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Wells Cave and South Jawbone Peak circuit

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Victoria

Wells Cave and South Jawbone Peak circuit

Hard

5.0

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133

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Wells Cave and South Jawbone Peak circuit

04:14

11.6km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.55 km for 612 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.79 km

Messmate Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Messmate Track is a relatively steep walking path that connects the Cooks Mill camping area with the Sugarloaf Saddle day-use area. The route climbs gradually through dense messmate and eucalypt …

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5.00 km

Wells Cave

Highlight • Cave

Wells Cave is a narrow rock passage on the steep ascent route to Sugarloaf Peak. Reaching the cave involves scrambling up exposed rock faces before squeezing through the tight gap …

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8.07 km

South Jawbone Peak

Highlight • Summit

South Jawbone Peak is a rocky lookout reachable by a short side track from the Farmyard area along the Cathedral Range ridgeline. From the summit, there are beautiful views back …

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

3.29 km

2.82 km

1.38 km

555 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

3.54 km

2.16 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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