Located close to the coast of Wilsons Promontory, Fish Creek is a stunning location set amongst the rolling hills of Gippsland Victoria. Summiting Mt Nicoll and Mount Hoddle you are greeted with stunning sweeping views with Wilson's Promontory visible in the distance as well as Victoria's stunning coastline and inland farmlands. A hike on well formed paths this is a great beginner hike that is 16km.
Mitcham Station, Calcutta Street, Mitcham VIC 3132
Pickup location for transport to the hike.
Starting out of town centre of Fish Creek we will start this scenic walk down the Great Southern Rail Trail
We make our way through wide open fields and small forest up to Mt Nicoll where there are beautiful wide sweeping views of the surrounding Gippsland area.
Continuing along we make our way over to Mount Hoddle which goes through some stunning single track between mountains with views out towards the coastline.
As we make our way down from Mount Hoddle to the Great Southern Rail Trail, it takes us back to Fish Creek Town Centre.
Drop off is back at the meeting point.
Mitcham Station, Calcutta Street, Mitcham VIC 3132
Guide fee
Transport to the hike location & return
Water
Lunch, dinner & snacks are not provided. BYO
Any other drinks outside of water are not provided
You bring your own hiking gear.
This is a day hike around the Fish Creek and the surrounding Gippsland area. Though predominantly farmland we can come in contact with animals and snakes. So it is important to take all necessary precautions and respect the wildlife we may come into contact with.
You will be required to carry your own food, drink and any hiking gear you want to bring. I would recommend comfortable and durable shoes, backpack and water as essentials. It is probably a good idea to bring an electrolyte drink as sweating will deplete your body of minerals. Dress comfortably.
Toilets are only available in Fish Creek Town Centre.
There are obviously certain hazards when hiking which is explained in an indemnity form you will need to understand and sign prior to hiking.
We have two vehicles we use for transport based on number of people. There is a 2023 Suzuki Jimny for 1 - 2 hikers and a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser GXL for 3 - 5 hikers.
This tour has exceeded my expectation! I thank the supportive and knowledgeable Phil who led the whole bunch of beginners like our group. This hike was considered to be challenging for some of us, but it was so much fun as we got to explore various landscapes along the trail. We spent our lunch on the top of the range, so rewarding!! Best view to have lunch! What we love about the tour with Phil's guidance is that Phil didn't just bring us there, but he became one of the members in the group and he made us feel that we are capable, and as if he got our back! Truly incredible experience!
Thank you so much Linh. You guys were such a fun group to hike with and it is very rewarding to see how well you guys all did.
Phil was an excellent guide, very helpful and knowledgeable. The cathedral ranges southern circuit was a very scenic and fun hike. The rock climbing and cave sections were very enjoyable and as the route was fairly level, it was not too strenuous apart from some uphill sections.
Thank you Darren, it was really great hiking with you and I look forward to it in the future.