Responsible Authority:

• Parks Vic
• GV Water

Acceptable modes of transit:

Walk

Distance & duration

• Mt Hut Reservoir 2km return 1/2 -1hr (dirt track)
• Charman’s Falls 6-7km return, 4-5hrs (no track)

GPS coordinates & map

• 36°48’23.0″S 145°38’20.3″E
• -36.806393, 145.638982

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

Grade 5

Amenities:

None

Hazards

Snakes, tree and limb falls, very steep inclines, cliff faces, overhangs, steep embankments, slippery surfaces include wet surfaces, loose rocks, soil, mud and vegetation, absence of pathways, flowing water

Restrictions

• No hunting
• No camping
• No pets
• Take your rubbish with you
• Take potable water with you

Trailhead sign & Informational Signs

None (Mt Hut Reservoir, GV Water sign at gate)

Directional signs / bollards or trail markers

None

Brochure

None.

Recommendations

Significant sections of this walk are a scramble through steep bush terrain. Trail marking and eventual foot trail creation would improve access and safety.

Conclusion

For experienced, well prepared hikers only. A service track begins at and returns to the Mt Hut Reservoir GV Water gate on the Euroa-Strathbogie Road, but only goes as far as Mountain Hut Creek Reservoir itself. From here you follow the Mountain Hut Creek embankment to Waterhouse Reservoir. At this point, cross the dam wall and once again proceed upwards, around the Reservoir and again onto the creek embankment. There is no trail, the slopes are steep and littered with loose surface material. Take care. However, the reward is great. Charman’s Falls are spectacular, particularly with a good spill of water, and it is downhill all the way back.