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Zig Zag Track to Hemphills Track

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Zig zag Rd to Hemphills trail

2. Zig Zag Track to Hemphills Track - 1.3km, 15-25mins, Easy

The Zig Zag Track winds its way down through wet Messmate forest to Hemphills Track. You will hear many bird species calling through the valley.

Where does this trail start?

Walking trails

Railway station to Old Scout Camp trail

1.4KM - Easy to moderate

Bawden Rd / Douglas Rd trail

Cross to Cameron trail

Walk towards the Tearooms, turn left and follow the walking track sign to the Western Lookout loop, with views of Woodend and the surrounding areas.

2.2KM - Moderate to Difficult

The track runs parallel with the road for a short distance before zigzagging up the southern face of Mount Macedon

2.7KM - Easy to Moderate

Cameron to Camels Hump trail

Camels Hump/Clyde Track trail

Clyde track to Alton Rd trail

Follow the descending track through the remnant stand of wet Messmate/gum forest through the plantation areas to Alton Road.

Alton Rd to Douglas Rd trail

Bawden Rd to Macedon Railway trail

1.8KM - Easy to Moderate

Camels Hump to Days trail

Hemphills to Mount Towrong trail

1.5KM - Difficult

Mount Towrong to ANZAC Road trail

The most significant war memorial in Victoria after the Shrine of Remembrance. At 21m tall, the cross is a truly amazing monument.

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