Wonnangatta Valley

A remote valley deep in the Alpine National Park, reachable only by 4WD tracks, and one of the classic 4WD destinations in the Victorian High Country. The valley floor has grassy flats for camping beside the Wonnangatta River, the site of an old homestead and a small cemetery, and the story of an unsolved double murder in 1917 adds to its mystery.

The tracks in, such as the Zeka Spur and Herne Spur tracks, are steep and rough, and they're closed in winter (usually from the Queen's Birthday weekend in June to the Melbourne Cup weekend in November). Go with an experienced driver or a tag-along tour, and carry recovery gear.