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Bass Coast Rail Trail


A 16 km walking, cycling and horse riding trail in the Bass Coast region near Phillip Island

Anderson - Kilcunda section:  3kms  (Hiking)
Kilcunda - Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve:  1km  (Walking & Cycling)
Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve - Dudley:  9kms  (Hiking)
Dudley - Wonthaggi section:  3kms  (Walking, Cycling & Horse Riding)


George Bass Coastal Walk


A 7 km, 2 hour one way walking trail with a good surface and a gentle grade, between Kilcunda and the Punchbowl
Car Park.  This scenic trail overlooks the secluded beaches and Bass Straight. You'll discover a variety of flora including coast banksias, coast beard heath, sea box and coast tea-tree.


Screw Creek Nature Walk


A 1.5 km, 40 minute return walking trail, which starts at the eastern end of the Inverloch Foreshore Camping Reserve. The
trail leads through the tall coast Tea Tree, over the estuarine creek, through white mangroves, coastal dunes, salt water
swamps, melaleuca thickets and grasslands to reach the lookout on Townsend Bluff. On the way there is a short detour to a fishing platform.



Wonthaggi

Wetlands:  A flat and easy 2km walk with several bush land paths. Start at Dudley Road (opposite the Pony Club) and finish further along Dudley Road.

Number 5 Brace:  A flat and easy 3km rural walk except for a steep climb up the shale heap (not necessary). You can inspect historic buildings along the way.

Wonthaggi North Primary School Wildlife Reserve:  A 3 - 4 km round trip walk. Start in White Road (West side of the school). Best months are September to November.

Tank Hill:  An easy 3km rural round trip walk. Start at Stewart Street (wet in winter), Reed Crescent or Caledonian Crescent.

Heathlands Loop:  A scenic easy 4km round trip walk through tracks (can be wet from May to November). See native plants.  Start at Car Park in Chisholm's Road.

Bird Hide:  A 1.5km bush track walk. View commonly seen water fowls. Start at West Area Road and finish in Campbell Street.





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