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About this walk
Explore the natural beauty of the Wail State Forest on with 2 easy and relaxing bushwalks.
The Wail Trail and Scenic Loop walks are located near the Wail nursery office and meander through stringybark and native pine open woodland. Both walks start from a car park which is easily accessible by all vehicles.
The Wail Trail is approximately 1.5km and will take around 30-45 minutes to complete, returning to the car park.
The Wail Scenic Loop, which links off the Wail Trail, is approximately 2.5km and takes around 1.5 hours to complete.
A natural wonderland
In spring, many different wildflowers can be seen along both the walks. At ground level you may be lucky enough to see pink finger orchids, tiger orchids, twining blue fringe lilies and button daisies. In the shrub layer you will see heaths, correas, tea-tree, banksias and many other beautiful flowering plants.
Tree species you’ll pass include brown stringybarks, slender cypress pines, yellow gums and red gums. Some of the species are labelled around the walk to help you identify what you are looking at.
Discover rich cultural history
The Wail State Forest and adjoining Little Desert National Park have a rich and diverse cultural history. The Wotjobaluk people lived and hunted along the Wimmera River and nearby woodland plains for thousands of years, where food, shelter and water were plentiful.
There are numerous cultural sites found at Wail including scar trees, middens and surface scatters. The Traditional Owners ask all visitors to respect these cultural sites. All sites are protected by law.
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- You'll pass many tree species and in spring bursts of beautiful wildflowers
- Both walks are graded as basic
You'll pass many tree species and in spring bursts of beautiful wildflowers
Both walks are graded as basic
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Page last updated: 19/03/24