Hume & Hovell Walking Track Map Pack — DPE Official Series

Yass to Albury • 440 km • 17 Campsites • Historic Explorer Route

🥾 Rediscover the Route of Australia’s Great Explorers

Step back into history and walk in the footsteps of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell, whose 1824 expedition opened up much of south-eastern New South Wales.

The Hume & Hovell Walking Track is a 426–440 km long-distance route stretching from Yass to Albury, tracing rivers, forests, valleys, and mountain ranges to the Murray River. This official DPE (NSW Department of Planning & Environment) map pack is your comprehensive navigation companion — perfect for day hikers, multi-day walkers, and endurance adventurers seeking one of Australia’s most varied bushwalking experiences.

🗺 Trail Overview

• Start: Yass (north)

• Finish: Albury (south)

• Distance: Approx. 440 km

• Duration: 14–20 days (full route) or shorter sections

• Elevation: Undulating terrain through valleys, plateaus, and alpine foothills

• Trail Surface: Boardwalks, single-track, fire trails, and quiet rural roads

• Signage: Fully signposted, with directional markers and interpretive signs throughout

🌿 Landscape & Highlights

The Hume & Hovell route crosses a mosaic of NSW landscapes and ecosystems, including:

• Eucalypt & wattle forests — classic sclerophyll bushland alive with bird calls.

• Cool-climate woodlands and mountain foothills with alpine streams.

• River crossings & lakes — including the Murrumbidgee, Tumut, and Murray Rivers.

• Historic landmarks — explorer campsites, early settler ruins, and gold rush remnants.

• Lookouts & valleys — sweeping views over Tumut, Blowering Dam, and Table Top Mountain.

• Wetlands & swamplands — traversed via raised boardwalks and timber bridges.

⛺️ Campsites & Facilities

• 17 official campgrounds with basic amenities spaced along the route.

• 100+ bridges and foot crossings for safe passage over waterways.

• Picnic shelters & water points at key rest stops.

• Access for day walks via connecting forest roads and rural towns.

🧭 The Map Pack

The Hume & Hovell Walking Track Map Pack provides everything needed for safe and informed trip planning:

• 6 detailed, topographic maps covering the full track (1 : 25,000 – 1 : 50,000 scale).

• Clear indication of campgrounds, trailheads, access points, water sources, and lookouts.

• Historic and environmental notes detailing flora, fauna, and local geology.

• Durable folded sheets in a weather-resistant plastic sleeve for field use.

🧾 Product Specifications

⚙️ Who It’s For

• Long-distance hikers — planning 14–20 day expeditions.

• Day-walkers & families — exploring shorter sections.

• Trail runners & ultra-marathoners — training or racing along the route.

• Nature lovers & photographers — diverse wildlife, rivers, and forests.

• History enthusiasts — retracing the 1824 exploration to Port Phillip.

🌄 A Trail of Discovery

From the rolling farmlands near Yass to the alpine rivers of the Snowy Valleys, the Hume & Hovell Walking Track captures the spirit of early Australian exploration. Follow their route, camp beneath the stars, and rediscover the wilderness that shaped our nation.

Plan. Pack. Walk Australia’s most historic trail.