Fern Gully Walk is a Parks Victoria walk in Victoria’s High Country, 8.0 km NE of Briagolong.
- Walk · 2 km one way · 45 min · Grade 3
A small gully provides just enough moisture to provide a much different range of plant species to that of the surrounding dry ridge. Fern Gully Loop is the shortest loop option in the Freestone network of tracks. Approximately 2km in length it provides a good idea of the different vegetation types around Blue Pool and the Freestone Creek. The track is named for a small section of vegetation which has established itself in a moist gully receiving slightly more moisture than the dry ridge above. Access to the loop begins West of the Blue pool swimming area. An old mine shaft is present along the track and although covered now it provides a reminder of the past use of this area and that…
Bushwalking experience recommended · Formed track · Short steep hills · Occasional steps · Limited signage
Getting there
From Briagolong follow the Freestone Creek Road approximately 10km or 10 minutes to the Blue Pool carpark area. The loop is accessed from the West side of Blue Pool.
Track closures nearby
Live from Vicmap. Closures change often — check Parks Victoria before you travel.
Nearby
- Blue Pool Lake · 138 m SE
- Old Gold Mine Attraction · 229 m NW
- Freestone Creek Walking Track Walk · 240 m SE
- Blue Pool Day Visitor Area Picnic area · 294 m SE
- Froam Campground · 310 m NE
- Track Ninety Six Walk · 327 m S
- Blue Pool Campground Campground · 358 m S
- Mckinnons Point Campground · 1.7 km N
Details: Parks Victoria via DataVic (CC BY 4.0). Spotted something out of date? Opening hours and conditions change — always check before you travel.