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Hepburn Regional Park
Nestled around the famous mineral springs townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs, Hepburn Regional Park is a real treasure rich with picturesque waterfalls, spectacular views, natural springs and relics from the Gold Rush era.
Discover serene bushland and natural beauty. Visit the mineral springs of Sailors Falls, Tipperary Springs, Golden and Argyle Springs as you walk along the many tracks that wind through the bushland and along the creeks and water races.
Take the Mineral Springs Loop Walk for a view of Sailors Falls, or walk from Breakneck Falls to Golden Springs, sampling some of the ‘curative’ waters, before making your way to Jacksons Lookout for panoramic views from the tower over the surrounding landscape. Stop in for a wood-fired barbecue picnic at Mount Franklin, Twin Bridges or Bryces Flat and take in the serenity of this beautiful retreat.
Part of the 210km Goldfields Track runs through Hepburn Regional Park, providing a popular shared track for walking and mountain biking all year round. Linking Ballarat and Bendigo, the Goldfields Track is the longest shared track in Victoria. Keen mountain bikers can explore other shared tracks in the park and surrounds, but please follow the signage and be mindful of other trail users.
Stand on the viewing platform at The Blowhole and witness the landscape-altering changes 1850s gold miners were willing to undertake in their quest for gold. Miners diverted the flow of Sailors Creek through the hillside in order to work a bend in the creek line. Take your pick of a long or short loop walk through the remnants of gold rush workings.
Set up camp at Mount Franklin or at a caravan park in one of the picturesque surrounding towns, such as Daylesford. Stay awhile, replenish in nature and explore this beautiful area, including the nearby Creswick Regional Park.
Hepburn Regional Park - track closures
Hepburn Regional Park is open for visitors, however, due to storm damage Tipperary Springs Day Visitor Area, several walking trails and parts of the Goldfields Track are closed. Parks Victoria and DJAARA are working hard to reopen these areas as soon as possible. Please see map and information on track closures to best plan your visit.
Things To Do
Walking in Hepburn Regional Park
Camping at Hepburn Regional Park
Mineral Springs at Hepburn Regional Park
Picnicking at Hepburn Regional Park
Hepburn Regional Park
Common birds to spot in the area include White-Browed Scrub Wrens, Grey Currawongs, Crimson Rosellas, White-Throated Tree-Creepers and Yellow Robins. The Rufous Fantail and Satin Flycatcher visit the gullies seasonally.
Koalas and kangaroos are often sighted in the park while the rare Brush-Tailed Phascogale is a shy resident and seldom seen.
Tours and adventure experiences in parks
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Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.
How to get there
Hepburn Regional Park
Hepburn Regional Park is 110km north-west of Melbourne via the Western Freeway (M8 National). Follow the Ballan-Daylesford Road after taking the exit from the freeway.
Linked train and coach services are available from Melbourne to Daylesford via Woodend or Ballarat.
When you're there
When to go
Need to know
Hepburn Regional Park
Accessibility
Sailors Falls has an all abilities toilet with a stonework and compacted gravel path from a gravel carpark. Works have commenced on all abilities toilet facilities at Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin).
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety
To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Jacksons Lookout (Hepburn Regional Park)
Jacksons Lookout
Visitors, please note Jacksons lookout road is temporarily closed whilst we complete necessary repairs. The Lookout remains open to pedestrians. -
Hepburn Regional Park
Tipperary Springs Visitor area closed
Tipperary Springs Visitor node with all associated assets due to flood impact. Crews will assess and reopen when safe.Bryces Flat walking trails closed
Bryces Flat is open, however only accessible via the western side of Bald Hill Road. All associated walking tracks are closed due to flood impact.Track closures due to flood impact
Walking tracks on either side of Sailors Creek between Twin Bridges and The BlowholeBlowhole walking tracks closed
The Blowhole carpark, viewing platform and lower viewing platform via the main staircase is open, however all other associated walking tracks are closedSailors Falls - walking loop closed
Sailors Falls - walking loop closed due to damage to bridges, walking tracks and landslips -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2023
Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information -
Doctors Gully (Hepburn Regional Park)
Mine Tailings management
Tailings from former mining activities have been identified in bushland along Doctor Gully Rd in Hepburn. These tailings contain elevated levels of heavy metals which can be harmful to human health. Please follow the directions on signs in the area to avoid contact with these tailings. Parks Victoria and the Environment Protection Authority are working to identify and assess the extent of mine tailings along Doctors Gully RdAttachments: Hepburn Regional Park - Tailings (322KB)
How we keep it special
The Dja Dja Wurrung People have Aboriginal Title over six parks and reserves within their settlement area, which are jointly managed, including Hepburn Regional Park. These parks are jointly managed and overseen by the Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board. A Joint Management Plan for the Dja Dja Wurrung parks is in place.
Keep this park beautiful by taking your rubbish home. Fires are permitted in constructed fire pits only for the whole park, no fires are permitted on days of total fire ban.