Beechworth to Lake Kerferd is a 6.5km, grade 2 one way hike located in Myrtleford Plantation, Victoria. The hike should take around 2 hours to complete or can be completed as a return hike in around 4 hrs.
Warning
There are a number of old mine shafts in the area. Those on or beside the track are covered and safe. However do not wander off the well signposted path as there are many more deep shafts in the area.
Hike overview
You can start this walk in the main street of Beechworth. Just 200m down Camp Rd from the main intersection in town is the Chinese Gardens.
Proceed down through the gardens following the small stream up to Lake Sambell. Follow the path to the left along the shore towards the Caravan Park. At the entrance to the caravan park you'll see a small swing bridge to the left, cross this and then turn right, following the creek path. There are several bridges across the creek as you follow its path. After a while the track climbs slightly and you'll pass numerous old mine shafts close by the path.
One bridge crosses to the edge of Beechworth Holiday Park. Look for another bridge close by on your left and keep going. Soon you'll come to a small mine entrance, Heaven's Mine. If you look over the fence on the other side you'll see Hell Mine (below of course €¦).
Further on the track meets a road. Turn to the left, following the Lake Kerferd sign. After a while this merges with a fire track with pasture on one side. This is the Pipeline Track, and following the signs to the left it will take you right up to the Lake.
There is good vehicle access to the lake, and if you did a car drop you have a ride back to Beechworth. Otherwise retrace your steps and enjoy a meal back at Beechworth.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 665 m
Min elevation: 545 m
Total climbing: 160 m
Total descent: -41 m
Tips
The hike starts in Beechworth and there is plenty of good eating places to pick up something to eat. There are no shops once you begin the hike.
The track has plenty of shade, so well suited to winter or summer hiking. After heavy rain it may be a little muddy, but still passable.
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Getting there
Beechworth is a 3 hour drive from Melbourne via the M31 Hume Freeway. Take the Great Alpine Road B500 to Tarrawingee and the C315 to Beechworth. Sydney is a 6 hour drive to Beechworth via the M31 Hume Freeway to Wodonga, then follow the signs to Beechworth on the C315.
Rail services run daily from Melbourne and Sydney to Wangaratta and Albury. View VLine and NSW TrainLink XPT for timetable information.
Wangaratta Coachlines operate a service Monday to Friday to Beechworth. View timetables at www.wangarattacoachlines.com.au
VLine also operates regular coach service from Melborne, Wangaratta and Bright. View timetables at www.vline.com.au.
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About the region
Beechworth is a beautiful historic town with an old gold mining heritage. Indulge and discover fabulous food, and hand-crafted wine and beer in Australia's finest historic gold-mining town. Wander, relax and re-connect amongst elms and oaks, heritage architecture and boutique shopping.
Beechworth is the ideal escape for those needing to recharge their batteries and reconnect with the body, mind and soul. Discover for yourself the sights and sounds of the beautiful surrounds of Beechworth.
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