Victoria
Top Spots in and near Victoria
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Portsea, Victoria
Hike to Fort Nepean
4.34.3 mi / 98.4 ft gainStarting 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 avai...Read more -
Devils River, Victoria
Hike Blowhard Circuit
13 mi / 1738.8 ft gainStarting off at the carpark, walk back the way you came about 500m until you reach Merlo's Lookout. Here, you can take in some great views of the lake before you start the summit.From the lookout, there is a trail that leads uphill directly behind you. The trail is well marked and ascends quickly...Read more -
Lorne, Victoria
Backpack from Sheoak Falls to Sharps Track Camping Area
6.8 mi / 656.2 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Mount Macedon, Victoria
Hike the Macedon Ranges Walking Track
5.011.2 mi / 2624.7 ft gainThe pin that has been dropped is across from the Mt Macedon Hotel, where there are many free public parking areas on the main road. If you park here (on the left side of the road coming in), you can easily circuit the walking track.The walking track can be circuited either way, but I walked the t...Read more -
Bells Beach, Victoria
Hike from Bells Beach to Point Addis
5.09.6 mi / 853 ft gainBells 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 h...Read more -
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Backpack Wilson's Promontory's Northern Circuit
37.3 miMost of the northern section of Wilson's Promontory is designated as a wilderness zone and as such there are vast sections of the park that have only sparse markers to guide the way. There are sections as well where you may need to cross creeks that are as high as 1.5m. Since this is a difficult ...Read more -
Ingliston, Victoria
Hike to Falcon's Lookout and the Ingliston Granites
4.03.7 miThis 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 por...Read more -
Bellfield, Victoria
Hike to Mount Rosea
10.6 mi / 2395 ft gainThere are several different ways you can get to Mount Rosea, parking on either side of the Grampians Peaks Trail. As well, you can camp on either side (or create a longer backpacking circuit from Hall's Gap), staying at either Borough Huts or Bugiga Hikers Camp. Starting from Borough Huts, you c...Read more -
Glenisla, Victoria
Backpack to The Fortress and Mt Thackeray
4.017.4 mi / 3937 ft gainIn the summer, this hike can be extremely dry, so make sure to bring lots of water. There are some creeks that offer water, but they can be mere trickles at certain times of year (as we found out!). The first day of the hike is 6km. To start, head to the south section of the car park and follow t...Read more -
Halls Gap, Victoria
Backpack to Bugiga Hikers Camp
5.010.7 mi / 2755.9 ft gainStarting in the town of Halls Gap, leave your car in the car park indicated on the map. From here, make your way west, away from the town and towards the forest. You will walk past the botanical gardens and wild kangaroos to the start of the trail. At the start of the trailhead, there is a fork. ...Read more -
Taggerty, Victoria
Hike the Cathedral Peak Loop
4.35.3 mi / 1837.3 ft gainFrom Ned's Gully carpark, cross the road where you see a small suspension bridge to the campground, taking a left towards the trail once you're on the other side. Follow the trail until you reach a junction and follow the Cathedral Track (rather than the Little River Walk). The trail will quickly...Read more -
Arapiles, Victoria
Rock Climb Mount Arapiles
5.0The nearest regional centre to the Arapiles, is Horsham. Head west from there on the Wimmera Highway until you get to the small township of Natimuk. There’s a really good general store there for some basic last minute supplies. From there, you can’t miss the mountain range. It’s dramatic, stunnin...Read more -
Rye, Victoria
Photograph Lizard Head Point at Sunrise
0.3 mi / 820.2 ft gainVictoria'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 j...Read more -
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Hiking to the top of Mt Oberon
2.2 mi / 1300 ft gainMount Oberon is located in Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria, Australia. In my opinion it's a must hike when visiting the area. Considering Australia is rather flat, climbing to the top of this mountain is highly rewarding, with one of the best views in Victoria. I recommend doing this...Read more