A pleasant circuit walk from the Firth Park campground south east of Trentham through bushland along 4WD and walking tracks to Andersons Mill, the site of a former sawmill.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 13.5 km circuit walk (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines). Some parts of the track could be wet and boggy after rain, and some parts of the track are poorly marked.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Firth Park is located on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range in the Wombat State Forest, about 80 km north-west of Melbourne. At the meeting point there are toilet facilities. The campground is close to a number of sawmills established in the late 1800s, taking advantage of the eucalypt forest that surrounded the area. Today, visitors exploring the area are greeted by a lush forested area which attracts campers, picnickers, 4WD enthusiasts and horse riders.
Firth Park was first established by Joseph Firth who became the superintendent of the State Nursery at Macedon in 1881. In 1890, Firth obtained 100 hectares, cleared some land, dammed the creek and built a small house. Many exotic trees were planted by Firth which can still be seen around the site today. The area was later used as a source of gum leaves for a eucalyptus oil distillery run by Firth's sons.
At the end of the walk, you can optionally stay for a drink, and perhaps a meal, at the Pig and Whistle Hotel, Trentham East.
BOOKING: By Friday 10th January. To register click on Get Tickets.
Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Vic Gov: Explore Outdoors: exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/activities/camping/firth-park.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Firth Park Campground. This is accessed from Firth Road via the Firth Loop Track. It's also signed as the starting point for the Anderson Mill Walk.
MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/e97wXAeqeSVSCTay6.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Located 88 kilometres from Melbourne. Follow the Calder Highway to the township of Woodend. At Woodend head west along the Daylesford Road then turn left down James Road just west of Tylden. Follow this, passing through Trentham East then turn left at Firth Road. Follow Firth Road east for 5 km then turn left to arrive at Firth Park.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Trentham is generally cooler than Melbourne.
LEADER: Robert H. | Email LeaderRobertH@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
HOME BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS MEMBERSHIPS
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
|
Member free ticket
PLEASE LOG IN TO GET THIS TICKET. This is a free ticket - only one per member, per event. The ticket is not transferable. You must be a financial member on the date of the event. If you want to take a visitor, you must purchase a Visitor ticket in addition to your Member Free ticket. * Want to join the club? Click on "ANY Membership Required" * Is it saying "Membership Required" under QTY, even though you're a member? Click on "LOG IN" below. * Not sure if you're already booked in? Check your profile. Any Membership Required* Log in |
$0.00 | Membership Required |
|
Visitor paid ticket ($5 per person, per event)
This is a paid visitor ticket for non-members, including Meetup members. On check-out you will be asked to provide some basic safety information. Non-members can join the club by clicking on "ANY Membership Required". WAIVER: By purchasing this ticket, I agree to the following:
|
$5.00 |
PO Box 56, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, 8009, Australia
Existing membership holders, please log in to continue
Not already a member?