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.
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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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.
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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0 Reviews on “Mount Baw Baw Alpine Circuit (6.7km)”
Add this to the list Liam Williams, maybe for the Spring though
Claire- a circuit!!
Jenna Kate
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.
Beware the swamp lol. Thats all l will say. Had an awesome time naving through it.
Pudding basin?
Jarrod Shaw next one?
Looks good!
Erin Farley let’s do this one x
Blake Witherow
Cassie Pronkk
Done it
Grade 3. C’mon mate….
I know – that’s why I tagged you ?
Kat Ganchov
May Ling Yong
Never snow hiked. Does anyone know of any hiking groups hitting baw baw soon?
Oliver Bonaccorso
Quite out of the blue
Richard Oxley shall we
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.
The south end of the village trail is a bit overgrown, but still s great adventure.
Yes!!