Our guide to walks and hikes around the Buloke region.
The largest inland salt lake in Victoria is an attraction for tourists from all over the world, drawn to the mesmerising scenery, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and breathtaking night skies. Visit on your own or arrange a tour.
This nature reserve is a haven for wildlife, including the migratory nankeen night heron and a family of black wallabies. Scilley’s Island was for years the paddock where local cows were grazed, but grazing no longer happens and the island has been planted with many species of indigenous plants.
Declared a flora and fauna reserve in the 1970s, Mt. Jeffcott is slowly re-establishing its rare flora, including orchids and a unique form of eucalypt. It is home to kangaroos, wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, goannas, and of course snakes. Keep to the track as you climb the mount to avoid disturbance. The view from the top is well worth the climb and you can return to the car park for a barbecue and water.
Planted in the 1940s and 1950s. Features bird signage. No facilities.
Green Lake is a small and very attractive lake in the middle of a wheat-belt area with sandy beaches, powered camping sites, showers and lots of picnic/barbecue areas, bush walks, gum trees and shade.
Located at the Travellers Rest. Features BBQ, seating, boardwalk and playground.
Explore the Tyrell Creek where it passes through Culgoa on its way to Lake Tyrell. Located across from the Kaniera Hotel in the main street.
The Mt Dooboobetic Bushland Reserve, which is also the location of the Charlton Golf Club, is home to loads of native flora and fauna. There are over 100 species of birds to be found including protected species such as the Hooded Robin, Brown Tree Creeper and Diamond Fire Tail. In spring, lovely native orchids plus other hidden treasures can be discovered.
Located 8km east of Birchip, Tchum Lake is a hive of activity where families and groups of friends enjoy swimming, boating, windsurfing, fishing, water skiing, walking tracks and camping.
A shared bike and walking trail that meanders along the Richardson River throughout Donald.
Bushland on Tyrrell Creek, approximately 8km from Culgoa.
Accessed via Park Road. Encompasses the Tyrrell Creek.
Situated 14km west of Charlton or 30km northeast of Donald on the Borung Highway, the Wooroonook Lake system provides freshwater lakes surrounded by shady eucalypts. Camping, boating, fishing. Powered and unpowered sites, cabin, BBQ, toilets & showers, pontoon & playground.
Cokum Bushland Reserve. Located approximately 20km north-east of Nullawil. This reserve has plenty of native flora to enjoy, two small ponds, information panels and an undercover seating area.
Located opposite Watchem Lake on the Watchem-Warracknabeal Road. Only 1km from the township. View the tin art display on the way and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the lake on your arrival. Camping, BBQ and toilet facilities on site.
These boulders are the tail end of the Mt. Jeffcott range. The road in is a little rough and there are no facilities, but its a great place for the kids to scramble over the boulders or to just enjoy the scenery. Beware of long dry grass in summer.
Mount Wycheproof is the world's smallest registered mountain (43 metres above the surrounding plains). Make sure to visit the Mount for a great view of the surrounding district. It's one of the easiest mountains you will ever climb but well worth the effort!
Accessed via the Travellers Rest. 500 metres of sealed walking track along the bank of the Avoca River. Incorporates the Rotary Bird Walk and Nyernila First Peoples Art Trail. 1500 metres of unsealed track to Charlton Weir.
Watchem Lake is a picture-perfect setting and an ideal spot to spend the day playing in and around the water. Powered and unpowered sites, new amenities block (toilets/showers), camp kitchen, laundry and BBQs.
Klunders Hill is a great spot to overlook Charlton, the grain silos and the local surrounds. It is situated in the Mt Dooboobetic Reserve and access is by dry weather road only.
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