Hepburn Regional Park is a regional park in Victoria, Australia, known for its diverse natural features and historical significance. Situated around the mineral spring townships of Daylesford, Hepburn, and Hepburn Springs, the park encompasses varied topography, from dry forests of box and peppermint to wetter areas with manna gums and messmates. It is characterized by abundant natural springs and an extinct volcano, Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin), providing a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more.
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8.40km
02:18
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130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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1.86km
00:29
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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8.94km
02:27
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150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.79km
01:36
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110m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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riders
91.5km
09:25
1,370m
1,370m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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20.9km
01:52
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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6.68km
00:46
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80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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10.6km
01:15
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190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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4.31km
00:29
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Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

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16.3km
01:59
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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12
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31.2km
01:36
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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52.5km
02:22
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550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39.7km
02:06
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640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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62.4km
03:06
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780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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36.3km
02:32
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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29.1km
01:59
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400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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31.4km
02:24
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420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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31.4km
02:09
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520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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24.9km
01:47
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490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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34.4km
02:22
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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29.6km
02:26
370m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Hepburn Regional Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The park features diverse trails and roads suitable for different interests and skill levels. Visitors can explore natural springs, historical sites, and scenic landscapes.
Yes, the park provides a range of easy-grade walking tracks suitable for casual hikers and families. Examples include the Mineral Springs Loop Walk (0.9 miles [1.5 km] circuit) and the Mount Franklin Circuit Walk (1.1 miles [1.7 km]). More options are detailed in the Easy hikes in Hepburn Regional Park guide.
Popular hiking routes include the Mineral Springs Loop Walk, Twin Bridges to Tipperary Springs (1.4 miles [2.3 km]), and sections of the longer Goldfields Track. These trails wind through bushland, along creeks, and past historical water races. For more information, refer to the Hiking in Hepburn Regional Park guide.
The park is known for its abundant natural springs, such as Sailors Falls, Tipperary Springs, Golden Springs, and Argyle Springs. It also features Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin), an extinct volcano, and picturesque waterfalls like Sailors Falls. The topography includes varied forests and wildflowers in spring.
Yes, Hepburn Regional Park offers opportunities for various cycling activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. Cyclists can utilize formal tracks and roads within and surrounding the park. Sections of the Goldfields Track are also popular for shared use.
Komoot offers several guides for cycling in the park. These include Cycling in Hepburn Regional Park, Road Cycling Routes in Hepburn Regional Park, and Gravel biking in Hepburn Regional Park. These guides provide details on suitable routes for different cycling preferences.
The park has a rich gold mining history, with numerous relics and old gold mining sites. Visitors can see the landscape-altering efforts of 1850s gold miners at locations like The Blowhole on Sailors Creek, where a diversion tunnel was created.
Parking is available at various access points throughout the park. Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin) offers an ideal setting for picnics and camping within its sheltered crater, which typically includes parking facilities. Specific parking details may vary by trailhead.
Routes in Hepburn Regional Park have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 700 visitors who have shared their experiences in the park.
Yes, the park features various running trails catering to different fitness levels. These range from easy loops like the Lake Daylesford loop (2.6 miles [4.22 km]) to more challenging routes such as The Blowhole β drystone structure loop (13.2 miles [21.3 km]). More details are in the Running Trails in Hepburn Regional Park guide.
The official website for Hepburn Regional Park is available through Parks Victoria. For general inquiries, Parks Victoria can be contacted at 13 1963.
Yes, Hepburn Regional Park features waterfalls such as Sailors Falls, which can be viewed from a dedicated staircase. Hikes to these natural attractions are available, and more information can be found in the Waterfall hikes in Hepburn Regional Park guide.

