Daylesford - Bryces Flat to Breakneck Gorge Walk
A 4km one-way walk between Bryces Flat and Breakneck Gorge which passes The Blowhole.
The walk begins in Bryces Flat Reserve, which is accessed from Bald Hill Road in Hepburn. You will come to a bridge; cross it, and the turning to Bryces Flat is on the left, where parking is available.
There are big stepping rocks across the creek and steps lead up the hill to an intersecting track. Right (south) leads to Tipperary Spring and left (north) is this walk. Follow the signs to the Blowhole. You will cross back over Bald Hill Road before reconnecting with the path on the other side, which will lead you up into the trees and over the hill to the gully on the far side. Forming part of the 210km Goldfields Track, the path is always clear and well signposted.
Following it for half an hour will bring you to the Blowhole, a good place to stop to refuel. The Blowhole is a remnant of the gold rush, created to expose gold in the water, and after heavy rainfall it appears to shoot water.
From the Blowhole, follow the signs towards Breakneck Gorge. The Dry Diggings Track temporarily joins with an unsealed road before turning off to meet the riverbed. If in doubt, just follow the yellow signposts.
The trail becomes trickier here, negotiating a few more hills and with some rocky spots to navigate. The slope becomes quite steep to your left in some places and it's best to walk carefully. Small lizards are common along the path on a warm day and the odd swamp wallaby can be spotted down in the leafy gully.
It takes around an hour from the Blowhole to reach Breakneck Gorge: a deep, tree-filled gorge that appears suddenly around a bend. Return back along the same path.
Bryces Flat to Breakneck Gorge Walk Map
Interactive map
Points of Interest
1. Bryces Flat
A picnic area with plenty of shaded parking , this is a great place to leave your car while you walk.
2. The Blowhole
The Blowhole is a remnant of the gold rush, created to expose gold in the water, and after heavy rainfall it appears to shoot water.
3. Waterholes
Even in the dry months of summer there are pools of clear water to dip your feet in on a hot day.
4. Ruins
Keep an eye out and on the other side of the gully you'll spot an old stone wall, half-hidden in the bush.
5. Wildlife
Small lizards are a common sight underfoot, and in the greener areas of the gully the odd wallaby can be spotted. Towards the end of the track you'll find a cave on your right.
6. Breakneck Gorge
A deep, tree-filled gorge that appears suddenly around a bend, Breakneck Gorge is a great place to watch birds in the treetops below.
Location
Bald Hill Road, Daylesford 3460 View Map
Web Links
→ Bryces Flat to Breakneck Gorge (Walking Maps)
