Bindi: Old Bindi Road Loop and Bicentennial National Trail

For planning a trip to Bindi, two specifically named routes are of interest: the Bindi section of the Bicentennial National Trail and the “Bindi: Old Bindi Road Loop.” They differ in distance, rating and route. When comparing them, consider the section, loop and access route as separate details.

The Bindi section of the Bicentennial National Trail

A report from 1992 describes the 35 km “BINDI” section of the Bicentennial National Trail, from Omeo to the eastern boundary of Bindi Station. The report dates from 1992; check the current route and access before setting out today. The two endpoints provide a clear geographic reference for the section and help distinguish it from the Old Bindi Road Loop, which is a separate loop.

For the Bindi section, the same historical report lists the Omeo Highway, Depot Road and Bindi Road as access routes for two-wheel-drive vehicles. This information applies to the trail section. Check current road conditions and access before driving, as the information comes from the historical report.

Old Bindi Road Loop: route and scenery

The “Bindi: Old Bindi Road Loop” is 5 km long and rated easy. Trail conditions can change; check local conditions before setting out. This describes a short loop with its own difficulty rating.

From the Great Alpine Road, turn off at the junction with Bindi Road. You can park at the bus shelter and walk or drive the 8 km to the water tank. Alternatively, park at the water tank and walk the 5 km loop along Old Bindi Road towards the yellow house. The description therefore offers two different starting points: the bus shelter, with the route to the water tank, or the water tank itself as the starting point for the loop. For the first option, the route to the water tank is on foot or by vehicle; the second follows the loop on foot.

The loop crosses grazing land; there are horses along the way and kangaroos at dusk. It offers views of the state forest, Mt Bindi and the start of Nunniong Forest Drive. The loop thus combines scenic highlights with a specific time of day for spotting kangaroos. The views add three named destinations to the grazing land and wildlife.

When comparing the distances, read them separately: 35 km refers to the trail section from Omeo to the eastern boundary of Bindi Station, 5 km to the Old Bindi Road Loop, and 8 km to the route from the bus shelter to the water tank. The 8 km is therefore neither the length of the loop nor an extension of the trail section. The “easy” rating also applies to the loop. This distinction helps you match the route description and distance to the correct route.

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