Kinglake Ranges Heritage Trail (Kinglake - Kinglake West)
The walking trail, 12.6km in length (one-way) which goes along the central spine of the Kinglake Ranges, starts at the corner of Whittlesea - Kinglake Rd and Whittlesea-Yea Rd and ends at Kinglake Central. The track is located on the north side of the main road between Kinglake and Kinglake West. The trail follows the route of the timber railway, which operated from 1911 to 1926, along the central spine of the range.
The 32 information panels incorporate text, photographs, artist's impressions, maps and general information to explain site significance. It features locally designed and crafted signage highlighting the local flora and fauna and sites of historic interest. It also displays the work of local artists and school children.
The trail boards are:
1. Trail Information & Map
2. Kinglake West Settlement
3. Railway & Businesses
4. Artwork
5. Kinglake West School & Church
6. Kinglake West Hall & CFA
7. Farming & Timber
8. National Park
9. Pheasant Creek Post Office & Store
10. St Teresa's Church
11. Morella Guesthouse
12. Beale Avenue
13. The Uplands
14. Farming & Timber, Exton Family
15. Trail Information & Map
16. School & Community
17. Memorial Reserve
18. SEC Power Line
19. Frank Thomson Reserve
20. Tourist Map 1928
21. St Peter's Church
23. St Mary's Church
24. Trust Reserve
25. State Emergency Service
26. Kinglake Pony Club
28. Kinglake Name & Gold
29. Settlement & National Park
30. Businesses & School
31. Local Interests
32. Trail Information & Map
Location of Trail Boards
Western part of trail
Eastern part of trail
Location
Cnr Whittlesea-Yea Road and Forest Street, Kinglake West Map
Web Links
→ Kinglake Ranges Heritage Trail Map (Eastern part)
→ Kinglake Ranges Heritage Trail Map (Western part)
