Hume and Hovell Track

Hume and Hovell Track Official page of the Hume and Hovell Track. The track stretches over 426km between Yass and Albury The Hume + Hovell Track is provided by the NSW Government.

Discover the natural attractions of the South West Slopes of New South Wales, explore rugged bushland or visit one of many picnic and camping trackheads. Stretching 426km between Yass and Albury, the track retraces the famous footsteps of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell on their 1824 expedition to Port Phillip. The three major trackheads, Fitzpatrick, Thomas Boyd and Henry Angel, offer excellent

car-based camping, with varied and interesting day walks in either direction from the trackhead. For the more experienced hiker, 17 campsites have been developed at a days walking distance apart. The track was developed as a Bicentennial project in 1988 and maintained by Crown Lands, with the assistance and cooperation of Forestry NSW and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Looking for the Easter Bunny? 🐰You may find him (or some of his cousins) out on the Hume & Hovell Track this Easter week...
03/04/2026

Looking for the Easter Bunny? 🐰

You may find him (or some of his cousins) out on the Hume & Hovell Track this Easter weekend!
For some easy, family-friendly short walks check out our website for some inspiration:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/short-walks

[ H + H ] T R A C K U P D A T EForestry Corporation of NSW has advised that they will be spraying herbicide at the Bur...
29/03/2026

[ H + H ] T R A C K U P D A T E

Forestry Corporation of NSW has advised that they will be spraying herbicide at the Burra West softwood plantation adjacent to the Hume & Hovell Track during April/May 2026. This operation is to prepare for planting in winter.

Spraying will be via ground-based or helicopter application. Ground based application will be used when spraying within 150m of the walking track.

The areas undergoing the treatment (shown in yellow on the map below) are located to the north and south of Junction Campsite.

For further details please see our track update here:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/fcnsw-herbicide-spraying-burra-west

[ H + H ] T R A C K U P D A T ENotice to walkers: Road works continue on Tin Mines Road in Woomargama National Park. T...
08/03/2026

[ H + H ] T R A C K U P D A T E

Notice to walkers: Road works continue on Tin Mines Road in Woomargama National Park. This extends from Galvins Road to Mandaring Fire Trail - about a 7km section east of Tin Mines Campsite.
The road is closed to traffic but pedestrians can still walk through.

The closure to vehicles will be in place until 31st May, for more information please contact Tumut NPWS on 02 6947 7000

[ H + H ] W A T E RDue to the continued dry conditions being experienced in regional NSW, water access on the Hume & Hov...
15/02/2026

[ H + H ] W A T E R

Due to the continued dry conditions being experienced in regional NSW, water access on the Hume & Hovell Track may be challenging at some points.
Although there is various water sources along the Hume & Hovell Track (tanks, creeks, dams and taps), walkers may experience difficulty refilling between these points, please follow the link to our track update to assist walkers prepare when heading out on the track over the coming months:

https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/drinking-water-update

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Sunday 25th January across several regions in NSW including the Eastern...
24/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Sunday 25th January across several regions in NSW including the Eastern Riverina which encompasses Greater Hume (Visit Greater Hume) and Albury (Visit Albury Wodonga) LGAs.

For this reason the Hume & Hovell Track is effectively CLOSED during this time. From midnight tonight you are not permitted to enter any part of the track for the duration of the ban.
Whenever there is a total fire ban on any section of the Hume & Hovell Track, the entire track is closed until the ban is lifted.

Please note: There is a heatwave through the region for the coming days so be prepared that fire ban conditions will continue into the next week.

If you know someone who is currently on the track and cannot be contacted, please notify emergency services or contact us for further advice.
For more information please see the NSW RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A Total Fire Ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

For further information visit:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/total-fire-ban-update

Forestry Corporation of NSW have advised that they have road maintenance activities currently in progress within the Mun...
23/01/2026

Forestry Corporation of NSW have advised that they have road maintenance activities currently in progress within the Mundaroo State Forest in two locations adjacent to the Hume and Hovell Track.

The road maintenance activities involve heavy plant (Grader, Roller, Watercart, Gravel Trucks) working along Blue Hills/Hardys Road and Jorgensons Road for approximately two to three weeks commencing in mid-January 2026 (see locations on the map below - supplied by Forestry Corporation of NSW).

The Hume & Hovell Track will remain open to walkers but to ensure a safe walkway through the affected area, walkers are advised to follow instructions from and be aware of heavy plant movements along the road.

For more details see our website here:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/mundaroo-state-forest-road-maintenance-jan26

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Saturday 10th January across several regions in NSW including the South...
09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Saturday 10th January across several regions in NSW including the Southern Ranges which encompasses Yass Valley (Visit Yass Valley) and the Southern Riverina which encompasses Snowy Valleys (Visit Snowy Valleys) LGAs.

For this reason the Hume & Hovell Track is effectively CLOSED during this time. From midnight tonight you are not permitted to enter any part of the track for the duration of the ban.
Whenever there is a total fire ban on any section of the Hume & Hovell Track, the entire track is closed until the ban is lifted.

If you know someone who is currently on the track and cannot be contacted, please notify emergency services or contact us for further advice.

For more information please see the NSW RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A Total Fire Ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

For further information visit:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/total-fire-ban-update

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Friday 9th January across several regions in NSW including the Southern...
08/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow: Friday 9th January across several regions in NSW including the Southern Riverina which encompasses Snowy Valleys (Visit Snowy Valleys) and the Eastern Riverina which encompasses Greater Hume (Visit Greater Hume ) & Albury (Visit Albury Wodonga ) LGAs.

For this reason the Hume & Hovell Track is effectively CLOSED during this time. From midnight tonight you are not permitted to enter any part of the track for the duration of the ban.
Whenever there is a total fire ban on any section of the Hume & Hovell Track, the entire track is closed until the ban is lifted.

If you know someone who is currently on the track and cannot be contacted, please notify emergency services or contact us for further advice.

For more information please see the NSW RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A Total Fire Ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

For further information visit:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/track-updates/total-fire-ban-update

01/01/2026

Take a look around at Eastern Hill 👀

Locals often enjoy this stunning view, with easy access via East Street, Albury. However many don't realise they are walking on part of the Hume & Hovell Track!
To learn more about Section 5, take a look on our website:
https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/sections-feed/tumbarumba-albury

Thanks to .pearson.author for the footage!

Happy New Year to all of the explorers out there! 🎉Looking ahead we see new adventures on the horizon, an exciting futur...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all of the explorers out there! 🎉

Looking ahead we see new adventures on the horizon, an exciting future of tracks underfoot and plenty of memorable moments ⭐

See you on the Hume & Hovell Track in 2026!

Merry Christmas from the Hume & Hovell Track team! 🎄May your pack be light, your boots be dry and your journey unforgett...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Hume & Hovell Track team! 🎄

May your pack be light, your boots be dry and your journey unforgettable ⛺

Thank you to everyone who has taken on the Hume & Hovell track in 2025! Thru-hikers, short-walkers, campers or day-trippers 🥾🥾
Enjoy your Christmas break and we look forward to seeing you out on the track in 2026!

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