The Pyrenees Endurance Walk is 18 km one way and is recommended as an overnight trip starting at the Waterfalls Picnic area with Camerons Track being the halfway point. The trail is well marked with orange markers on posts as well as other signage and there is water at the start and Camerons Camp.

The track starts on the North East side of the ranges at Waterfalls Picnic area near No. 2 Creek and finishes to the South west at Warrenmang Rd.

From the start to Mt Avoca is steady climb of around 2km and takes about 1.5 Hrs and you should arrive at Cameron’s Camp 200 mtrs North of the walking track around 4hrs after that. This is a  good place for the overnight stop as there is a shelter, toilet and tank water. From Cameron’s Camp to the finish will take about 5hrs and uses some small sections of 4WD track and the trail bike route along Black Range Track before heading cross country towards the finish.

In places the track is narrow, steep, overgrown and as the trail descends from Smith track through tall Iron Bark forest its covered in leaf litter and shed bark making it barely visible in places.  Keep your eyes on the sparse marker poles with orange triangles to avoid heading off track. The creeks are usually dry except after rain.

GPS track incomplete

Waterfalls Picnic Area

Cameron's Camp

Sign post

From the car park follow the signage along the walking track and a short up hill stroll leads to Gulgurn Manja Shelter.

The track starts with a very clear wide gravel surface before changing to rock near the shelter.

Gulgurn Manja Shelter means “Hands of Young People”. Interpretive signs tell some of the stories and legends of the Jardwadjali people and the mountains they call Gariwerd.

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From the car park follow the signage to the walking track and you will shortly cross the Halls Gap-Mt Zero Road. The track starts with a very clear gravel surface and some steps before changing to rocks and painted track markers.

Some rock scrambling is required  and near the top of the ridge the track becomes steeper but a hand rail will help you up the rocky steps to the
summit. After rain some of the well worn rock paths will be very slippery.

The top of Mt Zero offers wonderful panoramic views of the Wimmera plains and the northern end of the Mount Difficult Range as well as views of Mt Stapylton and other interesting rock formations.
See great wildflowers in early spring to early summer.

Return by the same route.

No water at picnic ground.

Wimmera plains

Looking back towards start

2wd parking is available at the campground at the end of Kartuk Rd but the track is a little rougher if you go any further and becomes management vehicles only about 1km past the reservoir. There are many ways to access the peak but the easiest way is via Easter Creek Track.

Follow the track towards the peak until the rock cairn(-37.300322,143.117901) on the left that marks the the best route to head off the track towards the highest peak.

From here it gets a little tougher to walk and requires some rock scrambling towards the end but nothing too serious. You will also pass a small clearing that’s often used for camping.

Wedge-tailed Eagles are often seen soaring the higher peaks.

Nearing the summit

Looking East

Looking West from Summit

The Beeripmo Walk winds its way through Mt Cole State Forest as well as Mt Buangor State Park. The trail rises through tall, moist gatherings of blue gum with ferny undergrowth, through messmate stringybarks and bracken, to mountain woodlands, dominated by snow gum.

The walk starts with a steep climb amongst many large granite boulders, until it reaches cliffs of Raglan Falls. The track continues to climb to Cave Hill where the forest changes to a more open sub alpine vegetation. From here you get great views towards Mt Cole and the western plains, the Grampians and Mt Langi Ghiran. Soon after is the the summit of Sugarloaf and then down to the Beeripmo campground which is the half way point and camp for the night if doing it as a 2 day walk.

From here the track heads uphill to the summit of Mugwamp Hill that gives views to the east of Mount Lonarch State Forest. At the base of the Mugwamp Hill is the Mt. Buangor lookout side track a 2km side-trip. Continuing down past Dawson Rock and LongGully  the trail descends to meets the Grevillea Track and continues to where you started.

Richards Camp has toilets, a covered  area with a fireplace and several camp sites.

The track is clear and well marked where necessary. The suggested time makes it a medium walk with some steep sections and rock steps. The entire walk can also be done easily as a day walk for the more experienced.

Signage at start of walk

Beeripmo Campground

Richards Campground

The walk is a short return circuit that passes Ferntree and via a short detour Cascade Falls, and gives many excellent viewing points over the fern-lined upper reaches of the Middle Creek below.

Ferntree Picnic area includes a series of small campsites and a large picnic area with a Hut and toilets.

A flat start to the walk turns just before Ferntree falls, crossing Middle Creek and climbing several small groups of stairs. The track once again flattens out as you cross Middle Creek again before decending towards the campground. A short detour to view cascade falls (100mtrs – 10mins) can be taken before descending towards the camp ground.

This walk starts near Chinamans Campground and takes a short but very steep track to the summit of Ben Nevis with some great views looking to the West .
The track is reasonably clear to follow and well marked, although the start is a little overgrown and the final rocky climb to the summit is unclear between markers.

From the campground head South along the Rd to the signposted walk start (-37.249462,143.196902). The track heads West over the small creek initially easy going but very overgrown and soon climbs very steeply for roughly 1 km until Cowan Track (-37.242066,143.188407). The next 1.5 km follows Cowan track and Sugarloaf track before turning off towards Ben Nevis (-37.235393,143.194186).  From here the track flattens a little and crosses Red Rock Track bofore the final rocky climb of 300 mtrs to the summit. Heading north from the tower gives the best view to the West.

A short detour when crossing Red Rock Track  (-37.232053,143.196144) to the popular hangliding spot and lookout (-37.229941,143.194794) also gives a clear view to the West.

Toilets, Shelter and tank water is available at both the start and finish.

Return via the same route or you could car shuffle as the summit is accessible via 2wd.

This walk involves many steep staircases, rock steps and a well worn path.
From the rear of the Halls Gap Caravan Park (Agnes’ Grave) follow the walking track to the base of a large staircase.
A steep climb via many staircases with some good views over Halls Gap and the surrounding ranges. The track then winds its way up through rocky outcrops before arriving at the Pinnacle Lookout. Return via the same route or as an alternative option the track continues on to Wonderland Car park, Sundial Car park or Lake Bellfield.

Pinnacle

This walk starts near the stone sculpture at Brambuk.

An easy walk through Fyans Valley and the foothills of Mt William range there is a great chance to get up close to wildlife including Kangaroos, waterbirds, Emus, Rosellas & Echidnas.

Best in the early morning or evening

Mt Victory Rd opened 18-11-11

See below for changes in all areas

Flood update – Boroka, Balconies and MacKenzie Falls Walks (PDF File 1.6 MB)

Flood update – Central Walks (PDF File 1.0 MB)

Flood update – General Flood Recovery (PDF File 340.1 KB)

Flood update – Northern Walks (PDF File 400.2 KB)

Flood update – Overnight Hiking – Mt Difficult & Briggs Bluff (PDF File 365.9 KB)

Flood update – Southern Walks (PDF File 477.7 KB)

Flood update – Wonderland Walks (PDF File 1.0 MB)