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Escape the everyday grind and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Mount Buffalo in North East Victoria! In this video, we take you on a journey as we hike The Hump, a stunning peak that offers panoramic views and a perfect day out for families.  Join us as we embark on this rewarding climb, ideal for most ages. The Hump is not just a hike; it’s a chance to connect with nature, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and enjoy quality time together. With the rising cost of living, finding affordable ways to bond as a family is more important than ever. This adventure showcases how a simple day trip can create lasting memories without breaking the bank.  As we ascend, you'll witness the diverse flora and fauna unique to the Mount Buffalo National Park. We’ll share tips on what to pack for your adventure, the best trails to explore, and the stunning lookout points that will take your breath away. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual walker, The Hump offers an experience that’s both invigorating and accessible.  At the summit, the sweeping views will leave you in awe—rolling hills, dramatic rock formations, and serene alpine region stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s the perfect backdrop for family photos and a chance to reflect on the beauty of the world around us.  So, gather your loved ones and join us for this journey to Mount Buffalo. Let’s embrace the great outdoors together, finding joy in nature and each other, all while keeping it budget-friendly.

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00:00Hi, James Wiltshire from the Border Mail here. I'm halfway up an iconic landmark in North

00:07East Victoria. Can you guess where I am? Anyway, stay tuned to find out about what's going

00:12on and what I'm up to.

00:29Welcome to my little road trip project, where my plan is to travel the local area and come

00:35up with ideas for families and what they can do with a spare day, a weekend, just some

00:42time off in general. When heading off from the Albury-Wodonga area, I like to make my

00:47first stop Myrtleford. Here, there's plenty of parks and the Ovens River to have a play

00:52with the family, get out and stretch your legs. I like to grab a coffee from Coffee

00:57Chakra. It is one of my favourite places in the whole region. And for my second hot

01:02tip in Myrtleford, the bakery has what I believe is the best bee sting going. Unfortunately,

01:09the day I passed through, they said their almonds didn't come on that particular day,

01:14so they didn't have any. So I couldn't have one to show you, but fingers crossed when

01:17you guys go through, there'll be one for you waiting. Righto, so here we are. If the title

01:24of the video didn't give it away, this is it.

01:37So I'm just on the other side of the bridge from Yerobin Falls. Probably the easiest waterfall

01:44to check out on this trip. You can reach this waterfall without even really hitting the

01:49windy bits of the road. So if the drive up the road is what's worrying you, then yeah,

01:56just come to this bit, get lunch at Pawpunka and yeah, have a great day.

02:05So at that very first spot, you really get two waterfalls for the price of one. Less

02:10than a minute on from Yerobin Falls, you can come to the bottom of Ladybath Falls. And

02:18it's just a quick little walk, 250 metres I think the sign says.

02:39So one of the nicest cricket grounds you'll ever see, the oval, absolutely cracking spot.

02:45I'd love to come and photograph cricket here one day, but in the meantime, I might just

02:50be in for a hundred today. Let's see.

02:58One thing about Mount Buffalo is the exposure can be pretty real, so if you're bringing

03:03little kids up here, make sure you've got them on a pretty short leash. Know where they

03:08are and yeah, don't let them get away from you because there's some real drops.

03:20So one thing, if you're into photography, don't forget your camera. There's some absolute

03:25cracking views up here. So a few things about Mount Buffalo. Obviously, we get snow up here,

03:33so it can be a great day trip in the snow season. Dingo Dell, Cresta. Little kids, bring

03:39your own toboggan or a high one on the way up at any of the little ski high places. In

03:46summertime, maybe bring a towel, bring some bathers, but then bring some good walking

03:51shoes or runners or something. You might need it. It is a windy road up, so if your kids

03:58need some ginger tablets or something, maybe pack them, give them to them before you hit

04:04the mountain. Get them in nice and early. There's plenty of spots to pull up on the

04:09road on the way up and also, yeah, a few cyclists. It's a pretty renowned climb for the bike

04:16riders, so yeah, just be careful when you're going around corners.

04:22So here we are up on the veranda of the chalet with the million dollar question, will this

04:26place ever open again? So currently, there is work's being done on it. You can hear a

04:33cement mixer or something going on up there. So I think at this stage, they're just doing

04:39work to maintain it so it doesn't fall over, but let's hope, fingers crossed, in the future,

04:44we can get the doors open again.

04:51I'm just here at Grossman's Mill Picnic Area. It's a beautiful spot on Lake Kittani. You

04:58can camp here in the warmer months. You must book in on the website, on the National Parks

05:05website.

05:07So I'm halfway up, maybe a bit less, but look at that, up the hump. I'm at the Cathedral

05:14Saddle here at Mount Buffalo. It's a wonderful climb. Definitely bring some older kids.

05:22Well be prepared to carry your little ones, but so far, well worth it. We'll see you at the top.

05:41The walk up to the top of the hump can be difficult in spots and it's really not accessible

05:48for everybody. It's very rocky, a lot of steps, a few switchbacks, and towards the

05:54top, a little bit of boulder hopping, but it is really enjoyable. I did make a voice

06:01recording during this section, but to be honest with you, I'll spare you the sounds of a dying

06:06walrus. I think it's better if I just talk over the top of it, but I was a little bit

06:12puffed by the time I got to the top. The climb is worth it. The views are exceptional.

06:19They go for miles and miles. It was quite cloudy and overcast on the day that I did

06:25it, but it was still fun.

06:27I guess the walk took me over an hour. I'm not really quite sure. You do lose track of

06:32things when you're taking photos and making videos, so I'm sure if you went up and back

06:37and you were quite fit, you'd get it done pretty quickly, but if you're taking kids

06:42and you're taking your time and maybe stopping for a drink break or a bit of food and enjoying

06:46the view at the top, yeah, an hour or so.

06:50There is truly enough walks to keep you busy for days up on Mount Buffalo. This was just

06:56the particular walk I chose to do. You can take some exceptional photos up on Mount Buffalo.

07:02As you can see right now, the cathedral is in shadow and the background is all sunny,

07:08so not the greatest conditions for me today, but fingers crossed for you.

07:13Righto, so here we are at the end of our day adventure. I hope you enjoyed watching it.

07:17We're just here in the Horn car park. It's a great little drive to get up here. Got the

07:22look out and got the climb to the top, but I'm sadly out of tickets and out of time for

07:27that one today. I hope you enjoyed watching it and I'll hopefully see you in the next one.

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