List of Bushwalks in Bellfield

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Starting from Silverband Falls Car Park, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Silverband Falls and back. This walk is a hidden gem for the families and elderly, as it is easy to traverse and relatively short. Additionally, it is one of the few still active falls during the summer months. You can observe the wildlife as you travel through the scenic forest, especially birds along with lovely flowers. The end of the walk rewards you with a majestic view of Silverband Falls, which flows into an underground source and looks mysterious. 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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Silverband Falls Walk

1.6 km return

30 min to 45 min

Silverband Falls Walk

Waterfall

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Starting from Wonderland Car Park, Halls Gap, this return walk takes you to Turret Falls and back. The area, Wonderland Range, is host to 430 years old sandstones thurst up and shaped by heat and movement through the years. It is a relatively short walk with occasional steps and a formed dirt track. There are also wildflowers in abundance for the enthusiasts that want to observe them. If you're going to get the best experience out of this walk, a visit during the wet season can be helpful as the flow increases. 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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Turret Falls Walk

2.3 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Waterfall

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Starting from Sundial Car Park, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Sundial Peak Lookout and back. As you traverse through the southern side of the Wonderland range, you can enjoy the heath forest before you reach the peak. The area offers you marvellous views during springtime with a brilliant display of wildflowers and picturesque views. There are also certain vantage points where you can enjoy the valley beneath you. The area is suitable for picnicking, and for the enthusiast, birdwatching is also possible. The walk is relatively easy, only with a steep section towards the middle. 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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Sundial Peak Lookout

3.9 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h

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Starting from Sundial Car Park, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Sundial Peak Lookout and back. As you traverse through the southern side of the Wonderland Range, you can enjoy the views of Mount Rosea and Lake Bellfield, scattered along the heath forest. The lookout offers you marvellous views of the valley from certain vantage points. The area is suitable for picnicking, and there are only a few steep sections towards the middle of the walk. 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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Sundial to The Pinnacle

4 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Sundial to The Pinnacle

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The Pinnacle Circuit Walk

The Pinnacle Circuit Walk

5.4 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

From Wonderland Car park in Halls Gap, this circuit walk heads south along Grand Canyon track. As you slowly ascend toward the Pinnacle you'll pass the Cool Chamber Cave. The track is pretty steep and rocky but once you get to the lookout and catch your breath you'll be rewarded with stunning views over the area. The rock formations along the track are also amazing so don't forget your camera. 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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Starting from Stony Creek Campground, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Tower Hill and back, visiting Calectasia Falls. It is a lightly trafficked walk with diverse fauna and ancient rock formations. You can visit Calectasia Falls and even have a dip if you have spare time. The area is not visited often, so the track might not be clear in certain sections. The bush setting can be longer as well, so you might want to wear hiking pants or sweatpants that cover your legs. 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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Tower Hill

6.3 km return

2 h to 3 h

Swim

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Bellfield Lake via Tunnel Walk

Bellfield Lake via Tunnel Walk

6.5 km return

2 h 45 min to 3 h 45 min

6.5 km

Return

Starting from Tunnel Road Car Park, Victoria, this return walk takes you to the eastern side of Bellfield Lake and back via Tunnel Track and Bolonia Trail. This is an excellent walk if you feel like you need a little isolation and serenity. If you feel like it, there are also places for a picnic, and swimming is also possible once you reach Bellfield Lake. Additionally, some historical information about the area can be found at the start. There are certain steep sections at the beginning and towards the middle of the walk, so having a moderate amount of fitness can be helpful. Unfortunately, the facilities are limited at Tunnel Road Car Park. 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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2 h 45 min to 3 h 45 min

Turret Falls to The Pinnacle Loop

Turret Falls to The Pinnacle Loop

6.5 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

6.5 km

Circuit

Starting at the Wonderland Carpark on Wonderland Road, Halls Gap, this circuit walk takes you first to Turret Falls, and then up to The Pinnacle. This scenic walk takes you across rugged sandstone slopes to the beautiful and unique Turret Falls. Keep an eye out for native wildlife along the way, including koalas, kangaroos and echidnas. There are plenty of rocky ledges to sit on and take in the views of the falls, and with a bit of careful scrambling, you can make your way right to the base. The iconic Pinnacle lookout is one of the highlights of the entire Grampians region. Hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Halls Gap and the many surrounding mountain peaks. Past the lookout, make your way through a tall, narrow gorge on the awe-inspiring Silent Street, past the beautiful seasonal Bridal Veil Falls. This walk ends returning through the imposing rock formations of the Grand Canyon. Toilet facilities and picnic tables are available at the Wonderland Carpark, where the walk begins. Keep in mind that the rocky surfaces of this walk can get very slippery after rain. 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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2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Waterfall

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Starting from Halls Gap Picnic Reserve, just west of Grampians Road in Halls Gap, this circuit walk heads west into the Grampians National Park. This well maintained and popular trail will take you along Grand Canyon and Silent Stairs before reaching the Pinnacles Lookout. Take the side trip to Splitters Falls and stop at the Cool Chamber before reaching the 60 metre Bridal Veil Falls. This walk has it all, from beautiful waterfalls where you can dip your toes into cool water, to unique narrow paths between giant rock formations, and breathtaking views to top it all. 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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Wonderland Loop Walk

8.1 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

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Mount Rosea Walking Track

Mount Rosea Walking Track

8.9 km return

3 h 30 min to 5 h

From Rosea car park just off Silverband Road, this return walk heads along Stony Creek Road before turning left onto Mount Rosea Track to reach the top of the mountain. The walk starts off easy to then head steeply uphill over scrambles and some boulders, but is worth the breathtaking views from 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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Mount Rosea and Burma Track Loop

Mount Rosea and Burma Track Loop

11.3 km circuit

4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

11.3 km

Circuit

This walk starts near the Rosea Car park on Stony Creek Road, Bellfield, Grampian National Park, looping within the Park via the Mount Rosea and Burma tracks. Embark on this hike through the Grampians, among giant sandstone boulders flanked with native shrubbery, ferns and wildflowers, with great views from multiple vantage points along the trail. The hike to the top of Mount Rosea is a long way up, but it is well worth it, with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Grampians area from the summit. The trail starts off with a gentle forest and builds up to rock hopping and boulder navigation. Keep an eye out for the yellow arrows placed on the ground or the rocks for navigation. This trail is moderately challenging, with some rock scrambling and steep sections. 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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4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

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Mount Rosea from Borough Huts

Mount Rosea from Borough Huts

16.3 km return

6 h to 9 h

Starting from Borough Huts Campground, Grampians, this walk takes you to Mount Rosea Peak via Grampians Peaks Track. You can enjoy the great views scattered along the walk, through the tall eucalyptuses. Mount Rosea Peak also offers you open views of Grampians, and there are incredible rock formations for close observation. The area is serene with a small number of visitors, making it suitable for a relaxing experience. There is a lot of shade through the walk, and you can follow the yellow arrows as you traverse. Mountain biking is also possible through the trail, except for the last 1.5 kilometres. Keep in mind that there are certain hilly sections that can be steeper, and the rock formations can be challenging to navigate. 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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Bellfield Lakeview Circuit

Bellfield Lakeview Circuit

17.2 km circuit

4 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

17.2 km

Circuit

Starting from the Brambuk National Park and the Cultural Centre, Halls Gap, this walk takes you on a circuit around Lake Bellfield. It is a little gem, serene, with open lake views, surrounding mountains and reflective water. There are also picnic and playing areas along with other amenities for visitors. It is possible to have a dip at certain sections for anyone interested. It can be a little hilly at the beginning of the trail, but the other half around the lake is pretty flat. There is also not plenty of shade, so you might want to bring sunscreen with you. 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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4 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

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GPT S3: Bugiga (Halls Gap to Borough)

GPT S3: Bugiga (Halls Gap to Borough)

22.7 km oneway

9 h to 2 days

Starting from Halls Gap Campground, Halls Gap, this walk takes you to Borough Huts Campground via Mount Rosea Track, visiting Gate of the East Wind, Pinnacle Lookout, Silent Street, and Bridal Veil Falls along the way. This is the third of six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. You'll find the Venus Baths, naturally formed rock pools, and enormous sandstone gorges as you continue along the path. The Silent Street and its gigantic rock formations will welcome you just before you reach the Pinnacle Lookout, where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding area and rock formations. Towards the end of the journey, you'll arrive at the Chautauqua Lookout where you'll get to view the outcrops of rocky mountains and the scenery Lake Wartook offers. 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 S4: Borough to Jimmy Creek

GPT S4: Borough to Jimmy Creek

30.8 km oneway

12 h, 2 days to 3 days

30.8 km

Oneway

Starting from Borough Huts Campground, Bellfield, this trail takes you to Jimmy Creek Campground, visiting Seven Dials, Redman Bluff, Boundary Gap and Durd Durd along the way. This is the fourth of six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. As you walk along the outskirts of Mount William, you can enjoy Seven Dials, which occurred as a result of millions of years of erosion. The panoramic views of plains from Redman Bluff are delightful as well. The ending of this trail is incredibly tranquil and rewarding, allowing you to enjoy beautiful sunsets from the western side of the range. 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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12 h, 2 days to 3 days

Run

6 h to 9 h

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