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Giant Boulder

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Off Cork Oaks Track, Mount Beckworth VIC 3363

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Features

  • Giant boulder surrounded by greenery
  • Beautiful views
  • Bushwalking
This enormous boulder towers strikingly above a sea of greenery in the Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve, set alongside the walking track from the Cork Oaks Campground to the summit of Mount Beckworth.

This is a great spot to bring children to explore. There is a stone platform on the far side of the boulder where the giant rock above is sloped and cracked, perfect for climbing. 


How to get to the Giant Boulder


The giant boulder is reached via a short walk from the Cork Oaks Campground. Follow the signed track to the summit, and you will soon come to this boulder. The boulder is located off to the right of the walking track and is not far from the campground.

Cork Oaks Campground


Surrounded by rocky peaks, bushland and beautiful views, Cork Oaks is a fantastic free campground and picnic area in the Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve. This is the perfect place to set up camp and explore the natural and historical features of Mount Beckworth. 

The campground features picnic tables, wood fire barbecues, fire pits, toilets and plenty of room for tents, caravans and RVs.

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DID YOU KNOW...

  • Bushwalking is an excellent way to get outdoors and exploring nature.
  • Kids love to climb! There are plenty of places throughout the Goldfields with great trees, rocks, fallen logs and more for kids to climb up, around and over.
 

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