The Mushroom Rocks hike is a popular walk along a short section of the Australian Alpine Walking Track in the Baw Baw National Park. Commencing at the Mount Erica car park the narrow trail winds its way gradually upwards to lead to a maze of giant granite tors. If you felt like camping overnight there are a handful of level campsites scattered amongst the tors.
Optional walk - Beech Gully Track (400m, 30 min return)
Starting at the Mount Erica carpark, the Beech Gully Nature Walk provides an excellent introduction to the plants and wildlife of the Mountain Ash forests and cool temperate rainforests of the southern slopes of the Baw Baws.
J.W. McMahon Ski Lodge
The Lodge was built for the Scout Association and is not for private use. It sleeps approximately 20 people and equipment and is equipped with the following:
- Cooking utensils such as pots, plates and cutlery (it is advised to bring extra for larger groups)
- An outside pit toilet
- Duel fuel lighting and candles
- Dish washing equipment
- Pot belly stove for heating (limited wood supplied)
- Visitors need to supply their own food and sleeping gear, as well as an extra pair of shoes or slippers to wear only in the hut.
- Large parking area and toilets at the Mount Erica car park
- Fuel fires only
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.
Total distance: 4273 m
Max elevation: 1242 m
Min elevation: 1107 m
Total climbing: 213 m
Total descent: -210 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Baw Baw National Park.
Baw Baw National Park is approximately 120km east of Melbourne and 50km north of the Latrobe Valley. The main access to the plateau is from the Mount Erica and St Gwinear car parks along sign posted roads off the Thomson Valley Road (C481), north of Erica.
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About the region
The Baw Baw National Park is a national park located on the boundaries between the Central Highlands and Gippsland regions of Victoria, Australia. The 13,530-hectare national park is situated approximately 120 kilometres east of Melbourne and 50 kilometres north of the Latrobe Valley.
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Closest towns to this walk: Drouin, Erica, Mount Baw Baw, Neerim South, Noojee, Rawson, Tanjil Bren, Tanjil South, Thorpdale, Tyers, Walhalla, Warragul, Willow Grove, Yarragon
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3 Reviews on “Mushroom Rocks Walk (4.25km)”
Got Mt Buffalo on my visit list for Dec.
Andy Grope lucky you. Enjoy. It’s been a few years since I was up there.
A great hike!
This is a great little hike. Exploring around mushroom rocks is a lot of fun. Nice spot for an overnight camp too.