Mount Everard Track Circuit

7 h to 10 h 30 min

19.7 km
circuit

↑ 963 m
↓ -963 m

Hard track
Starting from the parking and picnic area at the end of Parkland Road in Kinglake, this walk heads south along the Shelley Harris Track. Walk on dirt tracks to first reach the top of Mount Baggery and then Mount Everard. The 5 km uphill climb will test your endurance and leave you satisfied once you reach the top. 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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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-37.5371745,145.3519452)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Kangaroo Ground - St. Andrews Road, C728
  • Turn on to Heidelberg - Kinglake Road, C746 then drive for 12.9 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Whittlesea - Kinglake Road, C724 and drive for another 70 m
  • Turn slight left onto Healesville - Kinglake Road, C724 and drive for another 910 m
  • Turn right onto Parkland Road and drive for another 310 m
  • Keep left onto Parkland Road and drive for another 75 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start heading along Shelley Harris Track.
There is a toilet (about 35 m back from the start).
Find the picnic table at the start.
After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 125 m (at the intersection of Lavers Circuit & Shelley Harris Track) continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 190 m continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Mount Jerusalem Track & Shelley Harris Track) veer right, to head along Mount Jerusalem Track (a vehicle track).
After another 570 m (at the intersection of Heidelberg - Kinglake Road & Pinchgut Lane) continue straight, to head along Cookson Hill Track.
After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Mt Everard Track & Heidelberg - Kinglake Road) continue straight, to head along Mt Everard Track.
After another 140 m head through/around the gate.
After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Mt Everard Track.
After another 560 m pass the "Mount Beggary" (85 m on your left).
After another 1.3 km continue straight, to head along Mt Everard Track.
After another 1.3 km pass the "Mount Everard" (40 m on your left).
After another 275 m (at the intersection of Mt Everard Track & Bundy Track) continue straight, to head along Bundy Track (a walking track).
After another 250 m turn left, to head along Bundy Track.
After another 990 m continue straight, to head along Bundy Track.
After another 1.4 km head through/around the gate.
At the intersection of Old Kinglake Road & Bundy Track turn sharp left, to head along Old Kinglake Road (a vehicle track).
After another 1.8 km continue straight, to head along Old Kinglake Road.
After another 2.7 km head through/around the gate.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Heidelberg - Kinglake Road & Old Kinglake Road) turn sharp left, to head along Heidelberg - Kinglake Road (a road).
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Heidelberg - Kinglake Road & Cookson Hill Track) turn sharp right, to head along Cookson Hill Track (a vehicle track).
After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Mount Jerusalem Track & Heidelberg - Kinglake Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Jerusalem Track.
After another 570 m (at the intersection of Mount Jerusalem Track & Shelley Harris Track) veer left, to head along Shelley Harris Track (a walking track).
After another 1.9 km continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 80 m (at the intersection of Shelley Harris Track & Jehosaphat Gully Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 110 m (at the intersection of Shelley Harris Track & Lavers Circuit) continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Shelley Harris Track.
After another 120 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Everard Track Circuit


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 19.7 km
Time 7 h to 10 h 30 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route
Toilet: There is one -36 m back from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
-36 m[toilet]
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