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

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Map of bushwalks in Bornes Hill

List of bushwalks in Bornes Hill

Found 4 walks

Mount Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug) Walk

5.7 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Mount Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug) Walk

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

This walk starts just off Grampians Road, Bornes Hill, leading to the summit of Mount Abrupt via the Mt Abrupt Walking Track. The steep track winds its way up the mountain, through heathy woodland and over rock slabs to the summit. Once there, you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Serra Range to the north and over Dunkeld in the south. The abundant Grampians wildlife and birdlife attracts a number of nature lovers to this area. Keep an eye out for wildflowers, kangaroos, wedge-tailed eagles, nankeen kestrels and peregrine falcons. It starts off moderately and gets increasingly challenging, with the track becoming very rocky close to the summit. The steep climbs on this walk provide a good workout, and it is best enjoyed by moderately fit hikers. Look closely for the marked signs, as the track can become slightly confusing in parts. Keep in mind that the bare rock surfaces can get 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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Signal Peak (from Mt Abrupt car park)

7.3 km return

3 h to 4 h

Signal Peak (from Mt Abrupt car park)

Starting from Mount Abrupt Car Park, Bornes Hill, this walk takes you to Signal Peak in Grampians National Park. You can traverse the forest setting in the first half of the walk and can enjoy the great open vistas of the Southern Grampians and Dunkeld at the second part. It starts off steadily and becomes steeper towards the end of the trail. The area is also prone to stay moist after heavy rainfall. 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 S5: Jimmy Creek to Griffin

23.6 km oneway

8 h, 2 days to 3 days

GPT S5: Jimmy Creek to Griffin

8 h, 2 days to 3 days

Starting from the Jimmy Creek Campground, Mafeking, this trail takes you to Griffin Picnic Area, visiting Wannon Crossing Campground and passing through the open grasslands along the way. This is the fifth of the sixth segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. You can traverse the open grassland areas along with river flats that welcome you towards the end of the trail, after you walk through the towering forest. There are some steep parts as you get deeper into the forest, but the scenery at the end is worth it for many. 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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