Werribee Gorge Rim is a 13.7km, grade 4 hike located in Werribee Gorge State Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 5.5 hours to complete.
Warning
Parts of this hiking trail traverse through private land. You will need to seek an alternate route or seek permission of the land owner to access their land.
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.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 399 m
Min elevation: 147 m
Total climbing: 782 m
Total descent: -784 m
Tips
- 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
Trail location
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Getting there
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.
Access conditions
- 2WD Access
- Gravel Road
- Winding Road
- Small Car Park
- Public Toilets
- Untreated Water
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Pit
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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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
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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.
3 Reviews on “Werribee Gorge: Rim Hike (13.7km)”
Tuba Doger isnt this where we went… But we didnt see this hike
Nostalgic !
Peggy Xie Emma Mclaren next hike?
Rhona Fay Wilson Erin Fletcher Rachel Kane
Sarah Grzentic
Sounds amazing!
The best way to see Werribee Gorge!
Jason Dalby more training required for this one
Esra Karatay it turns out we trekked 14kms, not 5 like Burcu tolds us ???
Kyls ¸
Elise Maiolo
Bec this could be one we do on a weekend✌?
Check out Melton Bushwalking Clubs photos from today’s hike a little different at the moment Darren
Anti clockwise is your friend on this one. Great hike.
Madeline Keating want to do this???
Kelly Pratt-Linnell ???
Aleksandar Mitrevski bro?
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Drew Burns