Doongalla Stables Extended Loop

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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	At the intersection of Doongalla Road & Stables Track (-37.8471531,145.3442923)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Burwood Highway, 26 Turn on to Dorset Road then drive for 2.6 km Turn right onto Boronia Road, 36 and drive for another 530 m 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 2.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Doongalla Road & Stables Track Start heading along Doongalla Road (a service road).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Stables Track & Doongalla Road) turn sharp right, to head along Stables Track (a vehicle track). After another 50 m to find the car park. After another 8 m pass the water tap (15 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (7 m on your left). This toilet is male and female.
	After another 860 m (at the intersection of Bills Track & Stables Track) continue straight, to head along Bills Track.
	After another 480 m (at the intersection of Edgar Track & Bills Track) turn right, to head along Edgar Track. After another 680 m (from the Edgar Track) continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
	After another 165 m (from the Edgar Track) continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
	After another 90 m (from the Edgar Track) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 150 m (from the Edgar Track) veer right, to head along Edgar Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 35 m (from the Edgar Track) continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Edgar Track & Camelia Track) turn around, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Camelia Track & Rankin Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track. After another 10 m (from the Camelia Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Camelia Track & Birthday Hill Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 360 m (from the Camelia Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Camelia Track & Glasgow Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Fireline Track & Dacite Track) continue straight, to head along Fireline Track.
	After another 280 m (014Link Track on right) veer left, to head along Link Track. Then head down the very steep (20% ~ 11.3°) incline (about 170 m long)
	At the intersection of Link Track & Singleton Terrace turn right, to head along Singleton Terrace.
	After another 55 m (from the Singleton Terrace) continue straight, to head along Singleton Terrace.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Singleton Terrace & Box Track) continue straight, to head along Singleton Terrace.
	After another 580 m (at the intersection of Singleton Terrace & Marshall Terrace) continue straight, to head along Singleton Terrace.
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Fireline Track & Singleton Terrace) continue straight, to head along Singleton Terrace. After another 480 m head through/around the gate. After another 335 m (at the intersection of Old Mountain Road & Singleton Terrace) continue straight, to head along Singleton Terrace.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Singleton Terrace & Fireline Track) veer left, to head along Fireline Track. After another 540 m (from the Fireline Track) continue straight, to head along Fireline Track.
	After another 490 m (at the intersection of Fireline Track & Observatory Track) continue straight, to head along Fireline Track. After another 1.1 km (014Link Track on right) continue straight, to head along Fireline Track.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Fireline Track & Dacite Track) continue straight, to head along Camelia Track.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Glasgow Track & Camelia Track) turn left, to head along Glasgow Track (a walking track).
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Glasgow Track & Dacite Track) turn right, to head along Dacite Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 510 m (at the intersection of Rankin Track & Dacite Track) turn left, to head along Dacite Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Dacite Track & Zig Zag Track) continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 610 m (at the intersection of Channel 10 Track & Dandenong Creek Track) turn right, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 20 m (from the Channel 10 Track) veer right, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 420 m (from the Channel 10 Track) continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 125 m (from the Channel 10 Track) continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track. After another 55 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Doongalla Road & Channel 10 Track veer left, to head along Doongalla Road (a service road). After another 50 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	From the Doongalla Road continue straight, to head along Doongalla Road. After another 20 m (from the Doongalla Road) continue straight, to head along Doongalla Road.
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Camelia Track & Doongalla Road) continue straight, to head along Doongalla Road.
	After another 235 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Doongalla Stables Extended Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.7 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.2 km apart with the largest gap of 12.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	70 m	[toilet]
Toilet	12.3 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Dandenong Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of frost near the Yarra Valley in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the east. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  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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