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Trails in the Grampians |
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There are a number of wonderful and fascinating walks within
the national and state parks of the Grampians and Wimmera
region of Victoria. Ranging from leisurely strolls through
to overnight wilderness treks, walking is one of the best
way to take in the region.
For more information on walks and maps on these areas, call
into the National Park Visitor Centre in Halls Gap or Grampians
Region Visitors Centres.
Mt Zero
Grampians
National Park
2.8km, medium grade, 1.5hr return
Walk to the most northern peak, starting from the Mt. Zero
picnic ground. The track markers guide you up the rocky hillside.
Keep an eye out for wildlife - emus and black wallabies are
common in this area. Near the top of the ridge, take the rocky
steps to the summit. The views are of MT Stapylton and the
surrounding Wimmera Plains.
MacKenzie Falls
Grampians National Park
There are two options to view one of the largest waterfalls
in Victoria. Both walks leave from the MacKenzie Falls kiosk.
A 2km return track leads to the base of the falls. The track
is strenuous in places and requires sturdy footwear.
The 1.9km bluff walk is sealed and is an easy grade, with
several resting stops along the way. Viewing platforms at
the end of the walk offer some of the best opportunities for
photographers of the falls.
Balconies Walk
Grampians
National Park
2km, easy grade, 1hr return
The track climbs gently from the Reeds Lookout Carpark, over
rock terraces and through stringybark forest. Along the cliff
line, rocky steps lead down to the Balconies Lookout. From
here enjoy breathtaking views.
The Pinnacle
Grampians National Park
9.6km circuit, medium grade, 4-5hrs
Start at Halls Gap and make your way past the rocky pools
at Venus Baths. From here, follow markers to the magnificent
Grand Canyon. The walk through this magnificent gorge involves
some rock hopping and steep steps. The steady ascent winds
through rocky woodland, through Silent Street and on to the
awe-inspiring Pinnacle Lookout. From here you follow down
the ridge line to return back to Halls Gap.
Silverband Falls
Grampians National Park
1.4km, easy grade, 30mins return
From Silverband Carpark, amble down a gently graded path to
a shaded, ferny forest, and a waterfall that flows all year
round.
MT William (MT Duwil) Summit
Grampians National Park
3.6km return, medium grade, 1.5hrs
Start at the MT William Carpark and follow a sealed road,
closed to public vehicles. The road climbs steeply from the
carpark to the summit. At 1167 metres, MT William (MT Duwil)
is the highest point in the National Park. Stunted eucalyptus
give way to fantastic views of mountain ranges and open plains.
Be prepared for cold and windy conditions on the exposed s.
Return by the same route.
The Piccanniny
Grampians National Park
2.4km return, easy grade, 1hr
Start at the Piccanniny Carpark, on the Grampians Tourist
Road, 1.3kms north of Victoria Valley Road intersection. A
gradual climb through open forest, with an understory of hakea,
grevillia and banksia- colorful during Spring. The summit
gives excellent views of MT Abrupt (ME Murdejoog) and the
nearby town of Dunkfield and it's surrounding pastoral landscape.
Major
Mitchell Plateau Trail
Grampians National Park
23kms, difficult grade, 2 days one way
This walk is well known to bushwalkers of the Grampians
for it's wonderful diversity of scenery, stunning panoramas
and alpine flora. It's a challenging walk that rises through
scrubby forest from the picnic area at Jimmy's Creek until
it follows a spur leading to a prominent knoll and a majestic
lookout. It is about 1km from here to the top of the plateau.
Tracking the highland's eastern rim, the track passes through
a natural garden of alpine vegetation before dropping to
a small saddle near some cliffs. It then descends further
down the valley and into First Wannon Creek, the only campsite
on the plateau. For a spectacular view of the sunset, take
a 15 minute walk downstream from here to the First Wannon
Creek Gorge. The next days edges towards the Major Mitchell
Plateau and across two rocky knolls toward MT William (MT
Duwill), the highest peak in the park. A short detour here
to the summit offers magnificent views across the entire
Grampians, before beginning the steep descent to Fyans Creek,
and a further 2kms, Grasstree Creek and journeys end.
Wonderland
Walk
Grampians National Park
9.6km return, moderate grade, 5hrs
This is a loop walk which begins at Halls Gap and climbs
steadily up a ridgeline to the spectacular Pinnacle lookout.
A spectacular ravine called Silent Street leads to a series
of rock formations into one of the most intriguing sections
of the walk, the high-walled Grand Canyon. Lunch is a possibility
in the picnic area at nearby Wonderland carpark before you
head home across Stony Creek and past its waterfall. The
track then arcs alongside a massive sandstone rock face
called Elephants Hide, passes some rockpools named Venus
Baths and then tracks through an enchanting fern forest
just before the trails end.
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Trails in MT Arapiles-Tooan State Park |
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Summit Walk
MT Arapiles
3.3km, medium grade, 2-3hrs return
This walk links Centenary Park with the Summit, where you
can enjoy commanding views of the surrounding countryside.
On the southern leg of the walk, via the Gorge, you can take
a short detour to the Bluff Lookout, which also provides magnificent
views. You may choose to walk just one leg of this walk, and
arrange for a vehicle pick-up at the summit carpark.
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Walking Trails in
Little Desert National Park |
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The park has a number of marked and signposted walks ranging
from 30 minutes to three days duration. All the walks are
located in the eastern block of the park and all are accessible
by 2WD vehicles.
The Sanctuary Walk
Little Desert National Park
2km, easy grade 1hr return
This walk starts from the picnic area 10km south of Kiata.
This walk features plants and animals of the Little Desert,
including an old Mallee fowl mound, native pines, mallee eucalypts,
wattles and many other wildflowers.
Pomponderoo Hill Walk
Little Desert National Park
1km, easy grade, 30mins return
This walk can be found on the parks northern boundary, 4km
south of Dimboola. This track loops around typical desert
vegetation, with the lookout providing an excellent view of
the park, Wimmera River and surrounding area.
Stringybark Walk
Little Desert National Park
3 walks - 20mins to 2hrs
Located on the Nhill - Gynbowen Road, there is a choice of
three linked walks. These linked walks show the interesting
diversity of the Little Desert.
The Desert Discovery Walk
Little Desert National Park
This is a long distance walk and a brochure may be obtained
from the Parks Victoria Information Office.
Winding through 84kms of gently undulating terrain the walk
provides a wonderful opportunity to explore some of the parks
diversity on foot and is especially rewarding in Spring.
Start from either Kiata Campground or Horseshoe Bend campground.
There are two overnight campsites along the way, accessible
only by walkers. Overnight walkers are asked to register their
details in advance at the Park office.
Little Desert Park Office
Nursery Road, Wail
PO Box 240, Dimboola, 3414
Tel: (03) 5389 1204
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Trails in the Wyperfeld National Park |
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Lake Brambruk
Total return time 2.5 hrs - Distance 6km (return)
Start: Eastern end of Wonga campground, close to Flagstaff
Hill. Information notes for this walk are available in the
pamphlett box at the start of the track.
Tyakil
Total return time 2 hours - Distance 4.4.km (return)
Start: Black flat carpark, 4km from western end of the wonga
Campground. Interpretive signs along the track help you in
your discovery of the Mallee.
Desert
Walk
Total return time 2.5 hrs - Distance 6km (return)
Excellent views across to Big Desert and Outlet Creek. A good
loop walk on a sandy track to experience the Mallee environment.
Lake Brambruk Nature Walk -Loop including
Everard, The Freeway and Eastern Lookout Tracks.
Total return time 3.5 hrs - Distance 8km (return)
Start Eastern end of the Wonga Campground, close to Flagstaff
Hill. The first half crosses sand dunes and passes through
mallee tea-tree. Redland woodland surrounds Lake Brambruk.
Return along the Freeway track.
Nine Mile Square Track - Frews Plain
Total Return time 2hrs - Distance 4km (return)
After crossing a soft sandy dune, this track firms and goes
through Black Box woodland and stands of mallee and tea-tree.
Return by the same route. Start: Nine Mile Square carpark,
on the western side if the entrance toad about 5.5km from
Wonga Campground.
Eastern Lookout via Lignum Track
Total return time 4hrs - Distance 10km (return)
The track crosses or passes close to several dry lake beds
and can become muddy after rain. A favorite for kangaroos
and emus among the red gums and dry lake beds. Start: At the
Information centre. 200 metres along the Eastern Lookout Nature
Drive Track, turn left along Lignum Track. Travel about 2km
to a track junction, then turn left. When you reach Eastern
Lookout Nature Drive Track again, turn right to Eastern Lookout.
Return via Lignum Track, opposite carpark.
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| Aboriginal
Cultural Walks |
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Brambuk Garden Nature Walk
Tours on request
Over 600 Gariwerd plants grow around Brambuk. Learn about
their ceremonial, medicinal and nourishing qualities on a
walk with a Koorie guide. Visitors are encouraged to taste,
touch and smell.
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| Wimmera
Region Walks |
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The Yarriambiack Creek Walk
Full Walking Distance - 6.8km; walking time
2hrs & 10mins
The
Yarriambiack Creek Walk offers a quite unique experience in
Victoria with it's proximity to town yet it's relatively untouched
environment. A striking feature of the creek is the largely
undisturbed quality of the trees lining it's banks. It is
estimated that some of the older river red gums and black
box are 700 to 800 years old. Many species of birds and the
occasional wallaby can be seen along the creek.
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| Historical
Walks |
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Horsham Historical River Walk
Barnes Blvd & Hocking Sts, Horsham
Ph: (03) 5382 1832
Open: Daily
Set along the banks of the Wimmera River this leisurely one
hour walk takes in a signposted history of Horsham, including
the old weir and swimming pool, a number of old bridges, the
old tramline and Seeliger's Brewery.
Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct
52 Western Highway, Stawell
Ph: (03) 5358 2314
Self-guided walking tours of historical sites in the original
township of Pleasant Creek, including gold discovery, monuments,
police barracks. This block is the centre of the original
Township of Stawell, proclaimed in June 1858.
Click here for more on Wimmera
Heritage
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Links
for Walking in the Grampians
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The Grampians - Bushwalks with Ben Kreunen
Railtrails Australia Inc - trails
for walking, cycling and horse riding on former abandoned railway easements
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Walkers
Beware!
Carry drinking water with you
A hat and sunscreen are essential in Summer
Keep to the defined tracks - it is easy to become disorientated
in the desert
Let someone know where you plan to go, and tell them when
you will return
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