Lake Eildon National Park Blowhard Spur Walk
Although there are numerous walk options taking in Blowhard Spur Track, our recommended walk is a 6 km circuit walk starting at the Perfect Cure Creek carpark area, near Devils Cove Camping Area in Coller Bay (Fraser Block) Lake Eildon National Park in Central Victoria. The walk offers superb views, numerous photographic opportunities and lovely Australian bushland abundant in flora and fauna.
From the Perfect Cure Creek carpark area, follow Keg Spur Track to the west which climbs steeply up to High Camp. Then follow Blowhard Spur Track east along the spur before descending down Merlo Lookout Track to the south to Merlo Lookout. Then walk west along the gravel road back to the car. The walk takes around two hours at a casual pace and is of hard grade due to the steepness of the climb and decent sections.
Two undercover Day Visitor Areas with BBQ facilities are located nearby (Forsyth and Herb Fitzroy). Camping is available in the park Camp Ground (bookings essential).
In 1956, the Big Eildon Dam project, was finished, expanding the water holding capacity of the new Lake Eildon over seven times when compared to the earlier Sugarloaf Weir. Fraser Block was established at Coller Bay on the lake's western bank, 25 minutes from Alexandra and Eildon. Fraser Block affords locals and visitors easy access to camping areas, nature walks, water access and all year fishing.
Features
- Beautiful bush setting
- Well formed tracks
- Elevated photographic opportunities
- Flora and fauna abound
- Camping nearby
- Close to Forsyth Day Visitor Area
- Close to Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area
- 20 minutes from Alexandra
- 25 minutes from Eildon
- Geocaches in the area
- Can include Point Mibus in your walk
- Steep grade for advent
FROM ALEXANDRA
1. Travel east on the Goulburn Valley Highway towards Eildon for 2 km.
2. Turn left at UT Creek Road.
3. Travel 9 km to Haines Saddle.
4. Descend 3 km to the office.
5. Turn left and follow the road to Perfect Cure Creek Carpark at Keg Spur Track.
FROM EILDON
1. Travel north on the Skyline Road for 10 km, until you reach Haines Saddle.
2. Descend 3 km to the office and intersection.
3. Turn left and follow the road to Perfect Cure Creek Carpark at Keg Spur Track.
Walk Start: Google Maps GPS: S37.169230, E145.840436
Location
Fraser Park Road, Eildon 3713 Map
Web Links
→ Fraser Block Blowhard Spur Walk Brochure (PDF)
