The Estate Spur Circuit hike begins from Lakeside Camping Ground. At the east side of the Camping Ground, look for a hiking trail starting from the main road (there is a sign to Point Mead). Continue beyond Point Mead until you reach a trail junction with a sign pointing left to Point Mibus/Bedrock Creek and right for Estate Spur. The reasonably steep trail heading up the hill is undefined in parts so if you think you've lost it, just keep going up hill and you should meet Estate Spur Track. If you've taken the right path you should end up at an 'Estate Spur Track' sign.
Follow Estate Spur Track south-west, enjoying the incredible 360 degree views from the highest points along the way, until you reach a sign pointing right to Coller Bay. Head right and descend to the main road (leading to Lakeside Camping Ground), then cross the road and head down the track to the left of the information booth. You'll quickly reach a track on the right, which heads back towards the camping ground. Take this for a nice gentle stroll back to Lakeside. There are a few road-crossings and unclear parts but you're in between the road and lake so as long as you keep heading in the general direction, you'll find the way.
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Total distance: 8128 m
Max elevation: 471 m
Min elevation: 273 m
Total climbing: 473 m
Total descent: -473 m
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Lake Eildon National Park.
From Alexandra (approx. 130 km north-east of Melbourne), head towards Eildon along the Goulburn Valley Highway for about 2 km. Turn left onto U.T. Road and follow it for 11 km. Turn left (at the roundabout) onto Entrance Road and then take the next right (at the shop). Follow this road all the way to Lakeside Camping Ground at the end.
Closest towns to this walk: Alexandra, Bonnie Doon, Eildon, Jamieson, Mansfield, Yea
Access conditions
- 2WD Access
- Bitumen Road
- Winding Road
- Small Car Park
- Public Toilets
- Picnic Table
- BBQ Facilities
- Campfire Pit
- Camping Area
About the region
Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic and offers the opportunity to experience an array of wildlife, natural and historic features and a wide range of recreational activities. Lake Eildon National Park offers a variety of settings to explore; from open bush in the north, to dense vegetation in the south and east. Enjoy bushwalking, cycling, boating and fishing or try the more adventurous pursuit of waterskiing. Relax in a scenic environment and experience native wildlife.
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Track grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Explore safe
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Packing checklists
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3 Reviews on “Estate Spur Circuit Hike (8km)”
There is a discrepancy between the Hike Summary and the GPX path. The summary says “Follow Estate Spur Track south-west, enjoying the incredible 360 degree views from the highest points along the way, until you reach a sign pointing right to Coller Bay. Head right and descend to the main road…”. To stay on the trail you should head LEFT, not right. The path to Coller Bay also gets you to the road (just at the info booth), but cuts off the westernmost section of the trail.
By the way, large sections of this trail are much steeper than I would normally expect on a Grade 3 hike, and be prepared for the temperature being several degrees cooler up on the spur.
We left the car at the lakeside camping ground and did it in reverse. The lake side walk was quite easy to follow, but the descent on estate spur walk was really steep. There was an arrow just before the descent on estate spur track, but it was pulled out and we couldn’t find the way given in the GPX file. We searched around a lot but every direction was dangerously steep.
Logan Humphrey