Mushroom Rocks is a collection of monumental granite boulders hidden in thick montane forest. Escape the crowds and follow a section of the Australian Alps Walking Track from Mount Erica Carpark to reach this hidden gem on the Baw Baw Plateau.
Escape Melbourne for a daytrip or overnight stay at Mushroom Rocks. The drive to this special place near the summit of Mount Erica is stunning. Starting at Mount Erica Carpark, follow the Australian Alps Walking Track through Mountain Ash forest dotted with silver wattle. There's a good chance you will see a Superb Lyrebird here, so tread quietly and look out for this charismatic creature scratching around in the undergrowth for food.
It's only 3km to the rocks from the carpark, but it's a challenging walk. Eventually the vegetation changes to Snowgum and you will start to see the massive granite tors draped in moss that give this place its name. Camping is allowed, but there are no facilities. This is a beautiful spot whenever you visit, but if you wake up here on a misty morning, it is simply magical.
Things to do in the area
Baw Baw Plateau
Camping in Baw Baw National Park
Mount St Gwinear
How to get there
Mushroom Rocks
When you're there
The Beech Gully Nature Walk also departs from Mount Erica carpark and is a short 30 minute circuit through groves of Myrtle Beech and fern gullies.
Dispersed camping is permitted here and across the Baw Baw Plateau. There is a toilet at Mount Erica carpark, but there are no facilities at Mushroom Rocks.
Need to know
Mushroom Rocks
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
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