Dandenong Ranges Walking Trails

A list of popular walking on Mt Dandenong and around the Dandenong Ranges.

If you enjoy bushwalking or just want to go for a gentle stroll, there are many walking tracks throughout the Dandenongs. Along the tracks are scenic views, native flora and fauna and waterfalls. Most of the trails start and finish at the various picnic grounds. You can pick up a map at Linden Gardens or Download the Parks Victoria Map. Here are some of the popular trails.

    • Olinda Falls
    • 300m
    • Medium Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Olinda Falls Picnic GroundMelways 66 K2
    • After a good rain the falls should be flowing so it is worth the 45min round trip. This is reasonably steep and if you want to make it a longer walk you can take the track from Mechanics Reserve on the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road.
    • Olinda Falls
    • Hardy Gully Nature Walk
    • 700m
    • Low Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Grants Picnic GroundMelways 75K4
    • This easy Interpretive Walk takes you back in time to ancient origins with signs that will introduce you to the cool temperate rainforest.
    • Hardy Gully Nature Walk
    • Stonyford Creek Nature Trail
    • 800m
    • Low Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Silvan Reservoir ParkMelways 120 H11
    • This easy loop walk is a perfect way to finish off a picnic at the Silvan Reservoir. There are also a number of longer walks that start and finish here.
    • Stonyford Creek Nature Trail
    • Stables Track Loop
    • 1.9kms
    • Medium Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at the Doongalla Homestead Picnic GroundsMelways 66D5
    • After viewing the remains of the Doongalla Homestead and Stables and maybe even having a picnic lunch you can take this moderate walk though some of the Doongalla Forest.
    • Stables Track Loop
    • Sherbrooke Falls
    • 2.4kms
    • Low Difficulty
    • Start and Finish at Sherbrooke Picnic GroundMelways 75 G2
    • This is an easy 1 hour walk which will take you to the falls through a lush forest setting. There are also a number of other walks that start and finish here.
    • Sherbrooke Falls
    • 1000 Steps / Kokoda Memorial Trail
    • 3kms
    • High Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Ferntree Gully Picnic GroundMelways 74 H5
    • A favourite with football teams for training and those interested in the history of the Kokoda Track. This moderate to steep 3km loop has commemorative plaques along the way depicting the lives of Australia soldiers who fought and died in Papua New Guinea during WWII.
    • 1000 Steps / Kokoda Memorial Trail
    • Valley to Eagle Nest Loop
    • 3kms
    • Medium Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Valley Picnic Ground OlindaMelways 122 C5
    • This moderate walk will take you about 1 hour to complete through the forest. There are also a number of other walks that start and finish here.
    • Valley to Eagle Nest Loop
    • Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk
    • 7.1kms
    • High Difficulty
    • Starts and Finishes at Grants Picnic GroundMelways 75 J4
    • This longer walk is moderate to difficult so allow yourself plenty of time to complete the loop and take some water on a warm day.
    • Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk
    • Public Toilets
    • There are public toilets at most of the major picnic grounds on the Mountain. For a full list of public toilets through the Dandenong Ranges National Parks please go to The National Public Toilet Map to help you plan your walks.
    • Public Toilets