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Happy Hollow plank crossing – Blue Lake loop from Nillumbik Shire Council

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Victoria

Happy Hollow plank crossing – Blue Lake loop from Nillumbik Shire Council

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Happy Hollow plank crossing – Blue Lake loop from Nillumbik Shire Council

05:31

19.7km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Happy Hollow plank crossing

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They had installed a really good proper bridge but shortly after it was wiped out by a recent flood and we are back to a plank crossing, but it does …

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13.1 km

Plenty Gorge Park protects a rugged stretch of bushland north-east of Melbourne, where the Plenty River cuts through rocky cliffs and open woodland. The park combines elevated ridgelines, river flats …

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14.4 km

Blue Lake Circuit

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Aside from a couple of short, steep sections the Blue Lake Circuit is an easy loop around Plenty Gorge Park. The tracks namesake lake is famous for its turquoise waters …

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15.1 km

Blue Lake

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Blue Lake in Plenty Gorge Park is a former quarry that, at certain times of year, takes on a striking turquoise colour. The lake is set within steep, rocky surroundings …

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15.7 km

Ace Lookout

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Ace Lookout offers clear views across Blue Lake and the surrounding bushland in Plenty Gorge Park. A short detour from the Blue Lake Circuit leads to this viewing point, where …

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16.2 km

Yellow Gum Ridge Track

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Yellow Gum Ridge Track follows an elevated line through open woodland dominated by yellow gum eucalypts. The path moves across gently undulating ground with sections of exposed rock and dry …

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

6.59 km

4.74 km

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

1.80 km

1.53 km

708 m

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

16°C

1°C

0 %

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Happy Hollow plank crossing – Blue Lake loop from Nillumbik Shire Council

Happy Hollow plank crossing

Sweet Lookout

Plenty Gorge Park

Blue Lake Circuit

Blue Lake

Ace Lookout

Yellow Gum Ridge Track

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