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Poverty Point Bridge is an 8.8km, grade 3 hike in Walhalla Historic Area, Victoria. This hike typically takes 3.5 hours to complete.

Length: 8.8km

Duration: 3.5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Thomson River Bridge

End: Thomson River Bridge

Location: Walhalla Historic Area

State: Victoria

Nearby town: Walhalla

From state capital: 180km

Latitude: -37.95862609

Longitude: 146.41993403434756

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Poverty Point Bridge Closure: After an engineers assessment, it was recommended that the the bridge be closed for public safety. The Bridge will remain closed until significant repairs the structure have been completed and the Bridge made safe again for public use.

Hike Overview

The Walhalla Tramway Bridge (also known as the 'Old Steel Bridge' or 'Poverty Point Bridge') allows visitors to enjoy the great walks from either Walhalla or Thomson River stations. Follow the Thomson River upstream on one side and return on the other. Look for remains of the old tramways and dry stone walling that once supported the timber tramway from Walhalla. This walk varies between dry forest with a shrubby understorey to small pockets of wet forest with tree ferns and small creeks. Along the way search for remains of the old tramways and dry stone walling that once supported the gold mining timber tramway from Walhalla.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Poverty Point Bridge Hike (8.8km)

Total distance: 8854 m
Max elevation: 353 m
Min elevation: 226 m
Total climbing: 254 m
Total descent: -248 m

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Getting there

Poverty Point Bridge Hike (8.8km)

Walhalla is 184km east of Melbourne. Access is via Princes Freeway (M1) to Moe, north through Erica (C466), turn east to Rawson then left to Walhalla (C461). The walk commences at the Thomson River Bridge, 4km from Walhalla.

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About the region

Walhalla, a rich gold producer for 50 years, is a remote and picturesque mountain township. It is hard to imagine a more difficult site for a town than the steep, narrow valley of Stringers Creek as it winds down through the dense forests of the Baws Baws. Yet in its heyday, between 1880 and 1895, more than 4000 people lived there. The town is the start of the 650 km Australian Alps Walking Track to the ACT. But most people come to discover the remnants of a community that defied a forbidding environment in its quest for gold. The best way to see the town is on foot.

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Explore Safe

While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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