Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the rugged beauty of the Langi Ghiran and Mount Gorrin hike, a challenging 15.2km circuit located near Ararat, Victoria, Australia. This Grade 4 trail offers an adventurous journey through granite peaks, sloping woodlands, and a hidden lagoon, with the reward of breathtaking views of ancient Red Gums and the distant Grampians. Remember, this hike involves off-trail sections and requires choosing your own path down to the valley from the summit. The perfect hike for experienced bushwalkers, Langi Ghiran, or 'home of the black cockatoo' in Djab Wurrung language, is a must-visit Australian trail.

Length:

15.2km

Duration:

5 hrs

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Style:

Circuit

Max elevation: 925m

Min elevation: 400m

Total Ascent: 632m

Start: Langhi Ghiran Visitor Area

End: Langhi Ghiran Visitor Area

Langi Ghiran State Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Ararat

From state capital: 191km

Latitude: -37.29023807

Longitude: 143.09199934928938

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Hike overview

The Langi Ghiran and Mount Gorrin hike commences at the visitors area. Walk via the reservoir where you will join the Easter Creek Track. Follow this track until the trail ends. From here you will commence hiking off-trail in order to gain the summit of Langi Ghiran. The next section of the hike is completely off-trail as you descend from the summit to hidden lagoon in thew valley below. You will need to pick the best path down to the valley. Once you locate hidden lagoon it should be easy to locate the nearby gravel track and follow this back to the start point at the visitors area.

Langi Ghiran is a mountain 14 kilometres east of Ararat in Victoria, Australia, and is home to the Djab Wurrung people who have lived on this land for tens of thousands of years. Rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping woodlands are the dominant features of this local landmark. A pleasant walk to the mountain summit presents a view of ancient Red Gums on the surrounding plains skirted by Mount Buangor in the east and the Grampians in the distant west. Lar-ne-jeering (Langi Ghiran) is Djab Wurrung language for 'home of the black cockatoo'.

Tips

The section between Langi Ghiran and hidden lagoon is mostly off trail. Off track walking is permitted in the park. Bring a GPS, but also a map and compass (never rely completely on a GPS).

Langi Ghiran is a beautiful state park that not many people know about. It is a 'hidden gem' that provides many beautiful and wild walks for those who are lucky enough to visit this amazing area.

Water

There is no water at Langi Ghiran, byo water

Getting there

From Melbourne follow the Western Freeway passing Ballarat to Beaufort. Continue along the Western Highway for another 30kms to the Langhi Ghiran State Park on the right. Kartuk Road turnoff is 12kms before reaching Ararat. Follow the unsealed road for 4kms to the Visitors Area

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Mount Langi Ghiran Hike (15.2km)

Total distance: 15233 m
Max elevation: 925 m
Min elevation: 400 m
Total climbing: 632 m
Total descent: -632 m

Getting there

Getting to the trailhead: Langi Ghiran State Park.

From Melbourne, take the National Highway M8 for 130km to the Western Highway/A8 in Windarmee. Follow the A8 for a further 56km to the Langi Ghiran Rest Area on the right hand side of the Western Hwy. Park your cars here.

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Closest towns to this walk: Ararat, Beaufort, Elmhurst, Lake Bolac, Moyston, Skipton, Willaura

Access conditions

2WD Access
Gravel Road
Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Picnic Table
Campfire Pit
Camping Area

About the region

Rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping woodlands are the dominant features of this park. A pleasant walk to the mountain summit presents a view of ancient red gums on the surrounding plains skirted by Mount Buangor in the east and the Grampians in the distant west. Lar-ne-gerin (Langi Ghiran) is from the Djab Wurrung language meaning 'home of the black cockatoo'.

Mount Gorrin is a mountain 14 kilometres east of Ararat in Victoria, Australia, and is home to the Djab Wurrung people who have lived on this land for tens of thousands of years. Rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping woodlands are the dominant features of this local landmark. A challenging off-trail hike to the mountain summit presents a view of ancient Red Gums on the surrounding plains skirted by Mount Buangor in the east and the Grampians in the distant west.

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Track grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Explore safe

Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.

Packing checklists

What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.

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Reviews

Mount Langi Ghiran Hike (15.2km)

4 Reviews on “Mount Langi Ghiran Hike (15.2km)”

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Rob Gillespie

Loved this one, good fun.

01/08/2024, 15:42

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  Rob Gillespie I agree. Often misses out because everyone heads to Mount Cole / Buangor but it’s a fun hike. Great indigenous rock art site nearby too
  
  01/08/2024, 16:42
  
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Russel Wells

Chris Wells Keith’nYvonne Muller Sylvia Hookey Melissa Hehir might be a good one girls.

01/08/2024, 15:09

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Helen Wyn

Was this affected by the bushfire last summer?

30/07/2024, 21:51

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  Helen Wyn I believe the fire didn’t spread that far west. Lucky there’s farmland in between.
  
  30/07/2024, 21:54
  
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Trail Hiking Australia

Fun hike this one. A little bit of everything.

30/07/2024, 21:50

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Heng Lim

Thanks for introducing me to the walk. Loved it. I followed the entire gpx trail October 2017. Our walking speed was a bit above average and we took 6 hours. Yesterday I did the walk again. This time almost halving the walk with a car shuffle between -37.315817,143.095245 and -37.283324,143.107245. My group was slow and took 5 hours for half the trail.

24/03/2022, 05:21

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Emily Burns

We went as a group of 8 on 17/9/18 and it was one of our favourite and most fun walks. What a beautiful, quiet, bird-filled and surprising park!

We are a pretty slow group and it took us 6 hours including stops for lunch, photos, general faffing.

It’s a fairly gentle incline on gravel path until the last 15 minutes to the summit which is ‘off track’ and over big beautiful granite boulders. There is a rock cairn beside the track which indicates when to turn right and make your own way to the top. The view is impressive.

Getting down the other side to Hidden Lagoon is difficult – and NOT recommended in wet weather!!! We did it in dry conditions, and it was cray.

I won’t offer any advice on finding ‘the way’ because we surely didn’t! Expect steep, slippery boulders, jerk thorny plants to break your fall(s), and the thickest bracken/fern gully to bust through. It was a lot of fun, and we survived with just a few scratches. We didn’t follow exactly the GPX file here so, look, there might have been an easier way?

The campsite at the starting point looks really lovely, flat, with fire pits, toilets and lots of birdlife. We saw a few suitable overnight camp spots near the top that are flat and sheltered.

We all LOVED this walk, can definitely recommend it for those who don’t mind some grazed hands and offtrack exploring.

24/03/2022, 05:21

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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.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

Last modified:

February 25, 2025

Hike at a Glance

Hike overview

Tips

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Walk map and GPX file

Mount Langi Ghiran Hike (15.2km)