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Multi-Purpose Trails

Find your own rhythm on trails that welcome walkers, riders and wanderers alike.

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Explore The Trails

Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng

Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng traces a breathtaking path from the tall forests and gourmet delights of Timboon to the rugged coastline of Port Campbell. Follow the 2.5 m-wide trail as it winds through rolling farmland, lush gullies and serene wetlands, revealing the region’s natural beauty at every turn. Cross elevated bridges, glide along gentle boardwalks, and pause at the cantilevered lookout where the Southern Ocean stretches endlessly beyond

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Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail

Beginning in historic Camperdown, the trail climbs beyond the town’s heritage streetscapes to reveal sweeping views over deep crater lakes. From Naroghid to Timboon, an off-road adventure unfolds through rolling dairy country, towering trestle bridges, and fern-filled gullies shaded by tall forest canopy.

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Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail

Discover this impressive 53km (106km return), trail in parts or plan a weekend meandering through historic goldfields sites, traversing the impressive Nimmon’s trestle bridge and enjoying the rolling hills and pockets of forest between Ballarat and Skipton.

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Terang Noorat Trail

A relatively flat trail with views north towards Mount Noorat and south towards the rise of Terang and its distinctive crown of deciduous trees.

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Linking Skipton Trail

Discover the heart of Skipton as you journey from the Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail into the town itself. This 4 km link blends scenic gravel paths and historic streets, guiding you past murals, heritage buildings, and quiet spots where platypus can sometimes be seen at dawn or dusk.