Bukkertillible Cave Loop

Starting from the Middle Creek Campground, Raglan, this circuit walk takes you to the Bukkertillible Cave in Mount Buangor State Park via the Cave Hill Circuit, crossing Middle Creek along the way. The word bukkertillible actually means ‘cave’ in the local Aboriginal language. 100+ metres wide and 15 meters high, this eye-catching granite formation makes you think how it was formed long ago. If you’re somewhat into archeology, feel free to get closer and examine the cracks and lines on the big chunk of granite. You may run into echidnas and possums along with eastern grey kangaroos as you’re hiking through the eucalypt forest. Enjoy a good meal at the scenic Bailes Picnic Area as you listen to the burbling of Middle Creek. Unfortunately, your pets need to sit this one out. 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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.3329933,143.2467276)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Highway, M8 Turn on to Ferntree Gully Road then drive for 7.1 km Keep left onto Jimmy Smith Road, 2wd and drive for another 670 m Keep left onto Campground Track and drive for another 50 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the informative signpost near the shelter in Middle Creek Carpark, head towards the narrow walking track across the dirt road. Pass through the wooden bollard and cross the road to join the said walking track, moving directly away from the shelter. Stay on the track as you cross Jimmy Smith Road to continue along Bukkertible Cave Loop. This is the encouraged direction of travel(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 40 m back from the start). There is a shelter (about 35 m back from the start). After another 245 m (at the intersection of Jimmy Smith Road & Cave Hill Circuit) continue straight, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Cave Hill Circuit & Fern Tree Waterfall Road) continue straight, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 440 m turn left, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 710 m turn sharp left, to head along Cave Hill Circuit. After another 145 m pass the "Bukkertillible Cave" (15 m on your left).
	After another 2.5 km (at the intersection of Two Mile Circuit & Cave Hill Circuit) turn left, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Cave Hill Circuit & Two Mile Circuit) turn left, to head along Cave Hill Circuit. After another 370 m come to the "Bailes Picnic and Camping Area" (25 m on your right). After another 50 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right). After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Jimmy Smith Road & Cave Hill Circuit) continue straight, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Cave Hill Circuit & Campground Track) veer right, to head along Cave Hill Circuit (a vehicle track).
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Campground Track & Cave Hill Circuit) veer left, to head along Campground Track. After another 40 m come to the "Middle Creek Campground" (25 m on your right).
	After another 9 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bukkertillible Cave Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7.1 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4.9 km.

Shelter: There is one -13 m back from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-17 m	[toilet]
Shelter	-13 m	[shelter]
Camp site	4.9 km	Bailes Picnic and Camping Area
Toilet	4.9 km	[toilet]
Camp site	7.1 km	Middle Creek Campground

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ararat Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, most likely this morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h shifting southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures around 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  4°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending easterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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