Bikepacking 400km Yass to Albury | Hume & Hovell Inspired Route

Chris and Nathan’s epic Hume and Hovell inspired bikepacking adventure from Yass to Albury was a thrilling journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in New South Wales. Throughout their six-day journey, they encountered diverse terrains and beautiful vistas, from the single tracks along Blowering Dam to the fast and rough descent into Tumbarumba. The Hume and Hovell is a multi-day hiking track inspired by the historic expedition of explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in 1824, 200 years ago! The track traverses from Yass to Albury through a mix of private farmland, NSW State Forests, and National Parks. Chris planned a Hume and Hovell inspired bikepacking route to avoid the restricted bike sections and instead utilised the rideable fire trails and sealed roads. The route also took advantage of the campsites along the Hume and Hovell Walking Track and the towns of Tumut and Tumbarumba for accommodation and resupply. Chris and Nathan’s journey covered k