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Trawool walking track recognised in DEECA report

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Aug 22, 2025

GOULBURN Valley Water (GVW) are pleased to announce that Trawool’s Gawarn Baring walking track was recently included in a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) report.

Both Dunyak Moira in Merrigum and Gawarn Baring in Trawool were highlighted in DEECA’s Recognising Recreation Values 2020–2024 report, which celebrates projects delivering recreational value to communities.

“These two projects deliver value in different ways. Dunyak Moira through community activation and accessibility, and Gawarn Baring through heritage preservation and environmental connection,” Dr Capewell said.

Meaning ‘fishing lake’ in Yorta Yorta language, Dunyak Moira is home to the Burnanga Indigeous Fishing Club, Victoria’s first Indigenous fishing club.

The site was opened in 2023 and offers two ponds that are stocked with native fish for catch and release fishing.

The larger pond has a series of fishing platforms, one of which is wheelchair-friendly.

Gawarn Baring, meaning ‘echidna track’ in Taungurung language, was developed in partnership with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and DEECA, features a five kilometre track leading to the historic Trawool Reservoir.

The site includes fishing platforms, picnic areas, and is stocked with perch from Victorian Fisheries.

Goulburn Valley Water continues to work with stakeholders to expand the offerings at…

Image: The Gawarn Baring walking track offers five kilometres of scenic Trawool area to explore.

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