The global hiking phenomenon (born in Croatia and now strutting across more than 20 countries) is finally bringing its multi-day magic to Australia, kicking things off with a blockbuster debut in Victoria’s Mount Hotham from 18–22 March 2026. And yes, it’s every bit the wilderness love letter you’re hoping for.
This isn’t your average “walk in the bush.” Highlander’s Hotham itinerary sends hikers wandering through the Alpine National Park’s greatest hits: sweeping ridgelines, historic huts, cinematic valleys and old mining sites – hidden, rugged, and very much worth the effort. You start and finish at Mount Hotham, and everything in between is a choose-your-own-adventure of 1 to 5 days on the trail.
And once the sun clocks off, their legendary festival-style campground kicks in.
And the best part is that Highlander handles all the logistics so you can pretend you’re living your best off-grid fantasy while someone else remembers where the water stations are. Meals, mapped routes, safety support, air stations, it’s all sorted. And once the sun clocks off, their legendary festival-style campground kicks in. Think starry skies, new mates, and the kind of energy that says “yes, I hiked 20 km today, and yes, I will absolutely have another campfire snack.”
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