What? No Tambo Cooper camper trailer in tow? Too bloody right!
We needed a weekend or two to let the trailer have a break and to give us a chance to clean up around the house. It wasn’t an all-work-no-play weekend though as we decided that we would go for a hike in the You Yangs, which are practically on our doorstep just 25 minutes down the road.
You Yangs National Park
I used to frequent the You Yangs for the downhill Mountain biking that can be found in the Stockyards or in the Plantation. That was back in the summer months when I was getting off work early enough to get a decent ride in. These days however, I’m stuck at a desk until 5pm and by then the sun is well on it’s way to bed.
The one thing that I hadn’t experienced were all the walking trails around the park. And the are loads of them.
Here’s a link to a Vic Parks You Yangs PDF Map. You’ll be able to see the mountain biking trails and the walking trails. There are a good number to choose from and all are spectacular for a bit a scenery.
East West Circular Walk
We decided on the East-West Circular walk. It’s a 4.5 km, 2 hour hike around one of the peaks. As Parks Vic says:
Enjoy this gentle loop walk with some medium gradients, starting and finishing at the Turntable car park. Rewarding views of the You Yangs and the surrounding area can be seen.
We took the kids. We were prepared too. For once. The Mrs had the littlest member in a Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier and I had Backpack Child Carrier
We took a little picnic lunch and found a great open grassy area at pretty much the half-way mark. It was so great to get out and about in the bush again and get a bit of exercise – we needed it!
Here are some photos from the walk
Getting ready for the hike at Turntable Car Park
All togged up and ready to go!
The start of the East-West Walk
Scenery along the East-West Walk
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