Length: 14.5km
Duration: 6hrs
Grade: 3-4
Style: Circuit
Start: Langi Ghiran visitors area
End: Langi Ghiran visitors area

Location: Langi Ghiran State Park
Closest Town: Ararat
Distance from CBD: 197km
State: VIC
Latitude: -37.28947069
Longitude: 143.0939085

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Langi Ghiran and Mount Gorrin is a 14.5km, grade 3-4 circuit hike, located in Langi Ghiran State Park, Victoria. The hike should take approximately 6hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

This 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. You will need to pick the best path through the valley in order to gain the summit of Mount Gorrin. From Mount Gorrin then continue off-trail 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'.

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.

Getting there

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.

Tips

The section between Langi Ghiran and Mount Gorrin 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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One thought on “Langi Ghiran and Mt Gorrin (14.5km)”

Marble Mountain Ranch says:

20/07/2016 at 10:15

Mt. Gorrin is the best place where you can climb and have a great adventure with your friends. It will definitely give you an awesome vacation while you’re at Lang Ghiran and going to their beautiful places.

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