Mount Howitt

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Mount Howitt, also known as Toot-buck-nulluck in the Gunai language, is a mountain in Victoria, Australia, named after the explorer and naturalist Alfred William Howitt. It is located in the Wonangatta Moroka Unit of the Alpine National Park, approximately 170 km north-east of Melbourne. The mountain is a popular bushwalking destination due to its views and the relatively easy access in summer afforded by several trails, including the Australian Alps Walking Track. The closest point to a road is via MacAlister Springs and the Howitt Plains, a distance of about seven kilometres. There is also a longer and more difficult hike up the West Spur. It climbs from the Howqua River, which is generally accessed via Mount Stirling. In winter, road closures restrict access to trailheads to no closer than 15 kilometres away, making the area popular with back country and cross country skiers seeking a remote location.

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