Mount Howitt

Mount Howitt is a summit in the Alpine National Park that rises to 1,742 meters. It features open alpine meadows without trees and offers sweeping views across the Victorian peaks.

Aboriginal communities established major trade routes across the Great Dividing Range near this mountain. These routes connected distant communities and facilitated the exchange of tools and materials across the landscape.

The mountain holds the name Toot-buck-nulluck in the Gunai language, reflecting its significance to the region's original inhabitants. It has also found its way into Australian literature as a reference point for stories about the alpine region.

The hike to the summit covers 14 kilometers from the car park and passes through MacAlister Springs and Howitt Plains. The trail is accessible to various fitness levels, but prepare for changeable alpine weather and dress in layers.

Near the summit stands the copper-clad Vallejo Gantner Hut with an A-frame design that echoes the shape of hiking tents. This small shelter reflects the practical architecture of the alpine environment and provides refuge for walkers.

GPS coordinates: -37.17423,146.64772

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07