Sundial to The Pinnacle

Starting from Sundial Car Park, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Sundial Peak Lookout and back. As you traverse through the southern side of the Wonderland Range, you can enjoy the views of Mount Rosea and Lake Bellfield, scattered along the heath forest. The lookout offers you marvellous views of the valley from certain vantage points. The area is suitable for picnicking, and there are only a few steep sections towards the middle of the walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Photo by admin, 2021.

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Safer Bushwalks

Tips on staying safe on track

Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle & Sundial Car Park (-37.1723029,142.5144915)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Highway, A8, Stawell. Turn on to Grampians Road, C216 then drive for 24.6 km Turn right onto Mount Victory Road, C222 and drive for another 2.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Victory Road, C222 and drive for another 2.7 km Turn left onto Silverband Road, C218 and drive for another 2.5 km Turn left onto Sundial Road and drive for another 1.2 km Turn left onto Sundial Car Park and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Sundial Carpark at the end of Sundial Road, pass through the bollard and head towards the green "Pinnacle - Wonderland Carpark - Halls Gap" sign. Pass by the said sign (to your left) and head along the narrow dirt track next to it. Follow the track as it meanders north to continue along Sundial to The Pinnacle Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle & Sundial Car Park Start heading along Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle (a walking track). Find the toilet at the start. After another 230 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle & Lakeview Lookout Loop) turn left, to head along Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle.
	After another 1000 m (at the intersection of Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle & Wonderland Forest Loop) turn right, to head along Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle.
	After another 460 m (at the intersection of Wonderland Car Park to Pinnacle & Sundial Car Park to Pinnacle) turn right, to head along Wonderland Car Park to Pinnacle. After another 15 m cross the bridge After another 10 m head up the 6 surface\|wood steps (about 4 m long) Then come to "The Pinnacle".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2 km to get back to the start.

Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sundial to The Pinnacle

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 25 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	25 m	[toilet]

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