Best trails in Cobboboonee National Park

Get ready for a change of scenery on this leg of the Great South West Walk. This bushwalk leads you out of the tall forests and into the beautiful Lower Glenelg National Park, the traditional Country of the Gunditjmara people. The track winds through sandy heathland before finishing at the lovely Glenelg River. Listen for the screech of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos and other native birds along the way. Your destination, Moleside Canoe Camp, is a great spot on the river with a toilet and shelter.

Immerse yourself in the tall eucalypt forests of Cobboboonee National Park on this section of the Great South West Walk. This longer day of walking takes you through a beautifully sheltered and remote part of the forest, with a good chance of spotting local wildlife. Keep an eye out for wallabies and emus, and listen for the calls of Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos and Crimson Rosellas. The camps at both ends have a shelter, toilet, and seasonal tank water.

Step into the a vast, peaceful bushland on this section of the Great South West Walk. The track takes you deep into the Cobboboonee National Park, a huge area of native forest where you can enjoy the quiet and solitude. This part of the walk is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to get away from it all and experience the tranquility of the Victorian bush.