The NEW South Face Road is now OPEN!
The South Face Road is the quickest route (via Rawson and Erica) from Traralgon. Travel time between Erica and Rawson to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is less than 40 minutes.
The South Face Road is unsealed, but it provides all weather access without steep gradients or sharp hairpin bends. The road was developed as a logging road and has been designed to modern transport standards. In winter, the South Face Road is cleared of snow.
A major intersection with new ticket office and entry gate has been developed at the Neulynes Mill site on the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road.
Click here for a map of the South Face Road.
From Traralgon: Turn at set of traffic lights at McDonalds in town centre of Traralgon. Travel along Grey Street and follow signs to Tyers/Walhalla (C477, C481, C461). Continue on the C481 through Rawson. At Parkers Corner, turn right onto the Thomson Valley Road. 3km along, turn left onto South Face Road. PLEASE NOTE: The South Face Road is 25km long. The advised maximum speed is 50km/h. The South Face Road is unsealed, drive with care and reduce your seppd. Turn on your headlights for greater visibility and watch out for wildlife. Slow down and enjoy the drive.
From Melbourne: Take a scenic drive via the Princes Highway turning off at Robin Hood, or alternatively, drive along the Warburton Highway and turn off at Yarra Junction continuing through Powelltown which joins the main road at Noojee. Either way, the journey is less than 160km from Melbourne’s CBD and even less from the southern or eastern suburbs. The road to the day car park is sealed, maintained and an easy walk to the Village Central.
Transport Services:
There are several different services to get you up to Mt Baw Baw with the luxury of being driven by an experienced driver. You can just relax, sit back on the bus and enjoy the scenery.
For information on Mt Baw Baw transport services, please click here.
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