Hike at a glance
Hike length
Average duration
Trail Difficulty
Hike Type
Technical details
Max elevation: 535m
Min elevation: 424m
Total Ascent: 153m
Check current conditions
Track conditions, access and closures can change quickly due to weather, fire, maintenance or safety concerns. Always check the relevant land manager’s website before you visit. Trail Hiking Australia does not provide real-time track and closure monitoring, and land managers remain the authoritative source for current alerts, closures and access restrictions.
Trail details
Hike summary
Track difficulty
Gentle tracks with some variation
These walks are still accessible for most people, but introduce mild hills, occasional steps, and slightly uneven surfaces. No prior bushwalking experience is required.
Tracks are usually well-defined and hardened, but you may need to manage small changes in elevation and footing. Distances can extend up to 10km, making these a good step up from Grade 1 for those building confidence.
Good to know: Small hills and longer distances can add up quickly if your fitness or pacing is off.
Planning essentials
Map and GPX file
Safety and preparation
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Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Interactive Safety Scenarios. Then refer to the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Let someone know
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take, and it only takes two minutes..
Planning something more serious? The comprehensive trip intentions form is designed for remote, overnight, and off-track trips where your emergency contact needs more detail. Register your advanced plans here →
Free checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
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Accommodation nearby
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Or browse accommodation in nearby towns: Amphitheatre, Ararat, Avoca, Ballarat, Beaufort, Buangor, Clunes, Elmhurst, Linton, Moonambel, Moyston, Raglan, Skipton, Snake Valley, Wickliffe, Willaura
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Weather on the trail
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Trail Reviews
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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.
7 Reviews on “Middle Creek Walk (6km)”
Have the trails reopened since last year’s fire?
Andrew Cowell yes I believe some areas of the park are still closed. Beeripmo walk is meant to be opening Feb 2025
Trail Hiking Australia Thankyou 🙂
Buangor and Cole are hidden gems in plain sight. There’s a good range of walks there, across a range of lengths, with great camps for the end of the day. Great spot to fall asleep sitting up under the stars too, the sky’s always clear!!
Rob Gillespie totally agree. Many know the region for the Beeripmo Walk but there are many other great tracks to explore. Falling asleep under the stars sounds pretty peaceful. Wish I was there now.
Trail Hiking Australia when the weather is good and Beeripmo’s going to be busy, there’s plenty of options for 1 & 2 day walks.