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Hike to Fort Nepean
Portsea, Victoria
4.3
4.3 mi
/ 98.4 ft gain
Starting at the car park, you can choose to either head to the visitors centre (north east of the car park) to look at the information boards or you can head straight to the walk. At the visitors centre, you can arrange for a shuttle back from the fort if you wish or there are also washrooms available.Once you're ready for your walk, head to Coles Track, which starts near the Quarantine Station...
Photograph Lizard Head Point at Sunrise
Rye, Victoria
0.3 mi
/ 820.2 ft gain
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is a stunning example of one of Australia's many rugged coastlines, dotted with rock formations, pristine sand beaches & epic waves. Lizard Head Rock is a unique formation rising out of the ocean which is especially beautiful at sunrise.
The "hike" is really just a wander from the carpark (Number 16 Beach Carpark) through gorgeous dunes down to the beach - t...
Hike from Bells Beach to Point Addis
Bells Beach, Victoria
5.0
9.6 mi
/ 853 ft gain
Bells Beach is one of the first stops on the Great Ocean Road and an awesome spot to either surf or enjoy the small beach town vibe in the town of Torquay. Bells has some awesome storms and surges that come through so it's a great place to surf or watch the waves break.
This trail can be either hiked or run - there are some uphill climbs but nothing significant.
Park at Bells Beach and make you...
Photograph Princes Pier
Port Melbourne, Victoria
3.0
Princes Pier was originally completed in 1915 and served as a major arrival point for new migrants until the late 60's. Despite the pier being closed to the public in the 90's, it caught fire 14 times in the three years between 2001 and 2004. The first 196m of Princes Pier were restored in 2006, leaving the exposed pillars we see today. The pier became open to the public again in 2011.Only abou...
Hike the Ted Errey Nature Circuit
Staughton Vale, Victoria
7.5 mi
The hike is quite well marked, identified by blue markers, but as this park has several trails that cross paths, make sure to bring your map. It is twelve kms and there are some hills, but it is overall a relatively easy hike.
There is lots of wildlife in the park, so look out for lots of beautiful birds and echidnas!
Starting at the picnic area, start the walk by heading along the management ...
Backpack from Sheoak Falls to Sharps Track Camping Area
Lorne, Victoria
6.8 mi
/ 656.2 ft gain
The Otways National Park sits right on the Great Ocean Road, a stunning, lush park with lots of amazing tracks to explore. This track takes you through dense trees and walks along several stunning waterfalls.
Day One (4.8km)
From Sheoak car park, follow the track up the hill towards Sheoak Falls. You will reach a junction that indicates Castle Rock to the left (this is the way you will come do...
Bike the Bass Coast Rail Trail
Woolamai, Victoria
5.0
28.6 mi
/ 820.2 ft gain
Many people complete the trail by beginning and ending in Wonthaggi. We decided to do the opposite and start in Woolamai, just a 90 minutes drive from Melbourne.Park the car on the side of Woolamai Road, unload the bikes and jump straight on the trail heading south-east. You'll begin by passing dew-speckled farmland dotted with cows mooing their morning ritual. The first five kilometres or so a...
Hike to Falcon's Lookout and the Ingliston Granites
Ingliston, Victoria
4.0
3.7 mi
This hike is very short, but since it's so close to Melbourne it's great if you want to head out mid-afternoon for a few hours and be back by dinner. The route I've posted is comprised of two out-and-backs and has fantastic views of the gorge from several lookouts. Please note that the second portion requires good navigational skills, as the path is marked but not well (and the path is not well...
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