Community celebration & naming of individual trails at Djuwang Baring

Hepburn Shire Council is anticipating completion of Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) by the end of this year. Following a low-key partial early opening in August, Council looks forward to a community celebration and formal opening of the whole trail network in December.  

Mayor, Cr Brian Hood, said that although construction of the trails began in early 2023, the extensive planning for the project commenced back in 2018 and it will be extremely exciting for the local community to see the full network finished.  

“The community event will be held at Creswick’s Hammon Park Trailhead and we will promote that in the coming months,” said Cr Hood. 

In the short time that the partial trails have been open, a huge number of visitors and locals have utilised them. Mountain bikers are eager to explore these meticulously designed trails, where they can choose their own adventure through a variety of experiences. The trails range from beginner-friendly paths to challenging routes for seasoned riders. The local economy is already benefiting.  

“Feedback from local traders has been extremely positive. The very strong increase in visitation brings positive results for local and regional businesses and tourism destinations. The trails are already proving to be a unique asset for the community with a strong positive input.”   

Nestled in the scenic heart of Creswick, Victoria, these world-class trails are already extremely popular for mountain bike enthusiasts. Djuwang Baring – which means ‘long track’ in Dja Dja Wurrung language – celebrates the rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty of the region.  

Djuwang Baring requires names for each trail segment for rider recognition as well as to assist emergency services to locate an individual who has called for assistance. In total, approximately 70 segment names are required for Djuwang Baring.  

DJARRA’s language team, Djali Balak, have provided a list of 35 trail names in Dja Dja Wurrung language along with their English translation. The remaining 35 names were sought from the community earlier this year.