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Raglan Falls is an 11km, grade 3 return hike in Mount Buangor State Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 3.5 hours to complete.

Length: 11km

Duration: 3.5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Return

Start: Middle Creek Campground

End: Middle Creek Campground

Location: Mount Buangor State Park

State: Victoria

Nearby town: Beaufort

From state capital: 181km

Latitude: -37.3326481

Longitude: 143.24650515568894

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Hike Overview

The Raglan Falls walk steeply ascends to Cave Hill where the vegetation begins to change from sub alpine species to tall eucalyptus forests with shrubby understory as you approach the falls. The views from Cave Hill area are spectacular. Soaring high, wedge tailed Eagles can often be seen.

Camping

Middle Creek, Mt Buangor State Park, is a large grassed campground dotted with large gums. Suitable for both tent and caravan/trailer based camping the site has drop toilets and a covered picnic area. Easy to get to the area makes for a great base camp for trial bike riders, 4WD enthusiests hikers and wild life watches. The site is free.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Raglan Falls Hike (11km)

Total distance: 12442 m
Max elevation: 863 m
Min elevation: 424 m
Total climbing: 812 m
Total descent: -812 m

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Getting there

Raglan Falls Hike (11km)

Mount Buangor State Park is located between Ararat and Beaufort on the Western Highway, Route A8. Take Ferntree Gully Road off the Western Highway. Just after the park entrance keep left on to Jimmy Smith Rd and Middle Creek Camping Area is on the left. The access road is unsealed but suitable for 2WD.

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About the region

Mount Buangor State Park is located 60 kilometres west of Ballarat, Victoria in Bayindeen. The 2400 hectare Park takes in varied eucalypt forest, creek flats, a waterfall, steep escarpments and Mount Buangor, the area's highest peak. The park contains a 15 km network of walking trails, many extend into the adjoining Mount Cole State Forest. Dogs are not permitted in this park.

Mount Buangor State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Eastern Maar Peoples. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Eastern Maar Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

The Mount Buangor State Park allows you to explore a variety of landscapes including eucalypt forest, creek flats, waterfalls and steep escarpments. From the peak of Mount Buangor, the highest in the area, you can experience spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Middle Creek is a good spot for large groups to camp or for camping in caravans. The section of the Bukkertillible and Sugarloaf walks between The Cave and 2 Mile Circuit is a semi remote and steep walk suitable for experienced bushwalkers only. Please be aware that in wet conditions this section of track can become quite slippery.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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