Langi Ghiran State Park

Langi Ghiran State Park abuts the Western Highway 80 km west of Ballarat and 14 km east of Ararat. The 2695 hectare park contains two distinct land types - rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping open woodland.

Things to Do

Picnicking

• There is a small picnic site among Candlebark Gums at the end of Kartuk Road, the main visitor access road.

Camping

• Car-based camping is restricted to the camp area at the end of Kartuk Road.
• Remote dispersed camping is permitted in the mountainous section of the park.
• Camping beside Hidden Lagoon between the two peaks is popular.
• Please use minimal impact camping practices.
• Camp fees do not apply.

Walking

• Take a walk from the picnic area along Easter Creek to the old Langi Ghiran Reservoir then along the stone water race to a scenic lookout. This is a pleasant walk showing many historic and natural features of the park.
• In the south-east of the park, the Lar-ne-Jeering Walking Track leads to an aboriginal shelter displaying art unique to the area.
• There are opportunities for 'off track' walking in the mountainous section. Intending walkers should obtain a copy of the Buangor North 1:25000 survey map No. 7523-3-N by VicMap, on sale throughout Victoria.

Driving

• A drive along Langi Ghiran Track will reveal a variety of vegetation types and landforms.
• A slow speed with stops at regular intervals is recommend.