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Day 1
We depart from Merrijig Lodge on Saturday morning travelling by vehicle to Mirimbah at the base of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. From here we ride out through the head waters of the Delatite River crossing the river 15 times as we follow the river spur to the top of Mt Stirling, surrounded by towering Mountain Ash soaring up to reach the sun whilst shadowing the lush tree ferns on the forest floor below. It is hard to believe that just 30 years ago you could drive down this amazing track that is now only accessible by horse, mountain bike or foot.
After a relaxing lunch break, we continue on our way up the river spur where the Ash give way to the gnarled Snow Gums and we can look across and see part of Mt Buller Resort off in the distance before we pay homage to the single snow gum that lives a lonely existence on the alpine meadows of the summit of Mt Stirling. From here we make our way to our base camp at Razorback. The place we will call home for the next 3 nights.
Day 2
The next day, after a hearty breakfast, we take the time to have a bit of a stretch to get those muscles working before we mount up for our trip to the infamous Craig's Hut. Along the way we stop to take in the breathtaking views. On arrival at Craig's Hut our support team have lunch ready and waiting for us, always a welcome sight after a good mornings ride!
After a relaxing lunch break and a chance to explore the Hut and take some photos, we're back on our horses and headed off down into the King Valley where we camp the horses overnight while we return to Razorback Hut by vehicle for the night where the camp fire is inviting, the drinks are on ice and the pre-dinner nibblies are waiting. After a hearty meal we settle down to relax around the fire and enjoy the evening.
Day 3
Next morning, after a bush breakfast, we head back down to the King Valley by vehicle where the staff have already feed and saddled our horses for the day. Today we take a ride down to Pineapple Flat to enjoy a lazy lunch and a dip in the refreshing waterhole. Fun for both 2 legged and 4 legged friends! Before you know it we back to camp for the night.
After lunch it's back on our horses for the ride back to Merrijig following the ridge that dissects the Delatite River and Buttercup Creek.As we approach the end of our adventure, we pause on a hilltop to look back in amazement across the wondrous mountains that we have traversed during the last 2 days, before making our final descent down to our starting point at Merrijig Lodge.
4 days - 3 nights - $ 900