Pyrenees Range

The Pyrenees Ranges are widely renowned for their wine making expertise. At two hours drive west of Melbourne, this area has some fantastic and challenging tracks as well as great scenery and all within coo-ee of a nice country pub if you feel like a counter tea and catching up with the locals. There are a few camping places within the Pyrenees such as Cameron Track Campgrounds, however the Glenpatrick Reserve is idyllic. Once used for cricket, the reserve features a large cleared area, toilets, and a pavilion with sheltered tables and a large fireplace. The reserve is in the middle of many tracks and you can stay for a few days and not travel in and out on the same track twice. It is also the site of the now famous ExplorOz Victorian Gathering each November.

Venture north thru the ranges and you are at Warrenmang for fine food and wine, Remy also have vineyards to visit and Avoca has THE BEST Bakery in the area. Waterfalls Picnic and Campground is a quiet secluded area providing plenty of space for your pets to run. The 4WD tracks within the area are superb and rather challenging in places, and there are a couple of nice walks including ‘The Valley Walk’ - a one kilometre return, easy grade walk, and the one-way ‘Pyrenees Endurance Walk’, which is a more demanding 18km walk.

Environment

This area is a classic eucalypt forest area, tracks, when dry, have good traction and a variety of wildlife including Koala, echidna and Kangaroo can be seen.

History

The area was a Chinese stronghold during the gold rush with many ounces being taken from the ground. Although not as rich as the Ballarat and Bendigo diggings there was still a good income to be hewn from the ground. There is an old cemetery near the GlenPatrick Reserve and if you are lucky enough to meet Colin the local reserve committee member, ask him to show you further sites of historical significance in the area. It’s a decent walk but worth the effort.

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Normal good vehicle preparation is handy but being so close, its not a necessity to carry two spare wheels or other things considered important for more remote areas.

Tyre pressures around 22-25PSI will see you comfortably negotiate the tracks in the area.

Permits

No Permits required, but the GlenPatrick Reserve Committee appreciate donations to help improve what is already a great place, so if you like the place then please make a donation. For more information on the Pyrenees Region, please contact the Avoca Information Centre during office hours.

Fuel Usage

Diesel	ULP	LPG
4cyl 15 litres	4cyl 18 litres	4cyl 22 litres
6cyl 17 litres	6cyl 20 litres	6cyl 19 litres
8cyl 17 litres	8cyl 18 litres

Best Time To Visit

All year around is fine, however during winter the tracks can be very muddy and slippery. Avoid the region in the peak of the Victorian Winter or when rain has been forecast.

Where to Stay

Services & Supplies

No Services & Supplies available for this trek