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mushroom rocks

Wander with reverence amongst this sacred site. There are references indicating that this location is a significant meeting place for traditional people. The full significance is yet to be published. The Great Forest National Park is dedicated to respecting and connecting to the cultural significance associated with place. 
​Starting and finishing at the Mt Erica car park this return walk meanders through wonderful forests to an impressive outcrop of granite tors.  Be prepared for freezing conditions in the cooler months as snow is common at this elevation. Several other attractions are accessible from Mt Erica car park providing a perfect base to explore some of Mt Baw Baw's most magnificent treasures. Please be respectful and leave only footprints. 
ACTIVITY
Walking & Camping 
DIFFICULTY
Grade 3
Inexperienced walkers with moderate fitness
Short steep sections
DISTANCE
4.25 km return
ENVIRONMENT
Alpine Ash Montane Wet Forest
Elevation ~ 1100 -1240m 
ACCESSIBILITY
2WD on well-formed roads 
​Car park at Mt Erica car park 
FACILITIES
Toilets at car park 

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mt baw baw tourist drive 
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  • Home
  • Park
    • Park Science
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    • Warburton
    • Toolangi
    • Healesville
    • Marysville
    • Kinglake
    • Baw Baw
    • Noojee
    • Buxton
    • Eildon
  • Activities
    • Giant Trees >
      • Ada Tree
      • Kalatha Tree
      • Monda Giants
      • Black Beard
      • Yea Link Tree
      • Elephant Tree
      • Mountain Monarchs
    • Waterfalls >
      • Toorongo Falls
      • La La Falls
      • Masons Falls
      • Steavenson Falls
      • Wombelano Falls
      • Wilhelmina Falls
      • Keppel Falls
      • Snobs Creek Falls
    • Rainforest >
      • Wirrawilla
      • Rainforest Gallery
      • Beech Gully Track
      • Ada Tree
    • Hiking >
      • Walk Into History
      • O'Shannasy Aquaduct Trail
      • Tanglefoot loop
      • Keppel Lookout Trail
      • Cumberland walk
      • Cathedral Ranges
      • Donnelly Weir to Mt St Leonard
      • Mt Erica
      • Mushroom rocks
      • Blowhard summit
      • Bicentennial National Trail
    • Camping >
      • Starlings Gap Campground
      • Ada no.2 camping
      • Federal Mill Camping
      • Toorongo Falls Camping
      • Poplars campground
      • Murrindindi scenic reserve
    • Picnic Areas >
      • Tanglefoot Picnic Area
      • Dom Dom Saddle
      • Badger Weir
      • Donnelly Weir
      • Blackwood Picnic Area
      • Fernshaw Picnic Area
      • Starlings Gap Campground
      • Wirrawilla
    • Views >
      • Mount Donna Buang
      • Mt Sugarloaf
      • Mt St Leonard
      • Seven Acre Rock
      • Mt Torbreck
    • Scenic Drives >
      • The Acheron Way
      • Black Spur
      • South Face Road
      • Mt Baw Baw Tourist Drive
    • Cycling
    • Historic Sites >
      • Trestle Bridge
      • Federal Mill Camping
      • Ada no.2 camping
      • Walk Into History
    • Arts
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Ben Cairn
    • Caves >
      • Brittania Caves
    • Horse Riding
    • Entertainment
    • Trail bike riding
    • 4WD
  • Tours
    • Tall trees, rain forest & winery Lunch
    • Self Drive Tours
    • Tours self drive
  • Support
    • Business Supporters
    • Sign up
    • Donate
  • Films
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Store
  • Accommodation
  • Wildlife
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us