1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min 30 min to 1 h 1 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min
5.3 km
return
↑ 71 m ↓ -71 m
Smooth & flat
Starting from Smith Street, Alphington, this walk takes you to Willsmere Park via the Darebin Creek Trail, going through Sparks Reserve along the way. A slice of nature in the busy city of Melbourne, this track can be perfect for a workout for both you and your dog. You'll notice the refreshing feel of the creek whether you're whizzing by or taking your time. There is drinkable water on both ends, along with toilets. The track can get quite busy, so avoid peak times for a more secluded experience. Keep an eye out for snakes, especially between October and April. There is an informational signpost on what to do if your dog gets bitten. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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.
Turn on to Chandler Highway Offramp then drive for 460 m
Keep left onto Chandler Highway Offramp and drive for another 45 m
Turn left onto Chandler Highway, 21 and drive for another 2 km
Turn right onto Separation Street and drive for another 530 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Smith Street & Separation Street Start (a highway|cycleway).
Find the car park at the start.
Find the toilet at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Find the water tap at the start. This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
Find the shelter at the start.
Find the BBQ at the start.
Veer right, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 8 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 95 m pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has a backrest.
After another 80 m pass a seat (10 m on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to a viewpoint nearby. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 90 m pass the "Rockbeare Park" (20 m on your left).
After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 50 m long)
After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 70 m long)
After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long)
After another 250 m cross the bridge (about 45 m long)
After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long)
After another 145 m (at the intersection of Darebin Creek Trail & Alphington Link) continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
Then pass the car park (6 m on your right).
After another 235 m cross the bridge (about 195 m long)
After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 195 m (at the intersection of Darebin Creek Trail & Willsmere Walkway) continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 160 m come to a sign.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.6 km to get back to the start.
This optional side trip takes you to a viewpoint nearby.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 50 m turn sharp left.
After another 55 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 125 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Darebin Parklands to Willsmere Park
Grading
Class 1/6
Smooth & flat
Length
5.3 km
Time
1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min
Quality of track
Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Some facilities on route
Shelter: There is one 50 m from the start.
Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 5.1 km.
Bushwalk
1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min
30 min to 1 h
1 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min
Shelter: There is one 50 m from the start.
Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 5.1 km.
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Find the car park at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Find the water tap at the start. 
Find the BBQ at the start.
Veer right, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 90 m pass the "Rockbeare Park" (20 m on your left).
After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 50 m long)
After another 55 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.