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Tipperary Track is a 15km, grade 3 hike in Hepburn Regional Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 5 hours to complete.

Length: 15km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: One Way

Start: Lake Daylesford

End: Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

Location: Hepburn Regional Park

State: Victoria

Nearby town: Daylesford

From state capital: 112km

Latitude: -37.34796999

Longitude: 144.13715422153476

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Hike Overview

Tracing the route of the old water races cut by miners last century, the Tipperary Track passes disused goldfields, mineral springs and stands of deciduous trees that blaze with colour in autumn. Look out for the Blowhole, a tunnel built to divert water and allow sluicing for gold in the dry creek bed. Reward yourself with a relaxing spa and massage at journey's end in Hepburn Springs.

You can hike this trail in either direction, starting at Lake Daylesford or to Central Springs Reserve. The first section takes you to Twin Bridges where you cross the Midland Highway and walk to Tipperary Springs.The next section is from Tipperary Springs to Bryces Flat, then onto Breakneck Gorge and Liberty and Golden Springs. Then to Jackson's Lookout to finish at the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve.

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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Tipperary Track (15km)

Total distance: 15076 m
Max elevation: 547 m
Min elevation: 400 m
Total climbing: 358 m
Total descent: -431 m

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Getting there

Tipperary Track (15km)

From Melbourne CBD travel over the Westgate Bridge and take the Western Ring Road until the left Western Highway exit with signs to Ballarat. Once on the Western Highway travel for about one hour until the Ballan/Daylesford turnoff. After taking this left exit turn right toward Daylesford and travel for around 30 kilometres then follow the signs to Lake Daylesford.

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About the region

Hepburn Regional Park nestles around the famous mineral springs townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs. Rich with natural springs and relics from the gold mining era, the park abounds with opportunities for bushwalking, mountain bike and horse riding, picnicking and nature study. Mount Franklin is a small volcanic crater with basic camping set amid exotic trees.

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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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Tipperary Track (15km)