Drive back to the start point to camp the night. 

 

Sunday walk

 

Carters Mill to Mirimbah

6.1kmLength

180mElevation gain

1.5–2hr Estimated time

Out & back

Carters Mill to Mirimbah is a super lovely shaded walk that's ideal if you want to have a quality leg stretch but you don't want to be burnt to a crisp. Even in the height of summer, this trail is really pleasant and cool thanks to the dense surrounding forest. There's even an option to take a dip in the Delatite River if you're in the need of a cooldown. The path follows Mount Buller Epic near the banks of the river. The track is a mix of raised duckboards and dirt tracks. The path begins at Carters Mill Picnic Area which is the best spot to park your car. It's also a great spot to have a break with barbies, toilets, and tables available for visitors to use. Mirimbah Park and Playground is similarly well equipped and also a great spot to rest tired legs before heading back.

 

Bushwalk - Alpine Day hike - What to bring

• Activities in the Alps require additional safety equipment because the weather can change quickly from benign to dangerous
• Up-to-date ICE (In Case of Emergency) form 
• Water - 2 litres recommended - exercise in the Alps uses prodigious amounts of fluid
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food, bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event (snacks for morning and afternoon tea and lunch)
• Suitable clothing and footwear. Jeans, denim and cotton pants are not suitable for alpine areas and can be unsafe, particularly if they become wet. Cotton absorbs water, dries slowly and can contribute to rapid heat loss in cold, windy or wet conditions. Choose quick-drying or wool/synthetic outdoor clothing instead.
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Thermal top and bottoms
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit, including your specific medication, eg asthma inhaler
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies
• Whistle
• Poo pot, wag bag or poo tube to (remove poo), toilet paper, trowel and sanitiser 
• A set of dry clothing in a separate bag to be left in the car to change into if you get wet
• Space Blanket
• Balacava (optional)

 

Car Camping - What to bring 

• In Case of Emergency (ICE) form
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Suitable clothing and footwear. Jeans, denim and cotton pants are not suitable for alpine areas and can be unsafe, particularly if they become wet. Cotton absorbs water, dries slowly and can contribute to rapid heat loss in cold, windy or wet conditions. Choose quick-drying or wool/synthetic outdoor clothing instead.
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Down jacket
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit, including your specific medication eg asthma inhaler
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies
• Tent (sharing sections of the tent is an option)
• Sleeping Bag
• Bag Liner
• Mattress
• Pillow 
• Thermals - top and bottom
• Second layer - top and bottom
• Dry socks
• Toothbrush and paste
• Any medication ( please inform leader if necessary Allergies etc)
• Personal first aid 
• Water to drink and prepare the meal ( some locations and walks have water on site or en route )
  • A leader should inform the group re: water supply
• Tablets for water ( be safe rather than get a bug ) ( water purification tablets )
• Dehydrated food for weight considerations
  • 3 Meals, plus snacks.  per day.  
• Stove (another item that can be shared) 
• Plate and cutlery 
• Cup
• Fully charged and credit loaded up phone
• Camera
• Toilet paper and a trowel to dig an appropriate hole.