YOU YANGS NORTHERN RANGE CIRCUIT TRACK

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    GRADING

    Level 3

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    FITNESS

    Moderate

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    DISTANCE

    12 km

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    DURATION

    Approx 3 hrs

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    ELEVATION

    454 metres

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    CALORIES

    Approx 1,130 cal

Topographic map of a hiking trail around Flinders Peak and You Yangs Regional Park, with contour lines indicating elevation changes and the trail marked in yellow.

  • General Views

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TERRAIN

The You Yangs Northern Circuit Loop features rugged granite peaks, gentle slopes, open woodland, rocky outcrops, and scenic ridgelines with panoramic views, offering a moderately challenging yet rewarding hiking experience.

GRADING & FITNESS

Grade 3 reflects the loop’s moderate elevation gain, variable terrain (including granite outcrops and narrow trails), and its overall length, which may range from 10–13 km depending on the exact route taken. It requires a moderate fitness level.

GOURMET PLATTER & MEDIA COVERAGE

A gourmet spread of meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits foccacia and banana bread will be on offer at the end of the hike. Packages includes media coverage of your adventure by the accompanying HACO guides. View our food offer here.

DESTINATION & TRAVEL TIME

The starting point of this hike is on Rockwell Rd, Little River VIC 3211 and is approximately a 56min drive from the Melbourne CBD. You can click the button below to obtain the hiking starting point co-ordinates on google maps.

STARTING POINT

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  • $220pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code LNTXXX

    HIKE WITHOUT TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants transport themselves to a designated hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE

  • $255pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code LWTXXX

    HIKE WITH TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants will be picked up from a single designated point and transported by HACO to and from the hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE
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