The Whipstick Loop Walk in Blackwood (10 minutes from Trentham) is an easy 6km walk taking approximately 2 hours to finish. Family friendly and easy to complete. This walk really is the crown jewel of walks in the Blackwood and Trentham area. If it was longer it would be even better!
The Whipstick Loop Walk contains nice lush scenery which is great to enjoy on the western side of Melbourne without having to venture out as far as The Otways. This lushness is what makes this walk so nice. Given western Victoria is pretty dry in general and all the goldmining areas very scrubby in terrain, the greenery on the Whipstick Loop Walk is such a joy.
The Whipstick Loop Walk has some nice information signposted throughout the walk to learn a bit of the history of the walk. There are also some mine shafts located at certain points that may be of interest, especially for the little ones.
The Whipstick Loop Walk is easy to navigate. It is pretty much impossible to get lost on this walk which makes it perfect for a novice walker or someone who is paranoid about getting lost. The walk is also pretty busy so it's unlikely you'll feel alone and it will be pretty easy to ask for any assistance should you need it.
The Whipstick Loop Walk has pockets of tree ferns throughout the walk. There are a few minor inclines and declines but essentially this is an easy walk. Due to basically being under tree cover for almost the entire walk this is a great walk to do on super sunny days or if you are a walker who tries to stay out of the sun. Even during summer this is a nice cool walk.
So all up the Whipstick Loop Walk is a great walk. It's easy on the legs as it contains few inclines or declines, it has some of the best scenery you will find on a 6km walk, it's easy to navigate, it's nice and green and it's only a few minutes drive away from Trentham to get yourself a nice pub lunch, gelato, visit the bakery or relax.
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Location
The Whipstick Loop Walk is approximately 100km from Melbourne CBD depending on whether you want to pay tolls or not. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get there from Melbourne. The easiest way to get to the Whipstick Loop Walk is to just enter Garden of St Erth into your GPS.
Photos from the Walk
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Other Things To Do
While you are at the Whipstick Loop Walk why not consider:
- The Lerderderg Heritage River Walk
- Garden of St Erth, plant nursery and cafe
- Trentham Falls Walk
- Domino Rail Trail Walk (Trentham)
- Being a tourist in Trentham
- Taking in the high street of Blackwood
