Bass Coast Walk and Rail Trail (21.8km)

Length: 21.8km
Duration: 6hrs
Grade: 2
Style: One Way
Start: Wonthaggi
End: Sam Remo
Closest Town: Wonthaggi
Location: Bass Coast
Distance from state capital: 137km
State: VIC
Latitude: -38.5359516094
Longitude: 145.4069749796

Trail Access

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Bitumen Road

Gravel Road

Easy Access

Steep Road

Winding Road

Vehicle Ford

Speed Bumps

2WD Vehicle

4WD Vehicle

Entry Fee

Ample Parking

Accessible Parking

Wheelchair Toilet

Toilet Facilities

Camping Available

Drinking Water

Picnic Shelter

Picnic Table

BBQ Facilities

Fire Pit

Trail Features

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Concrete Path

Timber Boardwalk

Gravel Path

Sandy Trail

Rough Trail

No Defined Trail

Manual Wheelchair

Motorised Wheelchair

Prams and Strollers

Bike Friendly

Overnight Campsites

River Crossings

Rock Scrambling

Bush Bashing

Exposed Ledges

Trail Markers

Drinking Water

Fishing Spots

Swimming Spots

Dog Friendly

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ORGANISE THIS HIKE

Bass Coast Walk and Rail Trail is a 21.8km, grade 2 One Way hike located in Bass Coast Victoria. The hike should take approximately 6hrs to complete.

Summary

The popular Bass Coast Walk and Rail Trail is a cliff top hike that stretches from the outskirts of San Remo at Punchbowl Road, to the Bass Highway (just opposite the hall at Peppermint Road) in Kilcunda. The final 12km is along the Bass Coast rail trail from Kilcunda to Wonthaggi. The Trail ends in Graham Street Wonthaggi where you will collect your cars and return to the start point.

Rugged Cliffs, crashing surf, remote beaches, rural pastures and a rich coal mining history all form part of this hike.

The hike offers spectacular views of the coastline and follows the route of the explorer George Bass’ epic voyage of discovery along the southern edge of the Anderson Peninsula, over 200 years ago.

Access

Wonthaggi railway station site, Bent Street (or carparking at the shopping centre on the western side of the Bass Highway)
Kilcunda township – on Bass Highway
Anderson – V-Line carpark opposite roundabout to Phillip Island on Bass Highway
Woolamai Recreation Reserve on Trew Road.