You Yangs Regional Park

The You Yangs are a distinctive and much-loved landmark. These granite peaks, which are the remains of an ancient, weathered volcano, offer a fantastic destination for hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The most popular walk is the challenging climb up the 450 steps to the summit of Flinders Peak, which rewards with breathtaking 360-degree views. The park has numerous other walking tracks, including the gentler Big Rock walk. It is an important cultural site for the Wadawurrung people and is home to abundant wildlife, including a healthy koala population. The park has excellent picnic and barbecue facilities. To protect the wildlife, dogs are not permitted. The park gates open and close at set times. Entry is free.