Werribee Gorge Circuit (9.3km)

Length: 9.3km
Duration: 3.5hrs
Grade: 3
Style: Circuit
Start: Meikles Point Picnic area
End: Meikles Point Picnic area
Closest Town: Bacchus Marsh
Location: Werribee Gorge State Park
Distance from state capital: 69km
State: VIC
Latitude: -37.6692193
Longitude: 144.35620378

Summary

This Werribee Gorge Circuit hike explores the length of the Werribee Gorge. Starting at Meikles Point Picnic area follow the Werribee River to the north west. The first part of the walk follows a disused water channel built between 1926 and 1929 to supply irrigation to the local area.

The trail is quite awkward from this point until Needles Beach as it hugs the base of a few small cliffs. Needles beach is a good place for a rest stop. Follow the trail along the eastern side of the river as far as Blackwood pool. The trail then leaves the river to ascend a rocky ridge to western viewpoint. A great spot to take in the twisting river below.

Continue to walk east from Western viewpoint past picture point, which overlooks Needles Beach, and on to Eastern Viewpoint where you can take in a view of the Island. From Eastern Viewpoint you now have the option of following the short circuit trail back to Meikles Point or continuing east past the Hanson Farm ruins back to the quarry car park.

The trail from the carpark now follows Myers road for a few hundred metres. Leave the road and follow the trail across a few shallow gullies before descending Pattersons spur via a vehicle management track and back to Meikles Point.

Tips

Trail can be taken in any direction.
The river is prone to flooding so avoid after heavy rains.
Walking poles will be beneficial.
Alternate short circuit walk.
Additional return walk to The Island via Centenary track.

Total distance: 9298 m
Max elevation: 348 m
Min elevation: 149 m
Total climbing: 580 m
Total descent: -407 m

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