Mount Baw Baw Alpine Circuit is a 6.7km, grade 3 hike located in the Baw Baw National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 2.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 6.7km

Duration: 2.5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Village Restaurant

End: Village Restaurant

Location: Baw Baw National Park

Closest town: Baw Baw Village

Victoria

From state capital: 175km

Longitude: 146.26458048820498

Latitude: -37.84073722280109

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Hike overview

Commencing in the heart of Baw Baw's Alpine Village the Mount Baw Baw Alpine Circuit traverses some of the most scenic alpine terrain as you hike among the snow gums and enjoy magnificent valley views which stretch out endlessly over Gippsland. The circuit follows established trails such as the Summit trail, McMillans Trail, Village Trail, Muellers Track as it makes its way to the summit of Mount Baw Baw then through the northern reaches of the alpine resort before returning to the village.

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Total distance: 6674 m
Max elevation: 1583 m
Min elevation: 1476 m
Total climbing: 275 m
Total descent: -265 m

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It is recommended to hike this circuit during non-winter months only as some of the trails traverse ski runs.

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Getting there

The turn off from the Princes Hwy (M1) is at the Drouin / Mount Baw Baw exit. Continue along via Noojee along the Main Neerim Rd (C426), Follow this road through Noojee where it will then follow into the Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road (C426). Travel through Icy Creek and Tanjil Bren before reaching the resort gates then continue to Car Park No 1. Last major fuel stops is at Longwarry (before you exit the Hwy). Walk to the Village Restaurant.

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About the region

The Baw Baw National Park is a national park located on the boundaries between the Central Highlands and Gippsland regions of Victoria, Australia. The 13,530-hectare national park is situated approximately 120 kilometres east of Melbourne and 50 kilometres north of the Latrobe Valley.

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Hayden Lamb

Richard Oxley shall we

24/03/2022, 05:16

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1. James Harris
  
  You’re not supposed to walk on the groomed ski trails in the snow season and most of these tracks are cross country ski trails.
  
  02/09/2018, 21:13
  
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2. James Harris
  
  The south end of the village trail is a bit overgrown, but still s great adventure.
  
  02/09/2018, 21:18
  
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3. Claire Greve
  
  Yes!!
  
  02/11/2018, 16:24
  
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Kaye Sebire

Add this to the list Liam Williams, maybe for the Spring though

24/03/2022, 05:16

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1. Stephanie Lee
  
  Claire- a circuit!!
  
  02/09/2018, 20:00
  
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2. Dave Smith
  
  Jenna Kate
  
  02/09/2018, 20:34
  
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3. Amon Bradshaw
  
  Do you guys know anything about road/trail closures up there in Winter?
  
  I heard from someone that a ‘few tracks’ at closed.. not sure if that means Walkers or for vehicle access.
  
  02/09/2018, 20:39
  
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4. Mark R Reardon
  
  Beware the swamp lol. Thats all l will say. Had an awesome time naving through it.
  
  02/09/2018, 20:46
  
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5. James Harris
  
  Pudding basin?
  
  02/09/2018, 21:13
  
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6. Katie Leigh Bieshaar
  
  Jarrod Shaw next one?
  
  02/09/2018, 21:37
  
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7. Jarrod Shaw
  
  Looks good!
  
  02/09/2018, 21:39
  
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8. Nikki Fay Baxter
  
  Erin Farley let’s do this one x
  
  02/12/2018, 10:18
  
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9. Jesse Gaarenstroom
  
  Blake Witherow
  
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10. Dale Pronk
  
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11. Oliver Bonaccorso
  
  Done it
  
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12. Blake Witherow
  
  Grade 3. C’mon mate….
  
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13. Bree Bonaccorso
  
  I know – that’s why I tagged you ?
  
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14. Caleb Hicks
  
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16. Leanne Salguod
  
  Never snow hiked. Does anyone know of any hiking groups hitting baw baw soon?
  
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17. Bree Bonaccorso
  
  Oliver Bonaccorso
  
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18. Hike is Life Gear
  
  Quite out of the blue
  
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