MOUNT COLE STATE FOREST

Located one hours drive west of Ballarat, just off the Western Highway, Mt Cole State Forest is 25 kilometres from the township of Beaufort and marks the gateway to the Pyrenees Wine District and the Grampians. The 2400 hectare Park takes in varied eucalypt forest, creek flats, a waterfall, steep escarpments and Mount Buangor, the area's highest peak. There are picnic and camping facilities along the creek flats. Walking tracks connect the picnic areas and traverse the escarpment to give great views of the surrounding country.

Things to Do

Picnicking
* There are picnic facilities at Bailes, Middle Creek and Ferntree.

Camping
* Middle Creek accommodates large groups, caravans and individual sites.
* Ferntree is much smaller and has only five individual sites. Camp fees do not apply.

Walking
* There is a 15 km network of walking tracks in the park, many of which extend into the adjoining Mount Cole State Forest.
* The Waterfalls Nature Walk, which begins at Ferntree picnic area, is a short walk suited to most people. The walk leads to the Ferntree Waterfalls and the upper sections of Middle Creek.
* The Cave Walking Track from Middle Creek campground is a steep and strenuous walk which takes you to a large rock overhang and extensive views to the south and west.

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