BOOROLITE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Riding the High Country: Three Days to Mount Stirling, Craigs Hut and the Howqua River
A guided 3 day / 2 night ride from Mansfield through Victoria’s High Country visiting Mount Stirling Summit, Craigs Hut and cattlemen’s huts with swag-out camping — a small-group trip for intermediate to experienced riders.
Riding the High Country: Three Days to Mount Stirling, Craigs Hut and the Howqua River.
Embark on a compact, focused loop into Victoria’s High Country that delivers high alpine vistas, cinematic ridgelines and authentic cattlemen’s country. Over three days and two nights you’ll ride to Mount Stirling Summit and Craigs Hut—the latter made famous by the Man from Snowy River film—visit working cattlemen’s huts and sleep under the stars in swag-style camping with a small group.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mount Stirling Summit & Craigs Hut
Ride to Mount Stirling Summit and Craigs Hut, both signature viewpoints in Victoria’s High Country and prominent stops on this three-day route.
Real Cattlemen’s Huts and Howqua River Riding
The route threads through working high-country terrain, bringing riders to real cattlemen’s huts and along stretches associated with the Howqua River ride named in the itinerary.
Small-Group, Swag-Out Camping
This is a small-group outing that ends each day with swag-out camping beneath the stars — a pared-back overnight experience that keeps the focus on riding and remote high-country nights.
What the day feels like
What the Three Days Feel Like
The itinerary compresses the High Country into a concentrated riding experience: long daylight in the saddle moving between summit ridgelines, film-famous outcrops and working cattle country, with evenings spent at remote camp spots in swags. The small-group format keeps pace steady and intimate, geared toward riders who want to focus on terrain and views rather than creature comforts.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride matches — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip features swag-out camping in a small-group format; plan for overnight stays in swags and multi-day saddle time.
The itinerary is aimed at intermediate to experienced riders; come prepared for extended riding in high-country terrain.
Because the trip uses swag-style camping, pack layering suitable for alpine nights and any personal items you need for multi-night remote camping.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The itinerary runs three days and two nights.
Where does this ride operate from?
The ride takes place in Mansfield in Victoria’s High Country.
What are the main highlights?
Highlights include visits to Mount Stirling Summit and Craigs Hut, rides to real cattlemen’s huts, and swag-out camping in a small-group setting.
What rider skill level is required?
The trip is suited to intermediate to experienced riders.
Is camping part of the itinerary?
Yes — the itinerary includes swag-out camping as part of the overnight experience.