Best trails in Baw Baw National Park

Giant granite boulders and twisted snow gums make this hike in the Baw Baw National Park a true standout. This section of the Australian Alps Walking Track offers a journey through shifting alpine landscapes, starting with tall forests that eventually give way to sub-alpine heath and vibrant wildflowers. Before you set off, be aware that the unsealed access road to the car park is often rough and potholed. A vehicle with high clearance is strongly advised, otherwise you may need to park on...

This is a beautiful and peaceful out-and-back trail through the tall mountain ash and lush gullies of Baw Baw National Park, leading to the spectacular Mushroom Rocks. The walk follows the famous Australian Alps Walking Track and is a Moderate hike due to a steady uphill incline and rough track conditions. Be prepared for sections that can be quite muddy and often feature fallen trees and logs to climb over. The unique granite tors, known as Mushroom Rocks, are fascinating to explore at the...

Towering snow gums and open alpine meadows define this rewarding trek in the Baw Baw National Park. Starting from the Saint Gwinear car park, the track offers a steady ascent that changes character dramatically with the seasons. In the warmer months, the plateau comes alive with vibrant wildflowers and buzzing native bees, while winter transforms the landscape into a white wonderland perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The path is generally well-marked, though you should expect...

Twisted snow gum forests and ancient granite tors define this quintessential high-country journey across the Baw Baw Plateau. Starting from the mountain village, the route traverses the park’s sub-alpine rooftop, leading you toward the summits of Mount Baw Baw and Mount Saint Phillack. Along the way, you’ll encounter massive boulders and open plains that offer sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. The trail even includes sections of the iconic Australian Alps Walking Track,...

Spectacular alpine scenery and rugged high-country terrain define this out-and-back journey within the Baw Baw National Park. Following a section of the iconic Australian Alps Walking Track, the route leads you through ancient Snow Gum forests and across open plains to the summit of Mount Saint Phillack. At 1,567 metres, it is the highest peak in the Baw Baw Plateau, offering magnificent views across the park’s wilderness and the surrounding Gippsland mountains. The trail is well-defined but...

This is a fairly challenging track with the constant encroachment of vegetation and lake of visitation making for some tricky sections and the possibility to miss turn offs. That being said this is some spectacular Australian alpine vegetation and can really give you the sense of being out in the wilderness.

This is a spectacular walk through Poverty Gully along the Thompson River in Baw Baw National Park. The walk is straightforward and follows the western banks of the Thompson River all the way to Poverty Point Bridge and the junction with the Australian Alps Walking Track. There is plenty of lush greenery to enjoy on this walk making it a worthwhile option for shorter walks in the national park. When the bridge is open you can choose to cross and return on the other side of the river.

This is a great hike through the Baw Baw National Park in eastern Victoria, located not too far from Thomson Lake. The trail features some epic views across the Victorian Alps and the valleys of the Thomson and Aberfeldy Rivers. This out and back route begins and ends from the parking area at the end of St Gwinear Road, where parking is available. From here it's a steady climb up to summit Mount Saint Gwinear (1509m) and back again along the same route.

This overnight walk takes place in the southern section of the Baw Baw Plateau, which allows for accommodation options at Baw Baw Village (although camping spots along the Australian Alps Walking Track are also available). Following an initial climb to Mount Erica, the well-defined and well-signposted path undulates along the plateau, passing through some of Victoria's healthiest and most beautiful snow gums. Views are limited across most of the plateau. However, the view west from the...