Australian Alps, Mountain range in Victoria, Australia.
The Australian Alps are a mountain range in Victoria stretching through southeastern Australia, reaching elevations up to 1,372 meters. The peaks carry snow in winter and the mountain slopes show open forests of eucalyptus trees alongside grassy high plains.
European explorers reached the Victorian Alps in the 1850s and discovered gold deposits that drew thousands of settlers. Mining towns and supply routes through the valleys developed over the following decades.
Local communities use the alpine region for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Small villages along the mountain roads offer accommodation and cafes where visitors rest after tours.
The Great Alpine Road crosses the mountains and links Bairnsdale with Wangaratta at heights up to 1,845 meters (6,053 feet). Visitors should bring warm clothing during cooler months and expect snow when traveling through higher altitudes.
The mountain range formed through magma movements during the separation of Gondwana and not through tectonic plate collisions like other major ranges. This geological difference shows in the gentler shapes and lower heights of the Australian peaks.
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