The Village/McMillans trails offer a relaxing walk through Snow Gum woodland and subalpine heathland. This trail takes you through the open areas of McMillans and Baragwanath Flats; these areas showcase a wide variety of native orchids and wildflowers. McMillans Flat is a prime example of subalpine wet heathland, which is potential Baw Baw Frog habitat. Baragwanath Flat is named after Mr Baragwanath, director of Geological Survey 1903, who was involved in the preparation of a geological map of the area.

The Baw Baw Frog is restricted to the Mt Baw Baw Baw Plateau, where it lives in the wet heathland and sphagnum moss bogs. It may be found among the roots of heathland plants growing in the sphagnum or under fallen debris. The size of the frog population on the plateau appears to have declined in recent years. (Museum Victoria, 2005)

Along this trail you'll come across Anthill Lookout, affectionately named after a hungry colony of ants. This lookout provides views across the Tyers River catchment with Talbot Peak and Mt Erica in the background.

References: Museum Victoria (2005), Information Sheet Baw Baw Frog, Frogs of Victoria Series.

Strickland, Kathie and Peter (1997). Sub- Alpine Flora of the Baw Baw Plateau Victoria, Kareelah, Victoria This publication is for sale at the Village Central Retail Shop.

Before heading out on any trip onto the plateau it is advisable that you read and adhere to the important points set out on this page. This will not only ensure that you trip is an enjoyable one but will help in the environmental management of this unique area for future generations.

Subalpine vegetation is extremely fragile and takes years to regenerate, please -

• Remain on formed trails and avoid wet areas at all times to save trampling sensitive vegetation.

• Refrain from lighting fires and we advocate the use of fuel stoves only.

• Let someone know before you go and contact them on your return.

• Weather on the plateau can deteriorate rapidly and snow can occur at any time of the year. Please ensure that you are carrying the appropriate clothing before setting out on your trip.

• Please use toilets where provided, if not please bury waste at least 100m from any watercourse.

• Carry it in, Carry it out. Please dispose of rubbish (including cigarette butts) in the appropriate bins provided within the village.

• Please preserve heritage for the future. Do not climb on the cairn.

• Leave No Trace

Please recycle and help us to reduce paper waste, by returning this flyer to where you picked it up.

For more information visit the resort office or Call 03 5165 1136 www.mountbawbaw.com.au

Edition 11/05

There are two access points to the Village/ McMillans trail. For the intermediate start, begin at the Skiosk and make your way up the Summit T-Bar line until tower 4, take a left and follow the Village Trail to 5 Ways.

Alternatively for more advanced walkers, start at Mueller's Trail located at the footbridge over the East Tanjil River situated near the bottom of the Maltese Cross T-Bar. A steep climb (advanced) is encountered for the initial 600m until you reach 5 Ways located at the Village, Summit and Muellers Trail intersection.

From 5 Ways follow the Village Trail through the woodland above Tanjil Plain, McMillans Flat and on to the northern end of Baragwanath Flat. Continue on to the southern end of Baragwanath Flat and you will come to an intersection. Turn right and follow McMillans Trail until it intersects with the Village Trail. Take a left turn onto Village Trail and head back towards 5 Ways. From this point either take the advanced walk back along Mueller's Trail to the bottom of Maltese Cross T-Bar. Or alternatively keep following Village Trail through Dam Valley to the Summit T-bar. Follow the Summit T-bar line down to the Skiosk.

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This is an intermediate/advanced walk appro: 4.5km long and takes a moderately fit person approx 3 hr return.

Mt Baw Baw (1564 metres)

* Map is a guide only

Notice there are no trees in the heathlands? This is due to cold air and wetness that settles in the valleys.