Mount Saint Phillack via Australian Alps Walking Track

Starting from the Mt Erica Carpark at the end of Mt Erica Road, Baw Baw, this walk leads to the summit of Mount Saint Phillack and back via Australian Alps Walking Track. Located at the northeastern end of the Baw Baw National Park, Mount Saint Phillack is the highest peak in the park, standing at 1,556 metres. This is a true alpine walk as you traverse through beautiful vegetation that includes Mountain Ash, Snow Gum, Silver Wattle and tree ferns. The narrow trail winds its way gradually upwards, passing through a maze of giant granite teors known as the Mushroom Rocks. Upon reaching the summit of Mount Saint Phillack, you are rewarded with magnificent views that stretch out endlessly over the Victorian Alps. You can stay at the various campsites(may be closed) to make this a multi-day walk. At these altitude levels the weather can change very quickly, and it is advised to come prepared with the appropriate equipment. During winter, the area is inundated with snow and becomes a popular skiing spot. 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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Beech Gully Nature Trail & Australian Alps Walking Track (-37.8925149,146.3553391)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Freeway, M1 Turn on to Kosciuszko Street then drive for 950 m Turn sharp left onto Kay Street and drive for another 80 m Turn right onto Grubb Avenue and drive for another 500 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Grey Street, C477 and drive for another 820 m Turn right onto Tyers Road, C481 and drive for another 5 km Turn left onto Glengarry West Road, C103, C481 and drive for another 1.2 km Turn right onto Tyers - Walhalla Road, C481 and drive for another 26.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Knotts Siding Road, C481 and drive for another 600 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Knotts Siding Road, C481 and drive for another 1.1 km Keep right onto Knotts Siding Road, C481 and drive for another 45 m Turn sharp right onto Tyers - Thompson Valley Road, C481 and drive for another 7.6 km Turn left onto Mt Erica Road and drive for another 4.4 km Turn right onto Mt Erica Road and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Beech Gully Nature Trail & Australian Alps Walking Track Start heading along Australian Alps Walking Track (a walking track). There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start)., not equiped with Handwashing basin. There is a picnic table (about 15 m back from the start). There is a sign (about 10 m back from the start).
	After another 1.8 km turn right, to head along Australian Alps Walking Track. After another 95 m pass the "Mushroom Rocks" (on your left). After another 120 m pass the "Overhanging Rock" (9 m on your left). After another 1.8 km pass the "Mount Erica" (15 m on your right). After another 420 m cross the bridge (about 100 m long)
	After another 10 m turn left, to head along Australian Alps Walking Track. After another 5.5 km cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 610 m come to the camp site (15 m on your right).
	After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Australian Alps Walking Track. After another 30 m come to the "Rock Shelter" (6 m on your right). Open fires are not allowed. After another 15 m pass the cave (5 m on your right).
	Continue another 880 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 12.1 km to get back to the start. "Mount Saint Phillack". About 90 m past the end is a camp site. This is a free campsite. Open fires are not allowed.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Saint Phillack via Australian Alps Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	24.2 km
Time	8 h, 12 h 30 min to 2 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
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	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 3 on route, on average they are 6 km apart with the largest gap of 12 km.

Toilet: There is one -14 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-14 m	[toilet]
Camp site	10.5 km	[camp site]
Camp site	11.2 km	Rock Shelter
Camp site	12.2 km	[camp site]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Baw Baw Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  7°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the west, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 20.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  0°C → 7°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southwest in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  0°C → 15°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost about the ranges. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Windy. Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 40 km/h before shifting west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day, then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  4°C → 12°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  4°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Possible shower developing.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower developing.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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