Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the rugged beauty of Werribee Gorge State Park on the 13.7km Werribee Gorge Rim Circuit. Starting and ending at Meikles Point, this Grade 4 hike presents a challenging but rewarding adventure, offering sweeping views across the park and two exciting river crossings. Just a short drive from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, this bushwalk is perfect for those seeking a bit of thrill off the beaten trail near Melbourne.

Length:

13.7km

Duration:

5.5 hrs

Grade:

Style:

Circuit

Max elevation: 399m

Min elevation: 147m

Total Ascent: 782m

Start: Meikles Point

End: Meikles Point

Werribee Gorge State Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Bacchus Marsh

From state capital: 69km

Latitude: -37.67319338

Longitude: 144.36405301094058

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Essential information

Sections of this hike between Falcon’s Lookout and the Werribee River, and between Western Bluff and the Werribee River, are closed. These sections traverse private land and are not open to public access. Parks Victoria advises that walkers must remain on public land and designated tracks within Werribee Gorge State Park. Accessing closed sections may constitute trespass. This route description is retained for historical reference and to help ensure accurate safety information remains available, as versions of this walk may still appear elsewhere without noting current access restrictions.

Hike overview

The Werribee Gorge Rim is a demanding hike that showcases many of the parks natural features, most scenic viewpoints and often unexplored regions of the park. Part of this hike follows existing trails with sections being completely off-trail for that added sense of adventure. This is one of the most scenic gorge walks close to Melbourne. It is certainly one of Melbourne's greatest 'treasures'. Be prepared for some steep rugged sections, amazing views and two river crossings.

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.

Practical information

Trail can be taken in any direction.
The river is prone to flooding so avoid after heavy rains.
Walking poles will be beneficial.
Be mindful of snakes and hit weather during the summer months

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Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

Total distance: 13741 m
Max elevation: 399 m
Min elevation: 147 m
Total climbing: 782 m
Total descent: -784 m

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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.

Leave a trip plan

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.

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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: Werribee Gorge State Park.

Follow the Western Highway past Bacchus Marsh to the Pentland Hills exit (5km beyond Bacchus Marsh). At the end of the exit ramp turn right to pass under the freeway. Turn left onto Pentland Hills Road. After passing under the freeway again turn left onto Myers Road and follow it down to the Werribee Gorge State Park.

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Access conditions

2WD Access
Gravel Road
Winding Road
Small Car Park
Public Toilets
Untreated Water
Picnic Table
Campfire Pit

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

Nearby towns: Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Blackwood, Geelong, Gellibrand Hill, Gisborne, Gordon, Greendale, Hoppers Crossing, Little River, Melton, Myrniong, Point Cook, Toolern Vale, Werribee

About the region

Werribee Gorge State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape that includes the traditional Country of the Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Peoples. Werribee Gorge is a wild, rugged natural beauty shaped by 500 million years of geological history. A range of challenging walks amid the steep, river-washed gorge and surrounding rocky ridges offer spectacular views and access to a rock-climbing site within the park. Self-sufficient visitors can picnic and hike to explore this unique park and its distinctive settings.

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Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

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Zehra Emine Ergene

Tuba Doger isnt this where we went… But we didnt see this hike

24/03/2022, 05:20

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Jehangir Khan

Nostalgic !

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  1. Dougal Sanderson
    
    The best way to see Werribee Gorge!
    
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Dani Da

Jason Dalby more training required for this one

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Luke Hulands

Esra Karatay it turns out we trekked 14kms, not 5 like Burcu tolds us ???

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Lorelle Baylee

Kyls ¸

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Madeline Keating

Bec this could be one we do on a weekendâœŒ?

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Brett Chesney

Check out Melton Bushwalking Clubs photos from today’s hike a little different at the moment Darren

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Sharon Picking

Anti clockwise is your friend on this one. Great hike.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Werribee gorge: rim hike (13. 7km) 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.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

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January 27, 2026

Hike at a Glance

Essential information

Hike overview

Track grade

Practical information

Walk map and GPX file
Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

Explore safely

Leave a trip plan

Planning checklists

Getting there

Access conditions

Accommodation nearby

About the region

Similar walks nearby

Werribee Gorge: Scenic Rim Hike (12.4km)

Centenary Walk & the Island Hike (12.5km)

Werribee Gorge: Falcons Rim Hike (13.7km)

Western Bluff & Falcons Lookout Hike (6.1km)

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Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)

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