Doongalla Stables to Bourke's Lookout

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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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.8451593,145.345552)
Mode	Car
Directions	From EastLink, M3 Turn on to Boronia Road Offramp then drive for 490 m Continue onto Boronia Road Offramp and drive for another 6.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boronia Road, 36 and drive for another 590 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Forest Road, 36 and drive for another 1.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Basin - Olinda Road and drive for another 650 m Turn left onto Sheffield Road and drive for another 430 m Turn right onto Doongalla Road and drive for another 560 m Keep left onto Simpsons Road and drive for another 2.6 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Doongalla Road & Channel 10 Track) turn left, to head along Channel 10 Track (a vehicle track). After another 30 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 255 m veer left, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Dandenong Creek Track & Channel 10 Track) turn left, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 400 m continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Dacite Track & Zig Zag Track) turn right, to head along Zig Zag Track.
	After another 610 m continue straight.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Birthday Hill Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	(Bourke's Lookout) Continue another 225 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.3 km to get back to the start. "Bourke's Lookout".

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Doongalla Stables to Bourke's Lookout

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.7 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Dandenong Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 20.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  4°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost about the ranges. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting northerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northerly 30 to 45 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  6°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  11°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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