If you’re looking for a scenic and secluded hiking trail in Victoria, look no further than the Big Hill Hike near Crusoe Reservoir. This 8-kilometre loop circuit takes you through beautiful bushland, past historic gold rush sites, and up to the summit of Big Hill for breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Here’s what you can expect on this hidden gem of a hike. GPS data is linked below if you want to follow along.
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Hiking to the Top of Boronia Peak at Halls Gap
The Grampians National Park, known as Gariwerd to the traditional owners, is located in western Victoria and offers a range of hiking trails. One of the best hikes in the Grampians is the hike to the summit of Boronia Peak which stands at 985 meters. This hike is less popular than some of the other hikes in the region but boasts epic views. The hike to the top of Boronia Peak is moderate to difficult and takes about four hours round trip.
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Whiskey Creek Circuit Lerderderg State Park
Springtime, beautiful weather – Let’s go hiking! I’ve had this hike on my list for some time now. The Whiskey Creek Circuit walk within Lerderderg State Park was to be a challenging hike with steep terrain, river and creek crossing. Continue reading Whiskey Creek Circuit Lerderderg State Park
Melville Caves Hike Kooyoora State Park Long Rock Walking Trail
Melville Caves is approximately 20-minute drive from Inglewood and Wedderburn or 200KM from Melbourne CBD. Situated in Kooyoora State Park Melville caves attracts a lot of visitors and tourists to the unique rock formations and spectacular surrounding views. Continue reading Melville Caves Hike Kooyoora State Park Long Rock Walking Trail
Beeripmo Hike | Mt Cole State Forest and Mt Buangor State Park
I’ve had this hike on the radar for some time. Trying to get perfect weather conditions has never been easy for this walk. Beeripmo hike is around 2 hour drive from Bendigo and the start of the hike begins at Richards Campground. Continue reading Beeripmo Hike | Mt Cole State Forest and Mt Buangor State Park
Teddy Bear Gap Trail & Jimmy Creek Campground
The best way to test your hiking gear is to head out and do some good old base camping. With a few days off I headed to Halls Gap and the Grampians. Jimmy Creek Campground is about 30 KM south of Halls Gap. Continue reading Teddy Bear Gap Trail & Jimmy Creek Campground
Masons Falls Kinglake National Park Day Hike
For a quick day walk close to Melbourne, you can’t go past Masons Falls circuit walk at Kinglake National Park. Around a one hour drive from Melbourne, this is an easy circuit day walk (15 km). Continue reading Masons Falls Kinglake National Park Day Hike
Day Hike at Mt Macedon Regional Park
Close to Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges Walking Track is a great day hike if you can slog it out for around 20KM. A scenic walk via Memorial Cross, Major Mitchell Lookout, Camels Hump, Sanatorium Lake and Mt. Towrong. Continue reading Day Hike at Mt Macedon Regional Park
Overnight Hike at Sealers Cove
The plan was to walk the eastern side of Wilsons Promontory over 3 days and 2 nights. From Telegraph Saddle to Little Waterloo Bay and then to Sealers Cove. The night prior to the hike my friend had become sick so we decided to head out just for a quick overnight hike to Sealers Cove. Continue reading Overnight Hike at Sealers Cove
Lerderderg State Park | East Walk Cowan Track Circuit Hike
I read some articles regarding the Lerderderg East Walk. This looked like an interesting hike near Blackwood. The hike is close to 14KM in total and can be easily walked as a day hike. Continue reading Lerderderg State Park | East Walk Cowan Track Circuit Hike