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
Mountain biking at the You Yangs Regional Park
BBQ
Bird watching
Walking
How to get there
Flinders Peak Walk
When you're there
You Yangs Regional Park is open every day, including weekends and public holidays. The park is closed each evening. Non‐Daylight Saving: 7.00am – 5.00pm. Daylight Saving: 7.00am – 6.00pm.
Download the You Yangs visitor guide before your visit.
Need to know
Flinders Peak Walk
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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Kurrajong - Track 17 - Lumberjack Track (You Yangs Regional Park)
Mountain Bike Track 17 (Lumberjack Track) - Section Closed
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