Safety + Trip Planning

The Hume and Hovell Track covers a range of landscapes and terrain, and some sections are very remote.  Mobile phone coverage is not available on most sections of the track so do not plan to rely on your phone if you get into difficulty. Satellite phones or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)’s are more reliable. Groups of three people or more are safest in case of emergency.

Research and plan your trip carefully using the mapping resources available in the map kit or by using the Trip Planner.  This includes planning for how to access the Track as many of the access tracks are 4WD only.

GPX files for GPS devices are available from the Downloads page to assist with navigation when on the Track.

Before your trip, let a responsible person know where you are going and how long you expect to take. Check back in with them when you return. Make sure they know what to do if you fail to return/check back in. Please fill out any log books that you encounter. If you are doing the full length of the Track, please register using the Contact Form.

Be sure to like the facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/humeandhovelltrack/ as any important track updates will be posted there.