Apex Lookout circuit from Bright

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Victoria

Apex Lookout circuit from Bright

Moderate

4.5

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hikers

Apex Lookout circuit from Bright

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7.39km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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154 m

Ovens River

Highlight • River

A footbridge here passes over the Ovens River, with a scenic swimming hole sitting beneath the bridge. It's a popular recreation spot epically on hot summer days.

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936 m

Mount Porepunkah Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Mount Porepunkah Road is a gateway for exploring the alpine landscape around the town of Bright. It rises from the heart of the Ovens Valley, with the Ovens River flowing …

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3.45 km

Apex Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the summit of the Apex Lookout Track sits Apex Lookout, where it's hard to miss the large clearing with huge communications towers and sweeping panoramic views. The view unveils …

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4.45 km

The Apex Lookout Track is a dirt track that climbs into steeper, rockier sections before reaching the Apex Lookout Track. The track passes through shaded alpine vegetation, with birdwatching opportunities, and a rewarding lookout at the end.

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7.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

2.35 km

1.81 km

736 m

Surfaces

3.75 km