Walking Adventure
Keen bushwalkers and hikers are spoilt for choice in Greater Hume. Depending on your time, fitness level and appetite for adventure, there’ll be a gentle stroll or challenging hike just right for you.
Burrumbuttock
- The Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre is a 4-hectare park open every day, and offers free barbecue facilities and terrific signposted walks. The Discovery Centre is open by appointment.
- A 4.5 km walking track circles the town of Burrumbuttock, which is a great way to explore the natural woodland areas of the region.
Culcairn
- The Culcairn Bike and Walking Trail allows you to explore historic Culcairn as you cycle your way through town. Visitors of all ages can embark on the entire 7km loop track, or there are plenty of opportunities to take on smaller sections. With plenty of rest spots along the way, and timber sleepers for seating, this trail will suit all levels of fitness.
Holbrook
- Ian Geddes Bush Walk is a lovely 30-minute walk along the Ten Mile Creek, starting at Ten Mile Creek Gardens in the middle of Holbrook. Grab a map at the entrance to this easy walk, behind the Woolpack Inn Museum.
Hume & Hovell Walking Track
- The Hume and Hovell Walking Track is an iconic 426km route that follows Hume and Hovell's expedition of 1824–5.
In our region the track starts at Coppabella Creek, heads back up to nearby Lankeys Creek then along the main Jingellic Road to Lankeys Creek campsite; ideal for an overnight stay.
A short walk takes you onto an uphill forest trail for 4km to the Woomargama National Park. Follow Tin Mines Road through to Samuel Bollard campsite, just west of Tunnel Road. From here it's a downhill run for about 4km to the Tin Mines campsite, about 20km from Lankeys Creek campsite.
From here, the walking track continues along Tin Mines Road with Hume & Hovell Walking Track signs showing the way. It's a steady climb of more than 8km from Tin Mines campsite to the top of Mount Jergyle, but the views are worth it. Then follow the ridge for around 3km before descending into a valley near Home Flat Creek. About 20km from the Tin Mines campsite you will reach Samuel Bollard campsite.
The campsite is 1.6km before Tunnel Road, where the walking track follows a fire trail for about 300 metres. After a sharp left hand turn the track continues straight into the Woomargama State Conservation Area. The track comprises about 4.5km of single track through to another fire trail along the southern boundary of the Conservation Area. You then emerge from the forest onto private property, approximately 8km from Wymah Road.
The walking track comes out and follows Wymah Road west for about 7km. If you need to rest, you can enjoy the relative luxuries of the Great Aussie Holiday Park, a privately owned holiday resort.
To keep on the Hume & Hovell Walking Track, cross the bridge over Fowlers Swamp Creek and follow the Ten Chain Stock Reserve beside Wymah Road for almost 6km before joining Bowna Road, Clancy Road (along the side of the Hume Highway), Burma Road and along paths and cycle tracks past the Ettamogah Pub and all the way to Albury, which marks the end of the track.
Jindera
- Jindera Heritage Walk is a 3km round trip, you can take in the sights of this historic walk following the map located in the Village Green.
Table Top Mountain
- Table Top Mountain is a two-hour round trip along the Local Trig Trail, off the highway near Gerogery. The summit reveals panoramic views of the countryside, including views south to Lake Hume and across to Mount Kosciuszko and the Snowy Mountains. A moderate level of fitness is required, and the walk is suitable for school kids.