Woodland Track off Forest Road Walk (Anglesea)

A 6.5km circuit walk which mostly follows vehicle tracks behind Anglesea and passes through heathy woodland and woodland vegetation. The tree-lined track provides good habitat for native fauna. Walkers pass through a great birdwatching area on the edge of Marshy Creek. Many small orchids grow beside the track.

Walk Summary

Starting Point: Start of Woodland Track off Forest Road
Time and Distance: 6.5 km circuit (2-3 hr)
Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Look out for motorbikes.

Walk Route Map

Woodland Track off Forest Road Walk (Anglesea)

Walk Notes

Begin the walk at the start of Woodland Track off Forest Road. The track winds downhill with the canopy of eucalypts providing sheltered habitat for the growth of understorey heathland plants. There are some great swathes of Sweet Wattle flowering in early winter, and some fine patches of the Curly Wig Sedge which is quite rare in the district. The track winds past revegetated gravel pits on your left before bringing you to the entrance to the former Geelong Rifle Club site, and take the track to the right. This is a very special area on the flats of Marshy Creek (Anglesea River) which is underground in this section. The damper marshy areas provide ideal conditions for frogs and other small creatures. There are some tall old trees with large hollows and fine specimens of Black Wattle.

Having walked south-west through the area you will reach Cecil Track. Turn left and walk down to Gum Flat Road. Turn left again and a short walk along Gum Flat Road will bring you to Woodland Track.

As you return back up along Woodland Track, stop occasionally to enjoy the view behind you.

How to Get There

From the roundabout at the corner of the Great Ocean Road and Forest Road turn into Forest Road and continue for 8.0 km to Woodland Track. Turn left and drive 100 m. Park on side of gravel access track.

Guide to Walks in the Great Otway National Park Eastern Section

You can also purchase a full colour booklet produced by the Friends of Eastern Otways containing detailed track notes and maps for 38 walks in the area from Great Escape Books in Aireys Inlet, the Anglesea News & Lotto or the Angair website.