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Home to most of Australia's Alpine Region.

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Parks Victoria
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

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Walks in Dandenong Ranges National Park

Easy

4.2 km return

80 mins

Dandenong Botanic Garden Walk

A circuit walk through the Botanic Garden with a variety of forested areas.

Medium

4.3 km return

40 mins

Kokoda Track Memorial Walk 1000 Steps

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark

Easy

1.5 km return

45 mins

Olinda Falls

Located in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.

The walk to Olinda Falls is only 350 Metres to the viewing platform and 500 Metres to the base of the falls. The walk itself takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is shaded from the carpark all the way down to the falls. There are picnic tables, running water, toilets and plenty of shade to sit in.

Easy

2.4 km return

45 mins

Sherbrooke Falls

Pleasant walk through ferns and majestic Mountain Ash to Sherbrooke Falls. Falls are best after rain.

Walks in Grampians National Park

Medium

5.6 km return

2.5 hrs

Chatauqua Peak

Day walk. Start walk at caravan park in Halls Gap. Steady climb with several view points. Climbimg over rocks to reach the peak with 360 degrees views and Halls Gap below. Be prepared for all conditions.

Hard

34 km one-way

3 days

Gar and Werdug 3 day hike - Grampians Peak Trail

Along the Gar and Werdug 3-day hike, you'll witness seasonal waterfalls, mountain summits and clifftop camping. The track is an overall Grade 4 walk with steep terrain, suitable for fit and experienced hikers.

This section of the trail is particularly spectacular in winter, spring and after rain, when clifftop rockpools and seasonal waterfalls are at their best. Gar (meaning "big mountain") is the highest on the western side of the range, rewarding walkers with spectacular 360-degree views. Lake Wartook Lookout, at 829m, is one of the highest points on the eastern side of the Mount Difficult Range with sweeping 360-degree views of Gariwerd.

Very Easy

1.9 km return

40 mins

MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk

The Bluff Lookout provides sweeping views of MacKenzie Falls and the MacKenzie River from high above the gorge. The lookout provides the only opportunity to capture the multiple cascades of the MacKenzie River as it flows through the gorge, including a wonderful view of MacKenzie Falls. If you can’t make it to the base of the falls, this is the best alternative.

Bluff Lookout is accessed via a gently undulating, sealed walking track that wanders through a sheltered woodland. It is suitable for wheelchairs.

For the most spectacular view approach the viewing platform from the right-hand fork of the track.

Medium

2 km return

80 mins

MacKenzie Falls Walk

Broken Falls Lookout provides a sweeping view of the MacKenzie River as it cascades over Broken Falls. The cantilevered lookout sits on the edge of the gorge.

The lookout is accessed via a short, sealed walking track from MacKenzie Falls Carpark. The initial section is steep, but the track and lookout are suitable for wheelchairs.

To continue to the base of MacKenzie Falls, return to the main track intersection and continue along the signposted track past Cranages Lookout. Take care as this walk has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections. Return the same route.

Swimming is not permitted at the base of the falls.

Option of continuing on to Fish Falls one way about 2 kms

Hard

15.5 km

2 days

Mt Gar - Briggs Bluff

A classic overnight traverse of one of the most rugged landscapes in Victoria, this walk takes in an ascent of Mount Gar (Mount Difficult), panoramic views from Briggs Bluff and a lot of great walking through the wild sandstone country of Grampians-Gariwerd.

Medium

4.8 km return

2 hrs

Mt Stapylton Summit

The shortest track to the summit. Spectacular views of Taipan Wall and an easy walk until you hit the exciting scramble near the top on good holds.