Australia, Victoria
A granite plateau climb of clean hairpins used by Australian hillclimbers for a century.
Length
30 km
In miles
18.6 mi
Driving time
45 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Porepunkah to Mount Buffalo, following the C535. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice near the summit in winter
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Last reviewed 18 June 2026
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