11 Tunnel Point Loop (2023)

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Distance:  13 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

This loop walk starts and finishes on bush-roads but, is predominately well-maintained walking tracks in a natural bush setting. The Lerderderg river is never far from sight, whether from 80 meters above or, right at your feet. During the walk we will also get a close-up view of ‘The Tunnel’. A river diversion tunnel, dug during the gold mining era of the 1855-1870. <br /> There are two steep climbs with the remainder of the walk on often flat or undulating tracks.<br /> There are still some signs of past storm damage but, most has been cleared.<br /> The Tunnel Point Track is one of many tracks in the Lerderderg State Park and is popular because of the bush setting, proximity to the Lerderderg river, great views and well-maintained tracks

The Walk in Detail

From the parking area walk back 200m and turn into North Blackwood Rd., the starting point.   1)  After 2.2Kms turn right onto Tunnel Point Track and follow for 3.6Kms    2) Turn right joining Gribbles track and follow for 200mts.    3) Then turn right, joining Byers Back Track.    4) After 5.9Kms the track finishes and becomes North Blackwood Rd which we walk 1.0km, back to the cars.

Getting There

In Trentham turn left at Cosmo Rd and follow to Blackwood, approximately 13.2Kms. Turn, at the Blackwood Town Centre sign, which is left into Martin St, right at the Blackwood Hotel, onto Golden Point Rd and follow to the North Blackwood Rd. intersection, approximately 1.3Kms. Here, Golden Point Rd becomes an unsealed road. Follow for a further 200 meters. Parking is ‘off road’ on either side of Golden Point Rd.  GPS Parking Point: (-37.47504, 144.32311).  Driving distance from Trentham: 14 km

Walk Precautions

Walking poles can, at times of value but, are not necessarily a must have.

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10 Yankee Mine Circuit (2023)

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Distance:  16 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

A circuit walk along tracks north east of Blackwood, going past the historic Yankee Mine

The Walk in Detail

From the Recreation Reserve return along Recreation and Simmons Reef Rds to Greendale-Trentham Road, then NE 50m to Martin Street on the Right.   Proceed Right (NE) into Martin Street, passing the Hotel and Post Office.   After 250m, ignore Whalebone Road on the right and continue on Martin St to cross Nuggety Creek on a concrete bridge, then swing East until you meet a private property on your right. Proceed north for 700m on Old Blackwood Road with a steep gully on your left. After about 3.0 km along Old Blackwood Road, take the Right track at the Y junction to Yankee Road.   Head North on Yankee Road for 1.0 km then swing South and Cross the concrete bridge.  Swing Left (North), to the abandoned Yankee Mine, which is visible from the road. Have lunch in a clear area nearby.

After lunch head South then East, turning Right (South) at the Yankee Mine Track. Follow this track South then NE for 1.9 kms to North Blackwood Road.  Turn left and meet Chettle Road after 50m, turn into Chettle Road then proceed South down Hayden Track for 2.3 kms to Ruth Track. Turn Right (NW) then SW along Ruth Track for 1km to North Blackwood Road.  Follow the road for about 300m, then turn right and left and follow the walking track SW parallel to North Blackwood Road (on the Right) for about 900m to join Shaws Lake Road. Take Shaws Lake Road, then for a further 900m, then turn Left (South) onto a walking track. Follow this track for 400m turning hard Left (East) along the river for 600m to join North Blackwood Road.  Turn Right, cross over the bridge, veer left, and turn Right (West) onto Golden Point Road.  Follow this road West 800m, then turn Left onto Old Golden Point Rd and walk a further 300m – and turn Right into Bates Rd.   Follow this road for 400m to the cemetery and turn Right onto Byers Rd.  After 100m, turn Left into Terrill St, then cross the main rad onto Simmons Reef Rd to Recreation Rd and back to the start.

Getting There

From Trentham muster point turn right onto Falls Rd, and drive 750m to the intersection of Cosmos Rd, then turn right.  Drive for 13.2 kms to Blackwood, then turn right onto Simmons Reef Rd.  After 200m veer Right onto Recreations Rd and continue to the Recreation Ground. Driving distance from Trentham via Blackwood: 15.0 kms

Walk Precautions

Very long, steady climb of 200m for first half of this circuit. The walk involves two creek crossings on bridges that may be flooded after excessive rain.

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09 Babbingtons Hill Circuit (2023)

Distance:  13 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

Starting and finishing at Lyonville, this walk includes a visit to Bullarto Reservoir.

The Walk in Detail

Walk commences at end of Tram Street Lyonville entering via four-wheel drive track crossing the Loddon River then Babbington Road following Bullarto Reservoir Road to the Reservoir for morning tea. Then pick up the Quartz Track following all the way to Osbourne Road. There are a few short sharp hills in this section, but the track is in reasonable condition considering the weather and vehicle traffic. Follow Osbourne Road until you turn right onto Kangaroo Creek Road and leave this to follow Spout Track all the way back to Babbington Road for about 1.5k to the entry back to Tram Street four-wheel drive track over the Loddon River. Some more short sharp hills in the second section as well.

Getting There

Turn Left (North) onto Falls Rd, and drive for 1.2 kms, then turn Left onto Trantham Falls Rd.  Continue for 6.5 kms to Lyonville, then turn Right into Tram St.  Park in the open grassed area near the intersection. Driving distance from Trentham: 8.2 kms

Walk Precautions

If this area has had a lot of rain, then the track can be very slippery and the four-wheel drive tracks are very rutted and full of water so be careful navigating around these parts. Poles recommended.

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08 Wombat Trail Circuit (2023)

Distance:  15 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

This walk includes some of the streets of Trentham, the old racetrack and bushland to the south of town.

The Walk in Detail

Starting from the muster point, walk SE along Falls Rd for 200m, then continue East along Victoria Street for a further 800m, then right at Bath Street.  Follow Bath Street, cross over High Street and walk South until you come to Camp Street. Turn left at Camp Street and then right at Gamble Street. Follow Gamble Street until it hits South Street.  Turn slightly left then walk South down Gleeson Street to the end. 

Cross over Rahills Road and head straight where the trail begins.  Follow straight and then bear left (550m) before turning left again and then right for start of racetrack which is approximately 1.5 km in circumference.  Do an anti-clockwise loop and then bear right.  At T turn slightly left and stay on Jim Dunn track which keeps bearing left.  

Follow Jin Dunn Track for about 1.5 kms keeping Right (South) at the junction to continue onto Countess Track. Cross over Countess Road and continue on Countess track.  After about 200m you turn right (NW) (landmark – Big Gum tree and branch embedded in path).  After about 1.5 kms track comes out on the road. Swing back and follow the track to a large log across the path for lunch. At a further point the track will come out near the road. Swing back left and for the third time come back to Countess Road. 

Follow the Countess Road NW for 700m until it comes to Cosmos Road and follow all the way on the right side of the road, and after 1.2 km turn left into South Street, then walk along the track past the Bowling Club North then NW to High St.   Cross High St and walk to the left of the lake to Victoria St.  Turn left and walk back to the muster point.

Getting There

This walk starts and finishes at the Trentham Recreation Ground (Muster Point)

Walk Precautions

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07 Trentham to Lyonville and Return via Domino Trail (2023)

Distance:  15 Km   |  Duration:  4.5 Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

This walk is along the Domino Trail from Trentham visiting the small town of Lyonville and return via a loop on Bligh’s Road. 4.5 hours

The Walk in Detail

Starting at the Recreation Ground walk south along the main road and turn left into Victoria Street, then around the west side of the lake and continue SE to High Street.  Walk along High Street for about 600m, then double back to Bath Street and turn Right. Follow Bath Street and turn Left at Victoria Street, then continue to the old railway station to join the Domino Trail.  Continue along the rail trail for about 3.2 kms (morning tea) then turn left (South) onto the Domino Creek Loop Track for 100m (veering left at the track junction) then after a further 700m veer right onto the Miller Cutting Track.   Stay on this track for about 600m to Domino Creek – where you’ll see the trestle bridge on your right.  Continue a further 900 meters along the Railway Avenue track and turn right into Gleeson Street.  Continue north for about 200 meters to JP Gleeson Memorial Park – where there are public toilets.  Return along Gleeson Street and take the second left, then walk 200m (East) to the curve in the road and turn right onto the walking track – which leads back to the rail trail.  Follow the rail trail for about 1.9 kms (lunch), then turn left (North) onto the Domino Creek Loop Track for about 700 meters, then right (East) onto Blighs Rd.  Follow Blighs Rd for about 3.6 kms, then re-join the rail trail at the main road and turn Left to return to the start.

Getting There

Starts and finishes from Trentham Muster Point

Walk Precautions

Some deep puddles after heavy rain.

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06 Lerderderg Heritage River Circuit via Crown Dam (2023)

Distance:  8.6 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

A 9.5km circuit walk following two historic water races cut above the Lerderderg River and visiting Crown Dam.

The Walk in Detail

Starting at the corner of the car park opposite the Jack Cann Reserve are ancient pine trees marking the start of the Lerderderg Heritage River Walk. After approximately 100m, turn Left (West)onto the Lerderderg Heritage River Track following the upper race NW and North through messmate and stringy bark clad hillsides, weaving in and out of fern lined gullies – crossing Lerderderg Road after 600m, and again at a further 800m.   After a further 2.7 kms, at the point where the Lerderderg Road is crossed for the third time, turn left and walk 50m and straight through the track intersection – veering Right (NE) to Crown Dam for lunch.    Water here was conveyed by race for use at the Imperial Mine.

After lunch, continue North on the Lerderderg Heritage River Track, then looping South along the picturesque lower South for the remaining 3.4 kms back to the start, via ferny glades, blackwoods and tall timbers.

Getting There

From Trentham muster point turn right onto Falls Rd, and drive 750m to the intersection of Cosmos Rd, then turn right.  Drive for to Blackwood, then turn right onto Simmons Reef Rd.  After 150m veer left to stay on Simons Reef Road. After 750m veer right, then continue for a further 1.0 kms and turn left onto Simmons Reef Rd.   Continue for 600m to Garden of St Erth carpark.  Driving distance from Trentham: 14.5 kms.

 

Walk Precautions

Parts of the walk are on narrow former water races with steep sides. Several short, sharp hills. Steps to Crown Dam can be hazardous. Walking poles are recommended. Numerous mine shafts near the walking tracks.

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05 Nolan Picnic Ground Circuit (CW) (2023)

Distance:  11 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

A circuit walk from Nolan Creek Picnic Ground, this walk offers a varied forest experience: the fern covered gully on Stockyard Track, the devastation caused by recent storms and the lovely forest of the Wombat SF.

The Walk in Detail

The Pioneer Sawmill Loop Walk of 300 metres may be completed before or after the walk.  At the Picnic Area, cross the bridge to the East and walk 100m to Nolan Ridge Trk. Turn right and follow the signed Lerderderg Track for 3 km. At Nolan Creek Rd, turn right for 650m. At a sharp corner, follow the LT signs west along Stockyard Creek for 2km. At the T intersection, turn right. At Camp Rd, walk north to the signed Pumphouse Track on the right, before Balt Camp.   After 130 metres, take the left turn to follow Pumphouse Track in a generally northerly direction towards Lerderderg Rd. Walk about 2.4 kms and take an unnamed track east. Soon after leaving Pumphouse Track there is a large tree on the track which is easily avoided.

About 500 metres after leaving Pumphouse Trk, at another track intersection, walk north for 1km to reach Lerderderg Rd. Turn right, east, and follow this to Nolan Creek Picnic Ground.

Getting There

From Trentham muster point turn right onto Falls Rd, and drive 750m to the intersection of Cosmos Rd, then turn right.  Drive for 13.2 kms to Blackwood, then turn right onto Simmons Reef Rd.  After 150m veer left to stay on Simons Reef Road, and continue for 1.3 kms to Hills Rd, then drive a further 500m to Lerderderg Rd. Drive NW along Lerderderg Rd for 7.3kms to Nolan’s Picnic Ground. Driving distance from Trentham via Blackwood: 23.3 kms.

Walk Precautions

Long, steady climb of about 200m for first 6.3 kms of this circuit. After rain, there may be large puddles on the tracks.

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04 Newbury to Lyonville Mineral Springs (2023)

Distance:  14.5 Km   |  Duration:  5 Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

This circuit walk will visit old mining and logging towns and follow a section of historic rail trail and tramway line to Lyonville Springs.<br /> Duration: 5.0 Hours, (including morning tea and lunch).

The Walk in Detail

Follow Donald Lane West for 0.5 km to the junction with Millers Track, then turn right and walk North through old growth forest for about 1.0 km - crossing Domino Road. Continue straight along Millers Track for a further 1.4 kms – ignoring two side tracks, then turn right (North) for 100m to join the Domino Rail Trail (morning tea). Follow the rail trail west for 3.0 kms to the Radio Springs Hotel - noting a short detour to the right around the trestle bridge. Continue a short distance along Main Street (North), then Left (West) into High Street, then turn Right (North) along Gleeson Street to the P. Gleeson Memorial Park for a short toilet break.

Follow Bremner Avenue West and cross the Daylesford-Trentham Road to follow Greenham Drive North for 200m.  Turn left into Tram Street and walk through a grassed area for 300m NW to a track intersection between forest and private property, then turn Right (North), and follow this track for 2.0 kms straight to Lyonville Springs for lunch.

After lunch, back-track 600m, then veer left and follow the sealed Lyonville Springs Road (SSE) for 1.0 km to the Daylesford-Trentham Road.  Turn Right and walk 300m along the RHS of the road past the guard rail, then turn left crossing the road to join Peukers Lane.  Continue SE for 1.7 km (ignoring the right-hand bend), then take the far right turn and walk SSW for 400 m to the Domino Rail Trail.  Cross the rail trail and after walking 100m (South), continue veer slightly left (SE) along the Old Lyonville Track for 600m – turning right at the intersection. Continue South along the Old Lyonville Track for 1.1 km (ignoring three side tracks), then walk a further 900m veer Left (ESE) to Clarrie Donald Track.  Ignoring several side tracks, continue East for a further 1.5 km back to the start.

Getting There

From Trentham muster point turn right onto Falls Rd, and drive 750m to the intersection of Cosmos Rd, then turn right.  Drive for 4.8 kms to Newbury, then turn right into Donald Lane (Clarrie Donald Lane on Google Maps).  Parking is available on open land at the intersection of Donald Lane and Blackwood Trentham Road.  Driving distance from Trentham: 5.5 kms.

Walk Precautions

The track may have deep puddles after heavy rain.

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03 Firth Park (2023)

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Distance:  13.5 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 3   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

A pleasant circuit walk from the Firth Park campground SE of Trentham through bushland along 4WD and walking tracks.

The Walk in Detail

Starting at the camp ground lake, walk South and cross Firth Rd; then continue along the Firth Park Loop Track for about 1 km.  Veer left on the track, and continue for about 500 meters to cross Firth Rd.  Follow the track east then South for about 1 km, veering right at each track intersection; then follow Firth Rd South for about 200 meters and turning left onto Burnt Mill Rd.  Follow Burnt Mill Rd for 3.5 kms, (6.6 kms into the walk) then turn left onto a mountain bike track.  Follow this track north for 2.2 kms then turn left onto Campaspe Rd.  Follow the road WNW west for 2.1 kms, then turn left and walk SW along Mills Track for 1.4 kms.  Turn left (south) at the four-way intersection and follow that track for 1 km back to the campground – keeping right at each track intersection.

Getting There

From the Trentham Muster point, turn Right onto Falls Rd ant drive East through town for 2.1 kms and turn right into Pearsons Rd, then a further 4 kms and turn right into James Lane at the Pig and Whistle hotel.  Drive for 1.7 kms along James Ln and turn left into O’Connell’s Rd.  Continue along O’Connell’s Rd for 4.8 kms Note: O’Connell’s Rd becomes Firth Rd at the right-hand bend. At the campground sign turn left and follow the road for 400 meters to the Firth Park Campground.  Driving distance from Trentham Muster Point: 13 kms.

Walk Precautions

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02 Domino Trail (2023)

Distance:  10.5 Km   |  Duration:  Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 2   |  Rating:    |  Style:  Circuit   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

This walk includes historic buildings of Trentham and along the Domino Rail and return via Bligh’s Track. A mostly flat walk through varied vegetation.

The Walk in Detail

After a short walk around the township, visiting the main street, Memorial Clock and Catholic Church, walk to the heritage listed railway station to follow the railway to the well-marked trail. After crossing Falls Road, the vegetation changes and the dominant species of tree is the Manna Gum, one on the left is over 100 years old. The grassy path passes alongside a stand of radiata pine then opens into forest, crossing a swampy area on a boardwalk.

After approximately an hour’s walk the route returns to the old railway line where there is an information board about the area. Blue Creek is where alluvial gold was found from the mid 1850’s. When Domino Creek is reached, the halfway point, there is another information board mainly about the trees. Turn off the embankment with a quick turn left to follow markers until Domino Creek is crossed on a wooden bridge. Continue along an old logging track through open forest back to the rail trail and retrace our steps to Trentham.

Getting There

This walk starts and finishes at the Trentham Recreation Ground (Muster Point).

Walk Precautions

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