List of Bushwalks in Dunkeld

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Shire of Southern Grampians → Dunkeld (4) → Rural City of Ararat | Bornes Hill | Victoria Valley

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Map of bushwalks in Dunkeld

List of bushwalks in Dunkeld

Found 4 walks

The Piccaninny (Bainggug)

2.3 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

The Piccaninny (Bainggug)

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the Bainggup (The Piccaninny) Car Park, Dunkeld, this return walk takes you to The Piccaninny and back. The path to the summit climbs through the open forest of hakea, grevillea and banksia. It provides you with a serene experience as you traverse. When you reach the summit, enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Abrupt and Dunkeld. There are certain steeper sections that can be rocky and uneven. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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The Piccaninny (Bainggug) from West

2.6 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

The Piccaninny (Bainggug) from West

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park off Victoria Valley Road, Dunkeld, this return walk takes you to The Piccaninny and back. The path to the summit is surrounded by grevillea and banksia that bloom in spring, and it provides you with a serene experience as you traverse. When you reach the summit, enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Abrupt and Dunkeld. On the way back, do not forget to check out the vistas of Mount Sturgeon. It can be a viable walk for a short climb, but there are certain steeper sections that require a moderate amount of fitness. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mount Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Walk

6.2 km return

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Mount Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Walk

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Starting from the Mount Sturgeon Walk Carpark on Victoria Valley Road, Dunkeld, this walk leads to Mount Sturgeon and back on a well signposted path through open woodland scattered with Grampians Gum. Kangaroos and wallabies can be spotted in the area, and the delightful flora is home to a variety of birds. In spring, you will see beautiful wildflowers in bloom. Enjoy the ever-present views on the challenging ascent to Mount Sturgeon, and take a break at one of the many lookout points along the way. Several steep sections lead through rocky terrain, and stunted vegetation dominates as the track nears the summit. From the top, you are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding ranges and volcanic plains over Dunkeld. Suitable for fit and energetic walkers, this hike has many steep slopes and steps, with some slippery track surfaces and loose rocks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

33 km oneway

13 h, 2 days to 3 days

GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

13 h, 2 days to 3 days

6 h to 9 h 30 min

Starting from Griffin Picnic Area, Bornes Hill, this trail takes you to Dunkeld Town, visiting Signal Peak, Mount Abrupt, Mud-Dadjug Hike-in Campground, Mt Sturgeon and volcanic plains along the way. This is the last of the six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. The beginning of the walk offers you a wide selection of spectacular wildflowers, such as orchids, heaths and bush pea species. After you're done with the steep ascent to Signal Peak and savour the panoramic views from the top, you will descend with the eucalyptus surrounding you. When you finally reach the peak of Mount Sturgeon, you can enjoy the otherwordly view of the volcanic plains. Before you reach the end of this great walk, you'll get a glimpse of the past through the volcanic formations that date back to the Upper Paleolithic period (22,000 years ago). Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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