List of Bushwalks in Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Starting close to the Sherbrooke Picnic Ground, on Sherbrooke Lodge Rd, Sherbrooke, this walk leads to the Falls via the Sherbrook and O’Donohue tracks. Explore this walk under the magnificent canopy of trees in the rainforest, with many little streams of water and different types of fungi to be seen along the way. A variety of birds and wildlife such as Wombats, Swamp Wallabies, Ring-tailed and Brush-tailed Possums can be spotted. Immerse yourself in the peaceful sounds of nature - the running water, the breeze in the trees, and the birds singing - and enjoy the view and sounds of the cascading creek. The falls are small and slightly obscured by ferns, but the crown jewel of this walk is the rainforest itself. Expect a steep and steady incline about halfway through, leading up to the Sherbrooke Falls. The track gets slightly busy during later times of the day. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Sherbrooke Falls Walk

2.1 km return

40 min to 1 h

Sherbrooke Falls Walk

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Bus

Glasgow Track

2.1 km return

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Starting from the end of Glasgow Road, Mount Dandenong, this walk follows Glasgow Track east toward Bourkes Lookout. If you're looking for a good workout this walk is definitelly it. From the start the track rises steeply uphill all the way till the lookout. But the views at the top make it all worth while. There are some scrambles along the way so be prepared. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h to 1 h 15 min

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Chandlers Hill Loop

3.2 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Starting at the end of Hansen Road, Boronia, this walk loops around the Chandlers Hill area via the Chandlers, Outlook and Hansen tracks. Enjoy this walk on a wide dirt track through the forest, with beautiful scenery and nature all along the way. From the higher points of the walk, you are rewarded with amazing views of the city skyline. In certain parts, you are surrounded by the fragrant smells of tea tree. If you start on the Hansen Track, there is a gentle incline for about 2 km, with a steeper decline on the return via the Chandlers Track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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45 min to 1 h

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Sherbrooke Falls Hackett/Lloyds Track

Sherbrooke Falls Hackett/Lloyds Track

3.7 km return

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Starting from Ferny Creek War Memorial, just meters away from the parking area at the start of Sherbrook Road, this short return walk heads along Hackett/Lloyds Track toward the falls. Surrounded by tall trees and lush ferns you can enjoy the fresh air and listen to the creek as it flows near by. The track can be muddy after rain so bring sturdy shoes. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Bus

Starting from Mount Dandenong Touist Road parking lot just off Burwood Highway, this circuit walk heads north along Tree Frun Gully Track past The 1000 Steps Cafe and Kokoda Lest We Forget memorial. The 1000 steps will get your heart racing before reaching the One Tree Hill picnic area where you can catch some breath and stop for lunch. This great fitness track in Dandenong Ranges National Park will energise you and along the way remind you of our land's history. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Lyrebird Track Walk

4.2 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

Cafe

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Doongalla Stables to Bourke's Lookout

Doongalla Stables to Bourke's Lookout

4.7 km return

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

4.7 km

Return

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

Mtb

Doongalla Stables to Bourke's Lookout walk starts from the end of Doongalla Road Forest Road, Mount Dandenong, leading to Bourke's Lookout via the Channel 10 Track. Your walk through the lush forest will take you to stunning panoramic views from Bourke's Lookout. The track has some steep and challenging sections, but overall is relatively easy and well maintained throughout. It can get slightly muddy and slippery during rainy/wet weather. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Urban

RJ Hamer Arboretum Loop

4.8 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

RJ Hamer Arboretum Loop

4.8 km

Circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

Mtb

This loop walk starts near the RJ Hamer Arboretum, Chalet Road, Olinda, looping around the Gardens of the Dandenong and along the Former Olinda Golf Course. Take a peaceful walk in the hills, through a mountain ash forest, and see the variety of international plantings in the arboretum, and a wonderful array of birdlife. There are plenty of sunny and shady patches to be enjoyed as you move between tall forests and wide open spaces, with many different paths to vary your walk, and great views of the landscape at the higher points. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Although there are multiple paths, there aren’t a lot of signs along the way. There are some long and steep hills on the walk, but overall, it’s popular with beginners. After heavy rain, expect the ground to be a bit soft and muddy. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h to 1 h 30 min

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From School Road parking area in Tremont this circuit walk heads south west along School Track. The track then steeply ascends along the wide and nicely shaded Belview Terrace trail to reach One Tree Hill picnic area. Take a breather before another workout - downhill along the narrow 1000 steps track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Belview Terrace Circuit

4.9 km circuit

2 h to 2 h 45 min

Belview Terrace Circuit

Cafe

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Sherbrooke Falls walk via Sherbrooke, O'Donohue, Ridge, Moore, Monument and Lloyds Tracks

Sherbrooke Falls walk via Sherbrooke, O'Donohue, Ridge, Moore, Monument and Lloyds Tracks

6.2 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Starting from Sherbrook picnic ground and parking area this walk heads southeast along Sherbrook Track toward the falls. These are at their best after a longer period of rain. The walk partly meanders through forest and grassy area with short uphill sections. Enjoy the fresh air of the forest and be amazed by the giant fern trees, listen to the lovely waterfall before continuing your walk closer to houses and along roads to get back to the picnic area for lunch. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting from the intersection of Falls Road and Mathias Road, Mount Dandenong, this walk takes you to Silvan Road and back via the Mathias Road track, visiting Red Dog Hut along the way. One of the few tracks that allow dogs in the Dandenong Ranges, this track is quite popular and offers a peaceful experience with heaps of shade and lovely views. There are heaps of birdlife here, including but not limited to fairywrens, kookaburras, eastern yellow robins and rosellas. This is a wide, well-maintained track shared between walkers, trail runners, mtb and horse riders. It can get quite busy, so coming early and on weekdays is recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mathias Track

7.2 km return

2 h to 3 h 15 min

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Kalorama to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track

Kalorama to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track

8.3 km oneway

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

8.3 km

Oneway

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

This track starts near the Kalorama CFA on Ridge Road, Kalorama, leading to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track. The Kyeema Track is named after the Australian National Airways plane that crashed into Mt. Dandenong on October 25, 1938. Embark on this quiet and peaceful walk that leads you through the Dandenong Ranges, between tall mountain ash, gum trees and gullies of tree ferns, presenting spectacular views of the surrounding landscape throughout. Along the way, you'll find Bourke's Lookout, which provides a panoramic view across metropolitan Melbourne. Some parts of the walk are challenging, with a lot of steep inclines and declines on mostly gravel tracks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

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Urban

Dandenong Ranges Circuit

11.5 km circuit

3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Dandenong Ranges Circuit

11.5 km

Circuit

3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Starting from intersection of Dingley Lane, Falls Road and Mathias Road the walk follows the later one and slowly descends toward Lyrebird Creek to walk beside it till Eagle Nest Picnic Ground. Stop for a snack there before you had forward. Once you leave the Olinda Creek Road the track will gradualy ascend till the end. This is a serene walk in the forest with just enough ascend to keep your heart pumping. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 45 min to 3 h

Starting from the car park on Coles Ridge Road, Sherbrooke, this walk loops within the Sherbrooke Forest via the Hall, Paddy, Welch, Yards, Ridge, Hackett and Lloyds tracks. Enjoy the majestic beauty of the rainforest on this peaceful walk, going through towering mountain ash and lush tree ferns. Stop at the Sherbrooke Falls to admire the cascading waters, where there is a viewing platform that offers the best view. The forest houses a wide variety of birds, including superb lyrebirds, kookaburras, rosellas, sulphur-crested cockatoos, king parrots and macaws. There are many picnic grounds along the way that provide a tranquil setting for a lunch break. The walk also passes by the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, known for their picturesque water features and iconic ornamental lake and boathouse. The trail is a mixture of small tracks, wide tracks, flats and hills. There are some very steep ascents and descents that require a reasonable amount of fitness. In rainy weather, the trail may get muddy. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Sherbrooke Forest Loop

12.4 km circuit

5 h 30 min to 8 h

Sherbrooke Forest Loop

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Doongalla Stables Extended Loop

Doongalla Stables Extended Loop

12.7 km circuit

4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

12.7 km

Circuit

Starting near the Doongalla Stables Picnic Area, at the end of Doongalla Forest Road, Mount Dandenong, this walk takes you on a generous loop within the Dandenong Ranges National Park via the Stables, Edgar, Camelia, Fireline and Dacite tracks. Enjoy this hike through the Doongalla Forest, surrounded by ferns, trees, and birds, with beautiful views along the way. The trail is wide, flat and well signposted. It has some challenging hills, and is suited for moderately fit walkers. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Mtb

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