Boroka Lookout 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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.1393907,142.518645)
Mode	Car
Directions	From 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

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). W:hallsgapcaravanpark.com.au 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.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

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

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	125 m	Halls Gap Caravan Park
Camp site	175 m	[camp site]
Toilet	5.8 km	Boroka Lookout

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Stawell Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly in the evening.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  7°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly in the southwest. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending north to northwesterly in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  17°C → 33°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting west to southwesterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 36.
  
  Thursday 7 November
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending west to southwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
  
  Friday 8 November
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 9 November
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 10 November
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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