Mount Buffalo - Cathedral Hump Walk
The 2.2km return Cathedral - Hump Walk in Mount Buffalo National Park offers spectacular views at every turn. Higher up it traverses rock slabs and is popular for capturing both sunrise and sunset photos with the Cathedral as the starring feature. The track ends at the outcrop of rocks overlooking Cresta Valley. Return the same way, staying on track, safe from unprotected cliff edges.
From the picnic and parking area you'll wind around twisting paths and up stone steps for about 700m until you come to the base of the stunning Cathedral, one of Buffalo's most awe-inspiring formations. The Cathedral 'tor' (a rocky peak) was exposed over millions of years as ice and water chiseled away layers of granite. After taking it in, continue along the path about another 250m up to the Hump.
This part of the walk takes you through Alpine Wattle and snow gums and the terrain changes to rocky outcrops as you approach the Hump, a loose collection of boulders that peak at 1695m.
Keep an eye out for some of the small orange, triangle markers to point out the path, which isn't always obvious.
There is a toilet block and picnic tables at the car park.
Cathedral Hump Walk Map
Interactive map
Points of Interest:
1. Cathedral car park
The Cathedral Saddle picnic area is located just here and you'll see signage marking the start of the Cathedral Hump walk track.
2. Windy paths, stone steps
You won't get bored on this walk as you never know what is around the next bend. Moderate fitness required to get up and over steps (and boulders at some points).
3. The Cathedral
A place of reverence indeed, of nature in all its glory!
4. Better view
The Cathedral is so large you might need to get a camera shot of the whole from a little further along the track.
5. Variety of flora
As you get a little higher you'll wind through bright Alpine wattle shrubs and sturdy, bent snow gums - there are plenty of wildflowers too, depending on the time of year.
6. Rockier
Keep an eye out for little orange markers to ensure you're clambering over the right boulders! There are some you'll have to negotiate, and keep little people close, away from dangerous falls.
7. Alternate view
Spectacular.
8. Top of the world
Views every which, way.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are not allowed.
Location
Mount Buffalo Road, Mount Buffalo 3740 View Map
Web Links
→ Cathedral - Hump walk (Parks Victoria)
→ Cathedral Hump return walk, Mount Buffalo (Walking Maps)
