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Lower Sailors Falls Loop is a 4km, grade 3 hike in Hepburn Regional Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.

Length: 4km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Telegraph Rd

End: Telegraph Rd

Location: Hepburn Regional Park

State: Victoria

Nearby town: Daylesford

From state capital: 108km

Latitude: -37.39191801

Longitude: 144.1089051961899

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Hike Overview

The Lower Sailors Falls Loop is a great hike for kids aged 6+ follow the Goldfields Track markers until you come to a sign for Sailors Falls Loop, I recommend following the loop in an anti clockwise direction as it means the return journey is less steep. It can get very slippery in wet weather.

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.

Tips

The Sailors Falls carpark has steps lending down to the falls. These have in fact been closed to the public due to being unstable. But the car park is a good pit stop as it has public toilets and some trail info.

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Lower Sailors Falls Loop Walk (4km)

Total distance: 4088 m
Max elevation: 677 m
Min elevation: 590 m
Total climbing: 149 m
Total descent: -150 m

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Getting there

Lower Sailors Falls Loop Walk (4km)

From Melbourne take the M8 towards Ballarat. Take the 2nd Ballan exit and follow the signs for Dalyesford. You will see signs for Sailors Falls carpark. You can either park here and walk about .5km up telegraph Rd to the entrance of Hepburn Regional Park or drive up telegraph Rd and park on the side of the road. Linked train and coach services are available from Melbourne to Daylesford via Woodend or Ballarat. For timetable details call V/Line Country Information.

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About the region

Hepburn Regional Park nestles around the famous mineral springs townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs. Rich with natural springs and relics from the gold mining era, the park abounds with opportunities for bushwalking, mountain bike and horse riding, picnicking and nature study. Mount Franklin is a small volcanic crater with basic camping set amid exotic trees.

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Lower Sailors Falls Loop Walk (4km)

3 Reviews on “Lower Sailors Falls Loop Walk (4km)”

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Tracey Quinn

no worries

24/03/2022, 05:17

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1. Hiking Australia
  
  Hi, do you know where I could find more hikes for 3 – 6 y.o. children? Around Sydney. I’m a pre-school teacher and would like to start a bush kindy one day 😉
  
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2. Darren Edwards
  
  I am slowly expanding my database of hikes into NSW so at this stage dont have any that I can recommend. If you do find any I would love it if you can share them with me for inclusion on my site.
  
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3. Darren Edwards
  
  Thank you Tracey Quinn for sharing this hike
  
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