East Walk and Spanish Onion Circuit (18km)

East Walk and Spanish Onion Circuit is an 18km, grade 4 hike located in the Lerderderg State Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 5-6 hrs to complete.

The East Walk and Spanish Onion Circuit starts and finishes in beautiful O’Briens Crossing Picnic Area.

Follow the Lerderderg River downstream before climbing to the top of the Lerderderg Gorge for fantastic views over the river and rugged bushland. The East Walk and Spanish Onion Circuit is a challenging but rewarding day hike for experienced hikers wanting to capture that feeling of remoteness while remaining close to Melbourne.

Along the way keep an eye out for koalas in the Manna Gum trees and colourful Spotted Pardalote high in the canopy. Silvereye are another common site and you might see them perched on the stems of inflorescences of the Slender Saw-sedge.