Rupanyup - Jacks Track Walk
Jack's Track is a pleasant walking trail through the countryside surrounding Rupanyup, featuring native bushland, avenues of gum trees, historic sites and opportunities to observe local wildlife.
The walk passes the old Rupanyup Flour Mill and silos before winding through areas of native vegetation, where kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of birds may be encountered. Interpretive signs provide information about the town's history, local wildlife and the origins of Jack's Track.
A series of seats along the trail provides opportunities to rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The longer walking route also includes Rupanyup Recreation Reserve and Rupanyup Memorial Park, where families can enjoy a playground, picnic facilities and a billabong.
Walk Details:
Distance: 4.85 km
Time: Approximately 1 hour 12 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Start and Finish: Cromie Street, Rupanyup, opposite the public toilets
Terrain: Footpaths, formed walking tracks, gravel surfaces and areas of native bushland
Highlights:
- Old Rupanyup Flour Mill and silos
- Interpretive signs about local history and wildlife
- Avenues of mature gum trees
- Native bushland and opportunities for birdwatching
- Water storage ponds and rural scenery
- Rupanyup Recreation Reserve
- Rupanyup Memorial Park and billabong
- Footbridge across the billabong
- Playground and picnic facilities
Walking Route:
Begin opposite the public toilets in Cromie Street and follow the footpath towards the Post Office. Turn into Gibson Street and continue towards Rupanyup Recreation Reserve.
Follow the route around the recreation reserve, then cross the road near the historic flour mill and silos to reach the entrance to Jack's Track.
The track winds through native scrub before continuing beneath an avenue of gum trees. Follow the signs past the ponds and towards Fraynes Avenue.
Continue back towards Rupanyup, where there is an option to cross the Wimmera Highway and explore Rupanyup Memorial Park and its billabong walking track.
Return to the town centre via Connelly Parade.
Follow the Jack's Track walking map for the complete route.
Facilities:
- Car parking
- Public toilets in Rupanyup
- Seating along the walking trail
- Interpretive signs
- Playground at Rupanyup Memorial Park
- Picnic tables
- BBQ facilities
- Drinking water at Rupanyup Memorial Park
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on the walking track. Keep dogs under control and observe any local on-leash signs.
Location
18 Cromie Street, Rupanyup 3388 View Map
Web Links
→ walkingmaps.com.au/walk/1101
