Langi Ghiran

[Explorer_Sam]

On Wednesday, Dad and I climbed Langi Ghiran. It was a decent climb and a beautiful walk. Has anyone else climbed this before? Just interested in other walkers experiences on this mountain.

[alanoutgear]

Hi Sam,
I did an overnighter to Langi Ghiran a few years ago with my young daughter and some friends. I recall we started on the south eastern side of the mount on a dirt track near a vineyard, then walked up to a saddle with a natural pond, then up to the summit for some really great views. From there we sidled north and west down to a dam with a bluestone wall where we camped on the edge of the dam. Someone had put yabby nets in the dam and they had quite a few large electric blue yabbies in them - we borrowed a few and they were magnificent. There were also a few tiger snakes where the creek entered the dam. The next mornng we climbed back up to the saddle and the pond, where we had lunch, and then walked back down to the car. It was a lovely couple of days.

[bmak]

Living close by I've spent a fair bit of time exploring it.
Most tracks have changed a lot recently due to floods

[bernieq]

Yep, I’ve crawled around Langi Ghiran many times and in all seasons – great orchids in late spring, snow on the top in winter, the wind-farm emerging out of the mists in autumn and views of the Grampians in the clear air of summer, usually with a few wedge-tailed eagles circling for a peak at what’s going on.

Challicum Hills wind farm - from Langi Ghiran (2007)

[Explorer_Sam]

Yep, I’ve crawled around Langi Ghiran many times and in all seasons – great orchids in late spring, snow on the top in winter, the wind-farm emerging out of the mists in autumn and views of the Grampians in the clear air of summer, usually with a few wedge-tailed eagles circling for a peak at what’s going on.

LG.JPG

It's a beautiful mountain isn't it? When we were on the summit on Wednesday, there were three wedge-tailed eagles circling and I remember seeing the windfarm. That's an amazing photo! I remember the Grampians silhouetted against the blue as well. A beautiful view from the summit.

[Explorer_Sam]

Hi Sam,
I did an overnighter to Langi Ghiran a few years ago with my young daughter and some friends. I recall we started on the south eastern side of the mount on a dirt track near a vineyard, then walked up to a saddle with a natural pond, then up to the summit for some really great views. From there we sidled north and west down to a dam with a bluestone wall where we camped on the edge of the dam. Someone had put yabby nets in the dam and they had quite a few large electric blue yabbies in them - we borrowed a few and they were magnificent. There were also a few tiger snakes where the creek entered the dam. The next mornng we climbed back up to the saddle and the pond, where we had lunch, and then walked back down to the car. It was a lovely couple of days.

The views from the summit are magnificent.
Ah yes, the Langi Ghiran reservoir. It was beautiful. There was a sign indicating not to climb on the dam wall but I couldn't resist and so did it anyway. I was in the are where the creek enters the dam but luckily I didn't see any Tiger Snakes. Sounds like a lovely couple of days.

[Explorer_Sam]

Living close by I've spent a fair bit of time exploring it.
Most tracks have changed a lot recently due to floods

You're lucky to live close by such beautiful mountains. Since you live close by, have you spent any time exploring Mount Cole and Ben Nevis?

[bmak]

Living close by I've spent a fair bit of time exploring it.
Most tracks have changed a lot recently due to floods

You're lucky to live close by such beautiful mountains. Since you live close by, have you spent any time exploring Mount Cole and Ben Nevis?

Yes Mt Cole/Buangor is one of my favorite places to be. I just spent the recent long weekend there and completed the whole Beeripmo walk for the first time.
Over the years i would have covered most of it via Car/bike & walking.

[Explorer_Sam]

Living close by I've spent a fair bit of time exploring it.
Most tracks have changed a lot recently due to floods

You're lucky to live close by such beautiful mountains. Since you live close by, have you spent any time exploring Mount Cole and Ben Nevis?

Yes Mt Cole/Buangor is one of my favorite places to be. I just spent the recent long weekend there and completed the whole Beeripmo walk for the first time.
Over the years i would have covered most of it via Car/bike & walking.

I love Mount Cole as well. I remember walking the Beeripmo, it was an amazing walk. It was the first overnighter I ever completed when I was 12. It was this walk that gave me the passion that I have for bushwalking. A beautiful walk.

[Explorer_Sam]

Here is a video/slideshow I made out of the pictures I took while climbing Langi Ghiran and a video from the summit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI06W1DDBCU

[bmak]

I just spent this afternoon back at Langi Ghiran. Decided to climb Mt Gorrin this time and it's a lot harder than the highest peak. For some time now I've heard about some aboriginal paintings that are relatively unknown but are yet to locate them.

[Snowzone]

I just spent this afternoon back at Langi Ghiran. Decided to climb Mt Gorrin this time and it's a lot harder than the highest peak. For some time now I've heard about some aboriginal paintings that are relatively unknown but are yet to locate them.

You may be reffering to the La Ne Jeering Rock-art site which is located to the south of Mt Gorrin. If you follow Langi Ghiran track south from close to the camping area that is near the Reservoir for a about 5.5km you will come across a parking area that is the start of the track into the rock art.

The Mt Gorin area is great, the tors and boulders are fantastic to explore around. I've found it to be most special when there is a bit of fog around.

Living close by I've spent a fair bit of time exploring it.
Most tracks have changed a lot recently due to floods

You're lucky to live close by such beautiful mountains. Since you live close by, have you spent any time exploring Mount Cole and Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis is a walk I do when I'm after a good hill climb. It gets the heart pumping thats for sure. There is a multitude of walks available along the range.

Vicki

[bmak]

You may be reffering to the La Ne Jeering Rock-art site which is located to the south of Mt Gorrin. If you follow Langi Ghiran track south from close to the camping area that is near the Reservoir for a about 5.5km you will come across a parking area that is the start of the track into the rock art.

The Mt Gorin area is great, the tors and boulders are fantastic to explore around. I've found it to be most special when there is a bit of fog around.

I'm aware of the art site that's easily accessible on the south side but i'm led to believe there are at least 2 other sites that i'm yet to come across.

I love both Langi Ghiran and Mt Cole when there is a bit of fog.

[Snowzone]

You may be reffering to the La Ne Jeering Rock-art site which is located to the south of Mt Gorrin. If you follow Langi Ghiran track south from close to the camping area that is near the Reservoir for a about 5.5km you will come across a parking area that is the start of the track into the rock art.

The Mt Gorin area is great, the tors and boulders are fantastic to explore around. I've found it to be most special when there is a bit of fog around.

I'm aware of the art site that's easily accessible on the south side but i'm led to believe there are at least 2 other sites that i'm yet to come across.

I love both Langi Ghiran and Mt Cole when there is a bit of fog.

Hi Brad, I've not come across any other sites there either but if I did I would probably not be saying too much about their location.
Vicki

[bmak]

If I do find them I Definantly won't be making the location public as its hard enough to keep the protected ones safe

[Explorer_Sam]

I just spent this afternoon back at Langi Ghiran. Decided to climb Mt Gorrin this time and it's a lot harder than the highest peak. For some time now I've heard about some aboriginal paintings that are relatively unknown but are yet to locate them.

Mt Gorrin is another one I would like to do one day. Would you rate the climb harder than Langi Ghiran? Is there a track straight to the top or do you have to go bush?

[Explorer_Sam]

Thanks for the heads up about the hill climb at Ben Nevis. We're hoping to explore that area soon and climb to the top. Have you seen any Sambars while exploring the Ben Nevis area?

[Explorer_Sam]

If I do find them I Definantly won't be making the location public as its hard enough to keep the protected ones safe

I might have to do some exploring for this lost aboriginal rock art, and if I find it, I certainly won't be giving the location away either. People these days

[Kinsayder]

Sounds great! We moved to Ballarat two years ago and I've been trying to tear myself away from the high country (pretty unsuccessfully, I just got back from the Bogong High Plains last night and feel at home up around Feathertop, something I doubt I'd like to change) and discover more of the Grampians region. I tried Mt Difficult last week and have been thinking of William and Langi Ghiran this winter. It's interesting to consider Langi Ghiran as an overnight hike too. Does any snow actually settle there?

[Snowzone]

If I do find them I Definantly won't be making the location public as its hard enough to keep the protected ones safe

yes the vandalism that occurs is terrible but I don't like having to see metal cages surrounding sites either. A necessary evil unfortunately.

Thanks for the heads up about the hill climb at Ben Nevis. We're hoping to explore that area soon and climb to the top. Have you seen any Sambars while exploring the Ben Nevis area?

Sam I havn't come across any Deer, but I'm sure there are some in the area. From the top of Ben Nevis head out a track to the North and you will find a plaque that is of interest.

[Snowzone]

Sounds great! We moved to Ballarat two years ago and I've been trying to tear myself away from the high country (pretty unsuccessfully, I just got back from the Bogong High Plains last night and feel at home up around Feathertop, something I doubt I'd like to change) and discover more of the Grampians region. I tried Mt Difficult last week and have been thinking of William and Langi Ghiran this winter. It's interesting to consider Langi Ghiran as an overnight hike too. Does any snow actually settle there?

Yes I had to have a quick trip up the high country myself over Easter to get my fix.
Snow settles on the Mount Buangor area maybe once or twice a year and it makes a beautiful wonderland when it does.

[Explorer_Sam]

If I do find them I Definantly won't be making the location public as its hard enough to keep the protected ones safe

yes the vandalism that occurs is terrible but I don't like having to see metal cages surrounding sites either. A necessary evil unfortunately.

Thanks for the heads up about the hill climb at Ben Nevis. We're hoping to explore that area soon and climb to the top. Have you seen any Sambars while exploring the Ben Nevis area?

Sam I havn't come across any Deer, but I'm sure there are some in the area. From the top of Ben Nevis head out a track to the North and you will find a plaque that is of interest.

When I explore the area, I'll keep my eyes open for deer, hopefully I'll find something Now you've mentioned this plaque, you've got me interested so I'll have to check that out too!

[Explorer_Sam]

Sounds great! We moved to Ballarat two years ago and I've been trying to tear myself away from the high country (pretty unsuccessfully, I just got back from the Bogong High Plains last night and feel at home up around Feathertop, something I doubt I'd like to change) and discover more of the Grampians region. I tried Mt Difficult last week and have been thinking of William and Langi Ghiran this winter. It's interesting to consider Langi Ghiran as an overnight hike too. Does any snow actually settle there?

As an avid walker, it's quite sad that I've never actually been to the High Country, but it's certainly on my list of places to walk. The Grampians are just beautiful! One walk I would highly recommend is Briggs Bluff, it's just fantastic. Have you considered joining the Ballarat Bushwalking and Outdoors Club?

[Kinsayder]

Sounds beautiful, Snowzone. I'll have to try to time my climb for a nice snow fall then! I'm very much a cold climate creature, so it should be a nice fit.

I'll have to try Briggs Bluff too, Explorer Sam. Is it a multi-day hike? I don't often do day hikes (unless I'm with my family; my two year old isn't ready for over night trips just yet). I probably won't join the Ballarat Bushwalkers, I quite like the idea and all but I'm generally a solo hiker, I like to head up to the high country for a couple of days, bag some peaks if I feel like it, stay in some quiet huts and read at night. I'm more than happy to be social and have a good yarn to those I encounter but generally I prefer peace and self reliance.

[Explorer_Sam]

Sounds beautiful, Snowzone. I'll have to try to time my climb for a nice snow fall then! I'm very much a cold climate creature, so it should be a nice fit.

I'll have to try Briggs Bluff too, Explorer Sam. Is it a multi-day hike? I don't often do day hikes (unless I'm with my family; my two year old isn't ready for over night trips just yet). I probably won't join the Ballarat Bushwalkers, I quite like the idea and all but I'm generally a solo hiker, I like to head up to the high country for a couple of days, bag some peaks if I feel like it, stay in some quiet huts and read at night. I'm more than happy to be social and have a good yarn to those I encounter but generally I prefer peace and self reliance.

Hi Kinsayder, it can be done quite easily as a day walk, but Dad and I did it as an overnighter. It's a very rough terrain walk and it can take a few hours to climb to the summit. There is a campsite a km or so from the summit so you can climb to the summit then walk back down a little way to the campsite, which is what we did. I completely understand that you like being a solo hiker, I like that too sometimes. I walk a little by myself but mostly with Dad. A big group felt really strange on the first hike I did with Ballarat Bushwalking.

[Kinsayder]

I had a look at the Ballarat Bushwalking website, Sam. It looks like they do some nice walks. Maybe when I'm older I might join up. I only rarely do hikes lower than 1000m, I have an insane internal thermostat that keeps me hot in the snow but if I try to hike anywhere vaguely warm I get heatstroke. It would be terrible if I didn't love the high country so much.

[Explorer_Sam]

They do some nice walks, I'm the youngest member in the club, some of them are getting a bit old. That's pretty cool, I barely venture above 1000m, I need to climb some more mountains if I'm gonna summit Everest one day. I've never been to the high country before. Since I'm young it means there's still plenty of time for me to spend there, but living in Victoria and being the avid walker that I am, I should of been there before.

[Snowzone]

Hey Sam and Kinsayder I've pm'd you both.

[dplanet]

Yep, I’ve crawled around Langi Ghiran many times and in all seasons – great orchids in late spring, snow on the top in winter, the wind-farm emerging out of the mists in autumn and views of the Grampians in the clear air of summer, usually with a few wedge-tailed eagles circling for a peak at what’s going on.

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Recently back there on two day walks and did not tackle Mt Gorrin as I had been on a pack-carry with a group over a decade ago. Wedge-tailed eagles were still there flying over Mt Langi Ghiran summit. I also spotted one or two small rock holes with water (waypoints not taken due to lack of time) which were quite good enough for an overnight party of one or two continued down southwest onto an empty Hidden Lagoon. Below is pix

[dplanet]

Just a quick note, BYO water. There was no water in Langi Ghiran picnic and camping ground.