Flinders Peak Walk

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Flinders Peak Walk

You Yangs Regional Park

Flinders Peak is the highest point in the You Yangs. Bring the family (and the dog) and climb 450 steps to reach Flinders Peak Lookout and a huge view of the western volcanic plains, Geelong and Melbourne. Bring a picnic or barbecue to round off your daytrip.  
For a family friendly walk and picnic just an hour's drive from Melbourne, look no further than the You Yangs and Flinders Peak. You can bring your dog with you, but they must be on a lead. 

The walk starts at the Turntable carpark, where you'll find barbecues, toilets and picnic tables. There's a pretty good view from here across the park and flat western volcanic plains. It's the first of many great vantage points that you can enjoy on your way up the 450 steps to the summit of Flinders Peak.

Near the top, there's a lookout over the Bunjil Geoglyph far below. This is a large rock sculpture depicting Bunjil, the creator spirit of the Wathaurong people, in the shape of a Wedge-tailed Eagle.

The boulders are huge and the tree cover sparse up here, so expect it to be a bit windy when you reach the top of Flinders Peak and climb the final steel viewing platform for one final magnificent view across to Geelong, Melbourne and Port Phillip. 

Things to do in the area

A young mountain biker attempts a drop while cheered on by his father and older sister at the You Yangs Regional Park.

Mountain biking at the You Yangs Regional Park

The You Yangs has two designated mountain biking areas that contain over 50 kilometres of exciting and environmentally sustainable trails that cater for riders of all ages and ability.
Two men cook share the cooking of a barbecue.

BBQ

Fire up the barbecue at your next social gathering with family and friends while you're surrounded by nature.
Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
Two women follow the path through scrub up Mt Bogong with mountain views in the distance.

Walking

Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or something long-distance, there are walking trails to suit all levels of fitness and ability.

How to get there

Flinders Peak Walk

The You Yangs is well signposted from the Princes Freeway close to Lara. Enter the park via the main gate on Branch Road park at the Turntable carpark. The Flinders Peak Walk starts at this carpark. 

Need to know

Flinders Peak Walk

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.

  • You Yangs Regional Park

    Big Rock Road partial closure

    Big Rock Road will be closed to vehicle traffic from the intersection with Great Circle Drive until further notice. Big Rock Picnic Ground can still be reached via the Big Rock Walking Track which commences from the Park Office carpark.

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