In this post: Is Mount Pinnibar the highest 4WD track in Australia? Well, there’s a bit of controversy about that claim. Whatever the answer, the view from the top is spectacular. It’s well worth the long trek to get there.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
This video shows approximately half of the 360-degree view from the summit of Mount Pinnibar, starting at the trig point:
Mount Pinnibar lies in the Alpine National Park in the Australian state of Victoria. The area is also called the Victorian High Country. It’s gorgeous country for touring, camping, hiking, swimming, skiing — whichever activity you choose to enjoy the natural beauty.
With the summit at 1,772 metres (5,814 feet), the track that leads to the top of Mount Pinnibar has a good claim to being the highest publicly-accessible 4WD-only track in Australia. However, other tracks are in fierce competition, notably Blue Rag Range Track, which is also in the Victorian High Country.
Clouds frame a group of Jeeps at the summit of Mt Pinnibar:
One thing that struck us again and again was the number of dead trees: the beautifully-named Snow Gums and Alpine Ashes. While they’re striking in their clean white and grey silhouettes, it’s sobering to see the amount of fire damage the area has suffered.
That’s all for today, folks
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