Park your van and set out for one of the many top hikes in Victoria! More and more Australians, in fact over five million, are opting for a walk or hike as a way to spend their weekend and there’s good reasons why. Hiking means you are out in nature, you see more, learn about wildlife and habitats, clear your mental thoughts, exercise your body, improve your cardiovascular fitness, release stress, get a Vitamin D hit, creatively problem solve, and in most cases – it does not cost a cent apart from a decent pair of shoes!
With almost 5,000 hikes available in Victoria, there’s plenty to choose from. There are 102 wheelchair-friendly trails, over 1,000 family-friendly hikes and an abundant of dog-friendly options.
Have you ever wondered…
What is the Longest Walk in Victoria?
The Grampians Peaks Trail is a 160 kilometre long and it is a world-class 13-day hiking experience that starts at Mt Zero, through Halls Gap and finishes at Dunkeld. There’s also the Halls Gap to Pinnacle loop trail that is 3-4 hours in duration and 8.5kms.
What is the Highest Walk in Victoria?
Mt Bogong is the tallest mountain in Victoria at 1986 metres. From the mountain creek carpark, there are two options – the Staircase or Eskdale Spur. Both are approximately eight kilometres to the summit, but well worth the climb to be rewarded with a 360-degree vista.
What are the Best Dog-Friendly Walks in Victoria?
There are plenty of options for walking your dog in Victoria either on or off-leash. The You Yangs East-West Walk is a two hour walk that circumnavigates Flinders Peak with panoramic views. Dogs must be on-lead.
An easy trail with a dog is the one-hour Lake Elizabeth Walk. It is hidden away in the Otways and takes you around Lake Elizabeth near Forrest, where you might be lucky enough to spot a platypus.
Another tip is to join a Facebook group for dog-friendly walks or hikes, and remember as much as we love our furry friends not everyone is a dog lover.
Are There Overnight Walks in Victoria?
Sure are. Block out a few days if you are keen to embark on Australian Alps Walking Track, Great Ocean Road Walk or Great South West Walk or two days for the Mitchell River Walking Track or Great Walhalla Walking Trail.
What are Some of the Best Short Walks in Victoria?
Millionaire’s Walk is a short walk that commences in Sorrento through a well-hidden gate to a pathway that borders local property with breathtaking water views and leads you to Point Nepean National Park for further exploration through the Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean.
Sherbrooke Falls Trail is nearby in Olinda with mountain ash that spans 200 years old, and there’s 1000 Steps (see below).
FEW MORE RECOMMENDATIONS
WHERE: Werribee Gorge Circuit
DURATION: 2-3hrs
LENGTH: 10.2kms
NOTE: Wear durable shoes, no dogs allowed
WHERE: Mount Macedon Ranges
DURATION: 5-6hrs
LENGTH: 16.6kms
NOTE: Steep start, dog friendly walk
WHERE: Great Ocean Road Walk
DURATION: 6-8 days in total, but can do in sections
LENGTH: 97kms
NOTE: No dogs allowed
WHERE: Mornington Peninsula Coastal Walk
DURATION: 8hrs
LENGTH: 32kms
NOTE: One way
WHERE: Mount Oberon Wilsons Promontry
DURATION: 1.5hrs
LENGTH: 3.4kms
NOTE: Summit can be windy
WHERE: 1000 Steps Dandenong National Park
DURATION: 1hr
LENGTH: 1.8km
NOTE: Round trip
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