Begin the walk at the start of Woodland Track off Forest Road. The track winds downhill with the canopy of eucalypts providing sheltered habitat for the growth of understorey heathland plants. There are some great swathes of Sweet Wattle flowering in early winter, and some fine patches of the Curly Wig Sedge which is quite rare in the district. The track winds past revegetated gravel pits on your left before bringing you to the entrance to the former Geelong Rifle Club site, and take the track to the right. This is a very special area on the flats of Marshy Creek (Anglesea River) which is underground in this section. The damper marshy areas provide ideal conditions for frogs and other small creatures. There are some tall old trees with large hollows and fine specimens of Black Wattle.

Having walked south-west through the area you will reach Cecil Track. Turn left and walk down to Gum Flat Road. Turn left again and a short walk along Gum Flat Road will bring you to Woodland Track.

As you return back up along Woodland Track, stop occasionally to enjoy the view behind you.