Mullum Mullum Creek Trail from Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve

2 h to 3 h 15 min
45 min to 1 h 30 min

7.4 km
return

↑ 123 m
↓ -123 m

Moderate track
From the parking area in Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve, Mitcham, this return walk follows the creek from the reserve to the Whitefriars College and back. You can make it a one way walk by continuing along the trail to the parking area just of Park Road in Conos Court Reserve. This nice, shaded, mostly flat and paved walk is lovely for young children and prams. 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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-37.8113241,145.2117419)
Mode Bus Car
DirectionsFrom Alexandra Parade, 83
  • Turn on to Eastern Freeway, M3 then drive for 17.4 km
  • Keep left onto Springvale Road Offramp and drive for another 560 m
  • Keep right onto Springvale Road Offramp and drive for another 1.7 km
  • Keep left and drive for another 2.9 km
  • Turn left onto Deep Creek Road and drive for another 530 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 45 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 160 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 20 m
  • Turn right and drive for another 1 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve at the start.
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 45 m pass the water tap (on your left).
Then head into the picnic table.
Continue straight.
Then pass the BBQ (on your left).
After another 35 m pass the playground (on your left).
Then pass the picnic table (20 m on your right).
Veer right.
After another 30 m veer left, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 215 m turn right, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 145 m pass a seat (on your left).
After another 65 m (at the intersection of Mullum Mullum Creek Trail & Schwerkolt Track) continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
Then cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 275 m pass the shelter (30 m on your left).
Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
Continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 15 m pass the sign (6 m on your right).
After another 55 m (at the intersection of Beckett Road & Mullum Mullum Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 35 m veer right, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
Then cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Mullum Mullum Creek Trail & Koonung Creek Trail) turn right, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 620 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Mullum Mullum Creek Trail & Pipe Reserve) turn left, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
Then cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
Then cross the bridge (about 60 m long)
After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 60 m long)
After another 50 m (at the intersection of Heads Road & Mullum Mullum Creek Trail) veer left, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 8 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Mullum Mullum Creek Trail & Mullum Mullum Creek Path) turn sharp right, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long)
After another 50 m cross the bridge (about 120 m long)
After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long)
Veer right, to head along Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 60 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
Continue another 260 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.7 km to get back to the start.
About 65 m past the end is "Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park".
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Terrain
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Mullum Mullum Creek Trail from Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 7.4 km
Time 2 h to 3 h 15 min
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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
Shelter: There is one 1.1 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 660 m from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Seat
660 m[seat]
Shelter
1.1 km[shelter]
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