Why Howqua is a Must - Visit for 4WD & Dog Lovers

We’re heading south and getting closer to boarding the Spirit of Tasmania but first, we take a scenic detour through Victoria’s breathtaking High Country! In this episode, we camp along the Murray River, tackle steep alpine 4WD tracks, and uncover a hidden story from 1934 that still leaves locals puzzled. From historic Bluff Hut to finding the best dog-friendly campsites in Howqua, this leg of the journey has a little bit of everything. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Our first time crossing into Victoria on this trip ✅ Discovering the epic scenery of the Victorian High Country ✅ Exploring Howqua Hills and Bluff Hut - steeped in gold rush history ✅ Pushing our Troopy up serious 4WD climbs - how does the setup hold up? ✅ A mysterious emergency landing from 1934 - what really happened here? ✅ Bouddi tries a new camping meal... let’s just say he's still unsure 🐾🍲 🕒 CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Trading Cubicles for Dirt Roads 01:08 – Journey Towards the Snowy Mountains 01:42 – Lunch Break at Kuma 02:20 – Cruising the Alpine Region Views 02:54 – Crossing into Victoria (Murray River Border) 03:07 – Neil’s Bend: Setting Up Camp 05:15 – Morning on the Murray River 08:05 – Arriving at Howqua Hills (Victoria’s High Country) 10:22 – Sheepyard Flat: The Dog-Friendly Gem 13:15 – 4WD Exploring: Howqua Historic Tracks 16:40 – Riverside Camping & Outdoor Cooking 22:12 – Exploring the Historic Huts 27:30 – Final Thoughts: Why We Loved Howqua 📍Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of Australia’s most iconic alpine regions—packed with rugged terrain, fascinating history, and jaw-dropping views! 👍💬🔔 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 for more 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬, and 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🎥 WATCH NEXT: 👉 Leaving Our Dog Behind for Australia’s Wildest Gorge 👉 Our Origin Story: Why We Left Everything Behind FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE: 📘𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤:   / troopycoddiwomple   📸𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:   / troopycoddiwomple   💜𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥. Buy us a coffee ☕️ or Bouddi a treat 🧫: https://buymeacoffee.com/troopycoddiw... 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐬 We're 𝐉𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭, and 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢 (our adventure-loving pup) – a trio who traded office cubicles for the open road! In 2024, we custom-built our Troopy, quit our jobs, and embraced full-time nomadic life to explore Australia's breathtaking landscapes.