The Ridgeline Trail

We're preparing for a suite of works that align with the Ridgeline Trail Community Vision(PDF, 69MB) which aims to transform a service road into a scenic trail that runs along the Spring Creek Valley ridgeline.

The 3.7km Ridgeline Trail connects Bellbrae, Jan Juc and Torquay, and the upgrade and extension of the current pathway will create a safer journey for children, their families and others.

We're leading two planned pathway projects that align with the community vision:

An asphalt upgrade of the 2.6km Old Great Ocean Road – between Bellbrae Reserve and Christian College – from a service road to a regional shared trail.
Construction of a new 1.1km pathway extension from Christian College to Duffields Road. This section is currently a dirt track.

We'll update this webpage and communicate through our other channels at this project progresses.

Above image: Ferne Millen

What is The Ridgeline Trail?

The Ridgeline Trail is a community trail that connects us to nature, to each other, to Country and culture. It is being brought to life by the local community. School families, local environmental and community groups as well as local businesses are working collaboratively with Council, state government, and utility providers to build the trail.

The Ridgeline Trail is a window into Spring Creek Valley with views across the hinterland to the coast. Situated alongside this beautiful part of Torquay, it's an important nature corridor, which is home to a diversity of fauna and flora species including the rare and endemic Bellarine Yellow Gum.

The Ridgeline Trail and more broadly, Spring Creek Valley is a significant area to the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. Wadawurrung Traditional Owners believe it’s our shared responsibility to care for Country and to work together to make Wadawurrung Country strong.

Empowering community

We helped community champions capture the Ridgeline Trail Community Vision through our Community Project Development Program, which empowers locals to develop and deliver projects to make their community an even better place to live.