Flinders Peak (3.0km), You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria

Flinders Peak is a 3km, grade 3 hike located in the You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: Turntable car park

End: Turntable car park

Location: You Yangs Regional Park

Closest town: Little River

Victoria

From state capital: 62km

Longitude: 144.426743

Latitude: -37.959122

Hike summary

Starting from the Turntable car park, this walk takes you to the highest point of the You Yangs. There are 450 steps and some sections with steep gradients. The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong. The You Yangs is a fantastic park for hiking and mountain biking. It has defined walking trails, horse trails and two mountain biking areas with over 50 kilometres of exciting trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. The park is also popular for rock climbing, its magnificent views, bird-life and for bush walks and picnics.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 3062 m
Max elevation: 328 m
Min elevation: 152 m
Total climbing: 203 m
Total descent: -203 m

Download file: Flinders Peak.gpx

Tips

Opening hours The park is open from 8.00am to 4.30pm year round. Extended hours apply during daylight savings on weekends and public holidays from 8.00am - 6.00pm.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Julian Wells

We used to run up and down it when we were kids….
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24/03/2022, 05:16

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Lorelle Baylee

Love, love, love the Youies!!! ¸

24/03/2022, 05:16

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