Starting from the Dharnya Centre, take any of our 3 designated walking trails through the Barmah Forest. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the forest at your leisure as you take a walk with nature.
Based from the Dharnya Centre, we offer you the opportunity to select one or all three of our designated trails to walk through the Barmah National Park . You can take the Lakes Loop Track through the forest onto the shores of the Barmah Lakes or leave from the back of the Dharnya Centre, taking the Broken Creek Loop Track, through the forest joining to the Broken Creek, turning right and following the Broken Creek all the way to Rice’s Bridge or enjoy the educational aspect of the Yamyabuc Trail. The trail has multiple stopping points that include informative and educational signage, telling the Yorta Yorta stories of the significance of these sites and objects all along this trail. Take your time to soak up the feel of the forest, hear the bird calls ringing through the tree tops, or simply just take it all in as you walk through the majestic Barmah National Park.
Starting from the Dharnya Centre, take any of our 3 designated walking trails through the Barmah Forest. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the forest at your leisure as you take a walk with nature.
Based from the Dharnya Centre, we offer you the opportunity to select one or all three of our designated trails to walk through the Barmah National Park . You can take the Lakes Loop Track through the forest onto the shores of the Barmah Lakes or leave from the back of the Dharnya Centre, taking the Broken Creek Loop Track, through the forest joining to the Broken Creek, turning right and following the Broken Creek all the way to Rice’s Bridge or enjoy the educational aspect of the Yamyabuc Trail. The trail has multiple stopping points that include informative and educational signage, telling the Yorta Yorta stories of the significance of these sites and objects all along this trail. Take your time to soak up the feel of the forest, hear the bird calls ringing through the tree tops, or simply just take it all in as you walk through the majestic Barmah National Park.
Guided Walk Information
The Guided Walk uses the Yamyabuc Trail as the dedicated trail for this activity The Yamabuc Trail is some 900mtrs long, with multiple information signage points. The designated path is constructed from 20-30mm rock particles and is not suitable for people with mobility issues
What to bring – Stay comfortable and make the most of your Guided Walk by dressing appropriately and bringing with you
– Insect Repellent
– Hat
– Sunscreen
– Sunglasses
– Comfortable Walking Shoes – must be covered in (no thongs, sandals or the like footwear permitted)
– Umbrella/Poncho
– Camera
– Water (can be purchased at the Dhanya Centre if you don’t already have some)
Guides will have a first aid certificate, carry a mobile phone, water and basic first aid kit.
– The Yamyabuc trail and the Lakes Loop Trail are rated Grade 1* (*Australian Walking Tracks Grading System) They are considered easy, with flat terrain
and limited inclines.
– It is the sole responsibility of each guest to determine, prior to the commencement of a guided walk, if they are well enough and physically fit
enough to complete the walk.
– All Guided Walks are subject to weather conditions – Unsafe Wind or Extreme Heat or Heavy Rain may see the cancellation of a Guided Walk – An update via our Social Media and a direct message to people already booked will be made under these circumstances and full refunds will be offered.
– A Guided Walk may be cancelled for cultural reasons – An update via our social media – and a direct message to people already booked will be made
under these circumstances and full refunds will be offered.
– While every precaution will be taken to prevent accidents, injury, or damage. YYNAC will not be responsible for any accident, injury or damage that may occur to any person, irrespective of the extent of the injury, damage or loss and this condition of contract.
– As our walks are conducted within the Barmah National Park, guests may encounter wildlife during the walk. Guest are required to NOT interfere with
wildlife in any way. During the warmer months, snakes are prevalent within the Barmah National Park, please be aware that you may encounter a snake during a walk during the warmer months.
– As our walks are conducted within the Barmah National Park, guests are required to stay on the designated walking path at all times.
– Guided Walks will commence at the advertised time, late comers will have the option to catch up to join the walk.
