Mount Bogong

Mount Bogong is Victoria's highest peak at 1986 meters and features three main routes leading to an exposed summit plateau. The mountain rises from surrounding foothills and displays distinct environmental zones that change with elevation.

Baron Ferdinand von Mueller made the first recorded European ascent in 1854, beginning exploration of the peak by outsiders. The mountain later became increasingly popular with walkers and climbers during the 20th century.

Indigenous peoples gathered here seasonally for ceremonies and to harvest bogong moths as food, making it a significant place in their annual cycle.

The Staircase Spur is the most popular route and demands good physical condition along with weather-appropriate equipment for exposed summit conditions. Visitors should be prepared for changeable weather and bring protective clothing for the ridge.

The mountain displays different forest types transitioning from Alpine Ash woodlands at lower elevations to alpine grasslands near the summit. These vegetation changes happen naturally across the elevation zones and reveal how climate shifts with height.

Location: Victoria

Elevation above the sea: 1,986 m

Made from material: metamorphic rock

GPS coordinates: -36.73237,147.30583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02