Dergholm State Park (Baileys Rocks)

Set among the rolling hills of western Victoria, Dergholm State Park is a peaceful destination for bushwalking, picnicking, camping, wildlife watching and viewing spring wildflowers.

The park's best-known attraction is Baileys Rocks, a collection of enormous green-coloured granite boulders lining the usually dry bed of Rocky Creek. The granite formations are approximately 500 million years old and are believed to be among the oldest granite rocks in Victoria. Some of the boulders are as large as a house.

Families can choose between the very short Baileys Rocks Walk and the longer Rocky Creek Walking Track. The shorter trail is the best option for families with young children, although walkers must still be steady on their feet.

Baileys Rocks Walk:

Distance: 330 metres
Time: Approximately 5-15 minutes
Type: Circuit
Difficulty: Easy, although the surface is uneven
Starts at the Baileys Rocks picnic and camping area
Passes between huge granite boulders beside Rocky Creek
Includes a seat where visitors can pause among the rocks
Spring wildflowers and birdlife may be seen beside the trail

Follow the track to the right from the picnic area. The narrow trail passes close to large granite boulders before descending towards the creek. Take care around the creek and rocks, where the surface may be slippery.

Rocky Creek Walking Track:

Distance: Approximately 5 km
Time: Approximately 1.5-2 hours
Type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Starts farther upstream from the Baileys Rocks picnic area
Follows Rocky Creek through open woodland
Marked with blue arrows
Suitable for families with older children accustomed to bushwalking

The longer trail continues through the quiet bushland surrounding Rocky Creek. Walkers can see more granite formations, native vegetation, wildflowers and wildlife away from the main picnic area.

Dergholm State Park protects woodlands, open forest, heathlands, swamps and riparian vegetation. Wildlife found in the park includes echidnas, koalas, grey kangaroos, sugar gliders and reptiles. Birdwatchers may see red-tailed black cockatoos, swift parrots and powerful owls.

The park forms part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Gunditjmara Peoples.

Facilities:

Car parking
Public toilets
Barbecues
Picnic tables
Drinking water
Camping area
Information signs
Walking tracks

Accessibility:

The walking tracks have natural, uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces. Visitors need to be steady on their feet, particularly around the creek and granite rocks. The trails are unlikely to be suitable for standard wheelchairs or most prams.

Access for Dogs:

Dogs and other pets are not permitted in Dergholm State Park or on the Baileys Rocks Walk.

Restrictions:

No dogs
No bicycles on the Baileys Rocks Walk
No horses
No generators
No drones without a permit
No fires outside the designated camping area
No vehicles on walking tracks

Safety:

Conditions and access can change after storms, fires or prolonged wet weather. Check the Parks Victoria Dergholm State Park page before travelling.

Directions:

From Casterton, travel northwest along the Casterton-Apsley Road for approximately 39 km. About 6 km beyond Dergholm, turn right at the signposted access road for Baileys Rocks Picnic and Camping Area.

The final section along Baileys Rock Road is unsealed and may be corrugated. Drive according to the conditions.

Opening Hours:

Open daily. Check current conditions and closures on the Parks Victoria website before visiting.

Location

Baileys Rock Road, Dergholm 3312 View Map

Web Links

→ Dergholm State Park (Parks Victoria)

→ Dergholm State Park - park Note (PDF)

→ www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/baileys-rocks-walk