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.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Baw Baw National Park
Beech Gully Track is closed until further notice
Beech Gully Track is currently closed until further notice due to boardwalk damage caused by recent severe weather.Mt Erica Road - Traffic Hazard
A traffic hazard has been identified on the left-hand side of Mt Erica Road when traveling uphill towards Mt Erica Carpark. Please proceed with caution and be prepared to give way to oncoming traffic.Advice to visitors
Please be advised that recent weather events have resulted in fallen trees and limbs in certain areas of the park. Operational staff will conduct safety assessments of tracks as conditions permit. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.