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What to do and see in Dunkeld, Victoria: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Dunkeld, Australia including Mount Abrupt, Mt Thackeray, Mt Sturgeon, Bryan Swamp Wildlife Reserve, The Picaninny (Bainggug), Chimney Pots, Dunkeld Memorial Park, Dunkeld Arboretum.
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1. Mount Abrupt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By PhilMalone - Footscray, Australia
This is a challenging walk of around 6.5 kms return. Most of the walk to the summit is up steep sections and several steps (we counted 950 stairs in all). We completed the walk up in 1 hour and it was quite cold up the top (even though it was only early March). Once at the top you can take in unparalled views around the countryside of all the surrounding mountains and plains. Piccaninny pails into insignificance from the top of Mount Abrupt. This is well worth the effort and (having done all the Grampians walks) I would rate this one as one of the best. Do it!
2. Mt Thackeray
3. Mt Sturgeon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By PhilMalone - Footscray, Australia
We climbed as a couple in February. It was freezing - needed a few layers on to start but gradually shedded them as we walked. It offers majestic views of the surrounding ranges and plains. The official guide books say 7kms return. But it is actually 5kms return IF you park at the 2nd carpark (i.e. the carpark for Piccaninny 900 metres past the official Mt Sturgeon carpark). Once at the Piccaninny Carpark on Rte C217 you will see a sign to Mt Sturgeon walk. We did the walk up Sturgeon in 45 minutes. The track is often slippery - I used hiking sticks which saved me from a few potential falls. We didn't consider it to have rock hopping, although the guide pamphlets had described it as a rock hopping walk. This is well worth the effort and if you are fit you won't have any trouble at all doing it in under an hour. Loved relaxing at the top (despite the very cold winds) and taking in the view.
4. Bryan Swamp Wildlife Reserve
5. The Picaninny (Bainggug)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Swinksy - Melbourne, Australia
This easy walk is a short distance from Dunkeld. You can park at the Picaninny car park on the Halls Gap road or in the car park past the Mt Sturgeon carpark. It’s around 2km walk from either carpark. The track is easy to follow and well signposted, and will take 30-45 mins to get to the top. The walk up is a steady incline, with some steps along the way. Good footwear is recommended(runners and hiking shoes), not flip flops, or sandals. A water bottle is a good idea in the warm weather. Allow 1-1 1/2 hours both ways. The view from the top is very nice, with vistas towards Mt Abrupt and Dunkeld, and towards the south.
6. Chimney Pots
7. Dunkeld Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Swisshen - Melbourne, Australia
This is a beautifully kept park opposite the Visitors Information Centre. The gates pillars contain an honour roll to the men who served in the Boer War, First & Second World War, Korea, Malaya, Borneo and South Vietnam. There is a nice play area and picnic tables within. An Anzac solider statue stands guard near the entrance.
8. Dunkeld Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By larianef2018
Wonderful to revisit this small piece of botanical paradise in the shadows of the mighty Mt Sturgeon. Long walks around and over bridges spanning a series of small ‘lakes’. Stunning array of native and deciduous trees - some ancient red gums. Kangaroos grazing in the autumn evening light ... Look forward to see this place continue to grow.
