Mount St Gwinear
Mount St Gwinear is in the Baw Baw National Park. It is a family friendly snow attraction with free entry which offers toboggan runs, cross country trails, a snowplay area and a heated shelter room. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from a food van on weekends and school holidays.
Tobogganing
There are two toboggan runs. Toboggans are available for hire from the Parks Victoria or from nearby Erica or Rawson. Alternatively, if you intend to bring your own toboggan, remember that only plastic moulded toboggans are allowed on the runs.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is permitted on the ski trail network. Snow shoes are either BYO or hire from suppliers. There is a short Winter Walking Track leading to a lookout that starts at the St Gwinear carpark and extends approximately 600m (1.2km return).
Cross country skiing
Mount St Gwinear, located on the Baw Baw Plateau, offers 12km of cross country trails, with the first Main Trail departing from the Mount St Gwinear car park. There is a loop that visitors can undertake accessing 5 trails. These trails are called Cascades Trail, Saints Trail, Tullicoutty Trail and Gwinear Trail. There is an access point on the Saints Trail at Phillack Saddle to link onto a cross country ski trail (Tanjil) for those accessing the Baw Baw Resort Alpine Village.
Snow camping
Dispersed camping is permitted on the Baw Baw Plateau except in the Reference Area Zone and within 20 metres of streams and alpine bogs. The Plateau is a fuel stove only area - no solid fuel fires are permitted and collecting firewood prohibited in the Park.
St Gwinear Summit Walk
The St Gwinear Summit Walk winds through lush heathland and twisted snowgum forest. Admire the magnificent views stretching across the Thompson and Aberfeldy Rivers Valley's and on to the Victorian Alps before returning to base.
Access for Dogs:
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
Location and Access
Baw Baw National Park is situated approximately 120 kilometres east of Melbourne and 50 kilometres north of the Latrobe Valley. The main access to the plateau is from the Mount Erica and St Gwinear carparks along signposted roads off the Thomson Valley Road, north of Erica. The Baw Baw Alpine Resort which adjoins the park can be reached from the Princes Highway at Drouin by following the Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road.
Location
Thomson Valley Road, Baw Baw 3833 Map
Web Links
→ www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/baw-baw-national-park/attractions/mount-st-gwinear
→ Baw Baw National Park - Visitor Guide (PDF)
→ Baw Baw National Park - Visitor Guide & Mount St Gwinear Winter Guide (PDF)
→ Baw Baw National Park - Map (PDF)
→ Mt St Gwinear on Facebook
