Boroka Lookout Track

5 h to 7 h

11.6 km
return

↑ 922 m
↓ -922 m

Hard track
Starting from the Halls Gap Picnic Reserve on School Road, Halls Gap, this walk leads to the scenic Boroka Lookout and back via the Boroka Track. This walk starts by following Stony Creek on a narrow trail, then ascends along the side of Mt Difficult Range. There are unrivalled views over the Halls Gap valley, Mt William and Wonderland ranges, the farmland plains, the distant Lake Bellfield from the lookout. Go early to see the sunrise set the rugged landscape ablaze with shades of gold, crimson and bronze. There are a few picnic grounds near the lookout with toilet facilities, car parks and water stations. This is a challenging but highly rewarding walk, with a 600m climb that pays off the effort with its amazing views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-37.1393907,142.518645)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Western Highway, A8
  • Turn on to Pyrenees Highway, B180 then drive for 50 m
  • Continue onto Mortlake - Ararat Road, B180 and drive for another 80 m
  • Turn right onto Ararat - Halls Gap Road, C222 and drive for another 480 m
  • Turn left onto Ararat - Halls Gap Road, C222 and drive for another 20 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ararat - Halls Gap Road, C222 and drive for another 40 m
  • Turn left onto Ararat - Halls Gap Road, C222 and drive for another 44.7 km
  • Turn left onto Grampians Road, C216, C222 and drive for another 2.8 km
  • Turn right and drive for another 60 m
  • Turn sharp right and drive for another 15 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the car park at the start.
After another 55 m come to the "Halls Gap Caravan Park" (8 m on your left).
After another 50 m come to the camp site (15 m on your right).
After another 90 m (at the intersection of Venus Baths Walk & Halls Gap to Pinnacle Track) turn left, to head along Venus Baths Walk.
After another 8 m (at the intersection of Halls Gap to Pinnacle Track & Venus Baths Walk) veer left, to head along Venus Baths Walk.
After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 20 m turn left.
After another 30 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
After another 380 m veer left.
After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Wonderland Loop Walk.
After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Boroka Track & Wonderland Loop Walk) turn sharp right, to head along Boroka Track.
After another 215 m (at the intersection of Wonderland Road & Boroka Track) turn right, to head along Wonderland Road (a vehicle track).
After another 8 m (at the intersection of Mount Victory Road & Wonderland Road) turn left, to head along Mount Victory Road (a road).
After another 10 m turn left, to head along Mount Victory Road.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Boroka Track & Mount Victory Road) turn sharp right, to head along Boroka Track (a walking track).
After another 3.3 km come to a car park.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.8 km to get back to the start.
About 95 m past the end is "Boroka Lookout".
About 15 m past the end is "Boroka Lookout".
This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible.
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Terrain
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Boroka Lookout Track


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 11.6 km
Time 5 h to 7 h
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route
Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.9 km apart with the largest gap of 11.4 km.

Toilet: There is one 5.8 km from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Camp site
125 mHalls Gap Caravan Park
Camp site
175 m[camp site]
Toilet
5.8 kmBoroka Lookout
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