Mount Pinnibar Track Guide: Victoria's Highest Drivable Peak
High altitude, endless views and one of the most rewarding drives in the Victorian High Country. Mount Pinnibar isn't just another mountain track. At 1,772 metres above sea level, it's one of the highest peaks in Victoria that you can drive to.
Perched near the New South Wales border in the far eastern reaches of the Victorian High Country, Mount Pinnibar delivers the sort of scenery that reminds you why alpine touring is so addictive.
The climb is memorable. The views are unforgettable. And standing beside your rig on the summit feels like you've reached the roof of Victoria.
Where Is Mount Pinnibar?
Mount Pinnibar sits within the Alpine National Park near the Victorian and New South Wales border.
Located east of Omeo and north of Benambra, the mountain forms part of one of the most remote sections of the Victorian High Country.
The summit provides sweeping views across Victoria's alpine country and deep into the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales.
The History of Mount Pinnibar
Like much of Victoria's High Country, the area surrounding Mount Pinnibar has strong ties to grazing, forestry and alpine exploration.
For generations, stockmen, prospectors and bush workers travelled through these mountains long before recreational four-wheel driving became popular.
Today, Mount Pinnibar remains one of the High Country's most iconic destinations, attracting travellers looking to experience some of the highest accessible terrain in Australia.
How to Get to Mount Pinnibar
Most visitors access Mount Pinnibar from the Benambra region, following a network of alpine tracks that wind through remote mountain country.
The final climb to the summit follows Mount Pinnibar Track and rewards drivers with spectacular ridgeline views as elevation increases.
Conditions vary depending on weather and seasonal closures, with snow and ice impacting access during winter months.
As with all alpine travel, visitors should check track conditions before heading out.
Track Conditions and Difficulty
Mount Pinnibar Track is generally considered a moderate High Country drive for capable four-wheel drives.
Drivers can expect:
- Steep mountain climbs
- Ridgeline driving
- Loose gravel sections
- Narrow alpine tracks
- Rapid weather changes
The challenge isn't extreme terrain. It's the exposure, elevation and remote location.
Preparation remains essential.
Camping Near Mount Pinnibar
Several camping opportunities exist throughout the surrounding High Country, making Mount Pinnibar a popular inclusion on longer touring trips.
Visitors can expect:
- Remote alpine campsites
- Mountain views
- Snow gum surrounds
- Cold overnight temperatures
- Easy access to nearby High Country tracks
Even during summer, conditions can change quickly at altitude, so warm gear is always recommended.
Nearby High Country Destinations
Mount Pinnibar works perfectly as part of a larger Victorian High Country adventure.
Nearby highlights include:
- Wonnangatta Valley
- Blue Rag Range
- Dargo High Plains Track
- Howitt Hut
- Benambra
- Omeo
Combined together, these destinations create some of Australia's best alpine touring routes.
Why Mount Pinnibar Is Worth Visiting
Some tracks are famous because they're difficult.
Mount Pinnibar is famous because of where it takes you.
Few destinations in Victoria allow you to stand beside your vehicle and look across such a vast alpine landscape.
The summit views are among the best in the state, and the sense of achievement that comes with reaching the top makes every kilometre worthwhile.
If you're building a High Country bucket list, Mount Pinnibar belongs near the top.
Why Mount Pinnibar Earned Its Own Patch
If you've climbed to the summit, taken in the views and stood on one of Victoria's highest drivable peaks, you've earned it.
The Mount Pinnibar Patch is a badge of honour for travellers who've reached one of the Victorian High Country's most spectacular destinations.
Get the Mount Pinnibar Patch and add another earned destination to your collection.
Track it. Mark it. Stitch it. Send it.