Bass Coast Walks and Trails
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Contact Details Bass Coast Visitor Information Centres Walks and Trails Our Visitor Information Centres are able to provide you with information, book accommodation, tickets and tours, and assist you with planning your holiday throughout Bass Coast. Cowes Visitor Information Centre 91-97 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922 1300 366 422 Inverloch Visitor Information Centre 16 A’Beckett Street Inverloch VIC 3996 1300 762 433 Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre 895 Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925 1300 366 422 Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre 1 Bent Street Wonthaggi VIC 3995 National Relay Service For people with communication difficulties 13 36 77 Website For more information visit us online: www.visitbasscoast.com.au Thanks to all those who assisted with checking walks information including Bass Coast Shire Council staff and volunteers, Parks Victoria, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve. Main cover image by Phoebe Honey. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this brochure, Bass Coast Shire Council does not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions, incorrect information or any action taken as a result of any information detailed. Information supplied is correct as at 1/9/2016. Melbourne C431 Melbourne M420 Walks and Trails 1 hr 30 mins C432 A440 Bass Coast Cape Paterson C434 1 Bass Coast Rail Trail 2 Cape Paterson Foreshore Walk Bass Grantville & Surrounds A420 Coast 3 Grantville Foreshore Walk 4 Corinella Foreshore Walk Grantville 7 5 Settlement Point, Corinella 3 Wilsons 5 4 Prom 6 Coronet Bay to Corinella Corinella 7 The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve 6 C436 Coronet Bay Cowes Rhyll Bass River Ventnor 17 19 C473 C437 C478 16 B420 Newhaven Bass Coast 22 21 23 14 20 18 12 SanRemo 13 ver Cape Woolamai C437 C441 15 B460 Powlett Ri Inverloch 1 8 Ayr Creek Walk 27 28 9 Inverloch Foreshore Walk 32 24 25 Wonthaggi 10 Screw Creek Townsend Bluff Estuary Walk Inverloch 31 29 26 11 Thompson Estate Nature Reserve 30 8 11 10 Kilcunda, Anderson, San Remo C435 9 12 Anderson to San Remo Shared Pathway 13 George Bass Coastal Walk 2 Cape Paterson 14 San Remo Coastal Circuit Wonthaggi Phillip Island 24 Baxters Wetland 15 Cape Woolamai Walks 25 State Coal Mine Central Area Walking Tracks 16 Churchill Island Walks 26 Tank10 Hill Reserve 5 0 10 km 17 Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet Walks 27 Victorian Desalination Project Ecological Reserve Trails 18 Forrest Caves 28 Wonthaggi Bushland Reserve (Shane’s Bush) 19 Oswin Roberts Reserve 29 Wonthaggi East Area Rail Trail 20 Pyramid Rock to Berrys Beach Wonthaggi Heathland Nature Conservation Reserve 30 21 Scenic Estate Conservation Reserve & Kilcunda – Harmers Haven Coastal Reserve 22 Swan Lake Trail 31 Wonthaggi Rifle Range Wetland Reserve 23 The Nobbies 32 Wonthaggi Wetlands Introduction Bass Coast has a wonderful range of rail trails, bushland and coastal walks offering diverse environments to explore. The Bunurong/Boon Wurrung People are the Indigenous People of this area and their traditional lands extend from the Werribee River in the north-west down to Wilsons Promontory National Safety measures Park in the south-east. While there are walks for all ages and abilities, please ensure you Key walks and trails include the spectacular George Bass Coastal follow some basic safety measures: Walk and the Bass Coast Rail Trail. This is Victoria’s only coastal • check weather conditions and be aware of the impact of rail trail and showcases the region’s rich history against stunning weather on track surface conditions coastal views. Phillip Island’s walks and cycle tracks are a • check the fire danger rating and be prepared to change well-kept secret. Rhyll Inlet is listed under the Ramsar your plans Convention which encourages the designation of sites containing representative, rare or unique wetlands, or that are important • if extreme heat is predicted cancel or postpone your activity for conserving biological diversity. With more than a quarter of • be prepared to turn back if the weather deteriorates Phillip Island conserved for the environment, nature lovers are • know your capabilities and choose an appropriate walk spoilt for choice. • take water and a charged mobile phone with you • watch for snakes • stay on walking tracks and keep clear of steep cliff edges • wear appropriate clothes, shoes and sunscreen • for moderate to difficult walks consider telling a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return Please note that information includes approximate distances and the time it takes to walk, (not cycle), calculated at an average pace of 4km per hour. If you see sick or injured wildlife on your walk, call Wildlife Rescue on 1300 094 535. Key to Symbols Difficulty Prams Accessibility Track Surface G Bicycles Accessibility information is included under each walk to assist Dogs allowed on you in making an informed decision about which walk to take Location lead, see signage Í for season/time such as: track surface, length and approximate time it takes to restrictions complete a walk. Where designated accessible parking and toilets Parking i Picnic table are available, we have included this information based on these 5 facilities meeting the following minimum access criteria: Designated accessible parking BBQ Accessible Parking ´ Length and Designated accessible parking bay or sufficient space approximate time Seating for a person with limited mobility including wheelchair users to park and access their vehicle. Toilets _ È Horses Accessible Toilet Designated accessible Designated accessible toilet facility for a person with toilets Æ Bird hide limited mobility, including wheelchair users. Access for people with limited mobility including wheelchair For more information on accessibility please refer to the range users of Access Resources on Bass Coast Shire Council’s website at: www.basscoast.vic.gov.au under Community/Accessibility/ Access Resources. Access Resources include detailed information on: Accommodation, Attractions, Beaches, Eateries, Walks, Parking and Toilets. You will also find information on All Terrain Wheelchairs available for hire, free of charge. Key to Map Symbols For more information In addition to the walks listed in this brochure, there are local F Start/Finish Surf life saving beach walks and historical walks. For further information on walks please refer to: i Parking Æ Bird hide • www.visitbasscoast.com.au Lookout Boat ramp • www.parkweb.vic.gov.au [ y • www.visitphillipisland.com Entrance point • www.visitvictoria.com • Visitor Information Centres Bass Coast Cape Paterson 1. Bass Coast Rail Trail 2. Cape Paterson Foreshore Walk Victoria’s only coastal rail trail showcases the region’s rich history Foreshore track through bushland to a number of lookouts along against stunning coastal views. The trail runs through Wonthaggi clifftops. Views of coastline with access to beach and rock pools. and farmland and leads to the coast, passing historical sites along Look for swimming pool near boat ramp, blasted from rock the way to Woolamai. platform by miners in 1910. G Í 5 Easy, mostly flat with two moderate climbs (uphill from Wonthaggi) Í 5 ´ Compacted granitic sand, gravel, boardwalk Easy, gentle undulations Bent Street, Wonthaggi; Bass Highway, Kilcunda; Anderson or Woolamai Compacted gravel, boardwalk, soft sand Car parks (sealed) at Wonthaggi Centennial Centre, Anderson Surf Beach Road, Cape Paterson i Bus Interchange, Kilcunda foreshore Three car parks (all sealed) off Surf Beach Road, One way – 23km / 6 hours i Cape Paterson Wonthaggi Centennial Centre, Wonthaggi Guide Park, Return – 1.4km / 20 minutes _ Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve, Anderson Bus Interchange _ Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club, First Surf Beach car park Suitable, sections closest to Wonthaggi and Kilcunda being the most accessible Suitable for 1km from Surf Beach Road to main track and between boat ramp and First Surf Beach car park ´ Wonthaggi Guide Park and Kilcunda È Yes, West of South Dudley Road !F WOOLAMAI I! Spray St I! Marine St Foam St Nardoo St Surf Beach Rd !i Blue Water Ccl !i ANDERSON !F SAN REMOPhillip Island Rd !i !y !i KILCUNDA !i !F DALYSTON ![ Bass Hwy ![ ![ ![ First Surf Beach Bass Strait WONTHAGGI Bass Strait !F!i 21 0 2 km 200 100 0 200 m Grantville & Surrounds 3. Grantville Foreshore Walk 4. Corinella Foreshore Walk Short walk along Grantville Foreshore with views of Western Port, Sheltered walk with views of French Island and Western Port, French Island and Western Port’s mangrove habitats. Keep a look a large tidal bay, home to swans and other waterbirds. out for some of the 300 bird species that make Western Port their home. G Í G Í 5 ´ Easy Easy, gentle undulations Compacted granitic sand and soft sand Compacted gravel, bluestone gravel Pier Road, Grantville Jamieson Street, Corinella i Car park (sealed), Pier Road, Grantville i End of Jamieson Street (grass), Corinella Return – 720m / 10 minutes Return – 2.3km / 40 minutes Boat Ramp car park, Pier Road, Grantville _ Grantville Memorial Park, Pier Road, Grantville I! I! !y Western Port Western Port !F !F !F !i Wetherall Dr Grantville Hall !i !F Clarke St Pier Rd Walker Ct Jamieson St Wheatley Ct Paul St Anderson Pde amilton St Balcombe St Moorings Pl H 100 50 0 100 m 10050 0 100 m Bass Hwy Smythe St Kilburn St Grantville & Surrounds 5. Settlement Point, Corinella 6. Coronet Bay to Corinella Walk takes you through native vegetation to lookout with views Coastal walk through