Big Pats Creek to Starlings Gap

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This 9.6 km (round trip) hike is a grade three hike through the Yarra State Forest and should take around 3.5 hours to complete.

It follows old timber tramways constructed originally to service sawmills that extended as far as Starlings Gap. As the walk gently inclines from Big Pats Creek, the forest becomes a wet sclerophyll forest and the trees become much taller.

Leeches are common, so bring repellent and wear long pants.

The track is mainly over old tram tracks, undulating ground, mild incline sections and some steps.

Big Pats Creek has a picnic and campground area.

A popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, it is open year-round, inclement weather permitting. Dogs are also welcome on lead.

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Yarra Ranges Tourism
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10/07/2026

Big Pats Creek

Yarra Ranges Tourism
Big Pats Picnic Ground
Big Pats Creek, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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August 6th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
07 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:35 pm

04:05 pm – 05:50 pm

06:35 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

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August 5th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
06 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm