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Middle Creek Walk (6km)

Mount Buangor State Park

Victoria

6km

2 hrs

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the tranquil beauty of Mount Buangor State Park in Victoria with the Middle Creek Walk, a 6km return trail starting from Middle Creek Campground and ending at Ferntree Campground. Ideal for an easy, 2-hour bushwalk near Beaufort, this trail offers a peaceful journey through diverse forest types, home to significant Hedcarya trees, Yarra Gums, fern gullies, and grassy woodlands. Keep an eye out for local wildlife including parrots, wallabies, and kangaroos, and enjoy the natural soundtrack of the Australian bush.

Max elevation: 535m

Min elevation: 424m

Total Ascent: 153m

Hike overview



Track grade


Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

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Middle Creek Walk (6km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

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.

Planning 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


Getting to the trailhead: Mount Buangor State Park.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Amphitheatre, Ararat, Avoca, Ballarat, Beaufort, Buangor, Clunes, Elmhurst, Linton, Moonambel, Moyston, Raglan, Skipton, Snake Valley, Wickliffe, Willaura

About the region


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Middle Creek Walk (6km)


7 Reviews on “Middle Creek Walk (6km)”

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  • Andrew cowell avatar Andrew Cowell

    Have the trails reopened since last year’s fire?

    1. Trail hiking australia avatar Trail Hiking Australia

      Andrew Cowell yes I believe some areas of the park are still closed. Beeripmo walk is meant to be opening Feb 2025

      1. Andrew cowell avatar Andrew Cowell

        Trail Hiking Australia Thankyou 🙂

  • Rob gillespie avatar Rob Gillespie

    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!!

    1. Trail hiking australia avatar Trail Hiking Australia

      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.

      1. Rob gillespie avatar Rob Gillespie

        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.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Middle creek walk (6km) trail hiking australia

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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