Hepburn Regional Park

Visitor Guide

Nestled around the famous mineral spring townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs, the
Hepburn Regional Park is a natural treasure. Rich with natural springs and relics from the gold mining era,
the park provides opportunities for bushwalking, camping, cycling, picnicking and horse riding.

Getting there 2. Twin Bridges to Tipperary Springs - 2.3km, 40 minutes

Hepburn Regional Park is 110km north-west of Melbourne
Begin at either Twin Bridges or Tipperary Springs for this walk
via the Western Freeway (M8 National). Follow the Ballan-
which mostly follows old water races from the mining era.
Daylesford Road after taking the exit from the freeway.
The trail also follows Sailors Creek using a section of the
Linked train and coach services are available from Melbourne Goldfields Track.
to Daylesford via Woodend or Ballarat. For timetable details
call V/Line Country Information on 136 196. 3. Tipperary Springs to Bryces Flat - 3.3km, 1 hour

Womin-Dji-Ka (Welcome)
This park is part of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja
Wurrung and Barengi Gadjin People. The Dja Dja Wurrung
People’s rights were recognised through a Recognition and
Settlement Agreement with the State of Victoria in March
2013. The Dja Dja Wurrung People maintain a close and
continuing connection to Djandak, their traditional Country.
Hepburn Regional Park is one of several parks and reserves
that are jointly managed by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans
Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria.
Djandak is a cultural landscape that includes both tangible
objects such as scarred trees, mounds, wells and stone
artefact scatters, and intangible stories. Djandak is a living
entity, which holds stories of creation and histories that
cannot be erased.
Parks Victoria pays our respects to Dja Dja Wurrung Elders,
past, present, and future, and asks visitors to do the same.
Aboriginal artefacts are protected by law, and it is prohibited
to disturb them in any way.
Things to see and do
Walking
There is a range of easy grade walking tracks throughout the
park. Most of the tracks are narrow, gentle gradients but
with uneven surfaces, some steps, staircases and creek
crossings. Walking with dogs on lead is permitted in the park.
1. Mineral Springs Loop Walk - 1.5km, 40 minutes circuit
Start at the Sailors Falls Picnic Area, walk down the staircase
viewing the twin falls from the landings. Follow the signs to
the mineral springs and complete the loop back to the picnic
area.
Follow the signs near the toilet block at Tipperary Springs
along the eastern side of Sailors Creek to Bryces Flat. You will
pass mining relics as you walk along the contour, sometimes
walking on old water races.
4. The Blowhole to Breakneck Gorge - 3.1km, 1 hour
Begin near the carpark and follow the track into the drier
northern section of the park. Pass close to Hepburn
Recreation Reserve before leaving Sailors Creek to follow
Spring Creek.
Take care when crossing the Newstead Road bridge that
spans Breakneck Gorge.
5. Breakneck Gorge to Golden Spring – 2.2km, 40 minutes
one way
Follow the track on the north side of the bridge back towards
Hepburn Springs. Take the short detour down to Liberty
Spring and Spring Creek (mineral water is not available here).
Return to the main track and continue to Golden Spring to
sample the water.
6. Golden Spring to Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve (via
Jacksons Lookout), 2.8km, 50 minutes one way
Start at the end of Golden Spring Avenue and follow the track
beside Womens Gully before climbing through the foothills to
the Hepburn-Castlemaine Road. Cross the road with care for
the short detour to Jacksons Lookout and panoramic views
from the tower.
Retrace your footsteps to continue to the reserve.

Parks Victoria
Phone 13 1963
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7. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve to Argyle Spring –
1.4km, 25 minutes one way
The walk starts from the reserve carpark or from Wyuna
Spring. Follow Argyle Gully past Mother Goose mine. Return
via the same track.
8. Mount Franklin Circuit Walk – 1.7km, 45 minutes
Beginning from the campground follow the walking trail signs
up through the pine trees to the summit. The management
track leads back to the campground with views out from the
powerline easement.
Goldfields Track – 210km
Linking Ballarat and Bendigo, the Goldfields Track is the
longest shared walk/mountain bike track in Victoria. For
detailed information go to www.goldfieldstrack.com.au or
visit the local Visitor Information Centre in Daylesford.
Picnicking
Several picnic areas with wood fireplaces are provided,
including Tipperary Springs, Mount Franklin, Sailors Falls Twin
Bridges and Bryces Flat.
Camping
You can camp for short stays at Mount Franklin, which is
suitable for tents, caravans and motor homes on a first in first
served basis. Toilets, wood fireplaces and picnic tables are
provided.
More camping is available at caravan parks in surrounding
towns including Daylesford.
Mountain bike riding
Mountain bikes are a great way to see and experience the
park on the many formal tracks and roads available.
The Goldfields Track has extensive mountain bike sections.
Please follow signage and take care on shared sections of the
trail. Please note that bikes are not permitted on walking
tracks. For more information visit
www.goldfieldstrack.com.au
Mineral springs
Natural mineral springs abound in the Daylesford and
Hepburn area. Mineral springs in the park include Sailors
Falls, Tipperary Springs, Golden and Argyle Springs.
A haven for plants and animals
Most of the park supports a variety of eucalypt forests with
box, peppermint, and stringybark and in the south’s damper
areas are taller forests of messmate, candlebark and manna
gum.
Spring wildflowers make a colourful display with Victoria’s
floral emblem, the Common Heath featuring.
Common birds include wrens, currawongs, rosellas,
treecreepers and robins. The Rufous Fantail visits seasonally
and koalas, kangaroos and wallabies are often seen in the
park.
Other parks to explore nearby
Creswick Regional Park
Visitors can camp and explore a variety of activities including
walking, cycling and picnicking in Creswick Regional Park,
located between Ballarat and Daylesford.
St Georges Lake is a favourite local attraction and is a great
summer base for non-powered water recreation activities
such as swimming and kayaking. Free gas barbecues and
toilets are provided.
Trentham Falls Scenic Reserve
Located just a short drive north of the township of Trentham,
Trentham Falls is one of the longest single-drop waterfalls in
Victoria, plunging some 32m over basalt columns. Picnic
areas and toilets are provided at this site.
Views of the waterfall are available from the viewing
platforms. This waterfall cannot be viewed from the base. All
visitors are asked to please remain inside safety barriers.
Caring for the park
Help us look after this park by following these guidelines:
 Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
 Mountain bikes and horses are not permitted on walking
tracks. They are permitted on formed roads open to the
public (pending seasonal closures).
 Your rubbish is your responsibility – please carry out what
you carry in.
 Campfires must be in designated metal fire places only.
 Camping is only permitted at Mount Franklin and nearby
Creswick Regional Park.
Be prepared and stay safe
For emergency assistance call Triple Zero (000). If there is a
green emergency marker sign near you, read the information
on the marker to the operator.
Hepburn Regional Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire
safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks and
forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of
forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating
and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the
VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency
Hotline on 1800 226 226. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban
days; however, gas cookers may be used under certain
conditions for food preparation.
On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be
closed for public safety. Warnings signs may be erected, but
do not expect a personal warning. Check the latest conditions
at parks.vic.gov.au or by calling 13 1963.
Updated March 2023
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