Trail Checklist

Name:

Honeysuckle Creek Walk, Violet Town

Responsible Authority:

Authorities

• Strathbogie Shire Council
• Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA)

Community

• Honeysuckle Recreational Environment Project (HREP)
• Violet Town Action Group (VTAG)

Acceptable modes of transit:

• Foot and cycle

Distance & duration

• 3km as a circuit or divided into 1km or 2km loops across bridges

GPS coordinates & map

36°38’01.0″S 145°43’05.8″E

-36.633606, 145.718286

Grading (using the Parks Vic Track and Trail Grading Manual):

• Grade 2

Amenities:

• Multiple entry points
• Easy car parking
• Open parks and gardens
• Native plantings
• Good for bird watching
• Picnic tables and seating
• Informational signage
• 4 Bridges across creek
• Public toilets in adjacent Recreation Reserve
• Rubbish bins in adjacent Recreation Reserve
• Shelter in adjacent Recreation Reserve
• Sporting facilities including swimming pool and Skate Park in adjacent Recreation Reserve
• Caravan Park
• Commercial centre nearby

Hazards

Snakes, tree and limb falls, flowing water, uneven ground and slippery surfaces

Restrictions

• No camping
• No horses
• No dirt bikes

Trailhead sign

• Not present

Directional signs / bollards or trail markers

• Present, but not always and can be unclearBrochure  – HREP brochure available

Conclusion

This is an established, easy, bushy parkland walk with options for longer or shorter loops available. It is currently in frequent use by the public.