Mount Sturgeon
Mount Sturgeon (Wurgarri)
A rock peak right beside the town of Dunkeld, standing alongside Mount Abrupt. The trail offers views over the town and the western plains.
Mount Sturgeon (Aboriginal name Wurgarri) lies north of the town of Dunkeld. Together with Mount Abrupt, it forms the landmark twin peaks at the southern end of the Grampians range. The trail starts from near the Royal Mail Hotel in town and is about 7 km return, taking roughly 3 hours, with many steep rock slopes along the way. From the summit you can see Dunkeld, Mount Abrupt and the broad western plains, and it is most beautiful at sunrise and sunset. The trail is free and has no facilities, so bring your own water. Rock faces are slippery after rain. The restaurant at the Royal Mail Hotel at the foot of the mountain is quite well known, so you can dine there after the climb. It is about 65 km from Halls Gap.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Abrupt
- Mount William (Duwil)
- Silverband Falls
- The Balconies & Reed Lookout
- Lake Bellfield
- The Pinnacle Lookout
- Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre
- Venus Baths