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Parks Victoria Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

Opening hours Dandenong Ranges National Park is open every day, including

weekends and public holidays.

The Eagle Nest and Valley picnic grounds close at 6.00pm during Dayl ight Saving and at 4.00pm at other times of the year. The Doongalla Homestead Site and Stables picnic ground opens at 9.00am each day. It closes at 6.00pm during Daylight Saving and at 4.00pm at other times of the year.

Getting there The National Park is located about 40km east of Melbourne. From the ci ty take the Eastern Fwy (M3) and exit onto Boronia Rd.

Continue as Boronia Rd merges into Forest Rd, then turn right into Basin Olinda Rd and follow it all the way to Olinda. To get to Doongalla, turn left from Basin Olinda Rd into Sheffield Rd and right aga in into Doongalla Rd.

Al ternatively, for a scenic toute, enter the park at Ferntree Gully and take the windy Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd to the top.

Things to see and do

Walking

There are several walking tracks within this precinct that cater for a range of abilities. Most start from the picnic areas, allowing you to

explore the different areas of the park. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the many birds and animals that call the park their home.

Olinda Falls – 1.2km, 30 minutes circuit

Starting at the Olinda Falls Picnic Ground follow the Falls Track. After 300m, you wi ll come to the top viewing platform across Olinda Creek as the s teady flow of water cascades over the rocks. A further

140 metres leads to the lower viewing platform and a small bridge over the creek.

Retrace your steps to the top platform and take Mechanics Track. This walking track meanders through lush thick forest before coming

out on a n unsealed road. Turn right to make your way back to the car park and the picnic area.

Eagle Nest Walk – 3.0km, 1hr circuit

This easy to moderate walk mostly follows wide gentle tracks. Starting at Valley Picnic Ground, proceed on Boundary Track that s lopes downhill. Turn right on to Eagle Nest Road which will take you to Eagle Nest Picnic Ground. Cross the wooden bridge and fol low Hermons Track to Georges Track. Turn left for a short walk and follow Georges Track via Boundary Track back to Valley Picnic Ground.

Valley Walk – 6.5km, 3.5hrs circuit

This longer walk is steep and rocky in sections. Suitable only for prepared and experienced walkers.

Proceed as for Eagle Nest Walk but after following Hermons Track to Georges Track, turn right and follow Georges Track to Barges Road. Turn left and follow Barges Road to Predator Track. Continue to turn

left, proceeding to Mathias Road, left into Yallambee Way and left to return back to Valley Picnic Ground.

Stables Track Loop – 1.9km, 45 minutes circuit

From the Stables parking area, walk across the picnic ground to find the beginning of Stables Track. Follow this track until you get to a T

intercection, then turn right. There is a short steep climb uphill on this track until it joins Camelia Track. Turn right and continue along

Camelia track until it reaches the unsealed Doongalla Forest Rd where you then walk back down to the car park and picnic area.

Channel 10 Track/ Camelia Loop – 3.6km, 1.5 hour circuit

This longer, more challenging walk takes you to areas abundant with

wildlife, so don’t forget to look around you.

Channel 10 Track starts at the top of the Doongalla Homestead car

park. Turn left into Rankin track, then Camellia Track that connects with Doongalla Forest Rd, turn right to return to the top car park.

For spectacular views of Melbourne and, on clear days, as far as Port Phi lip Bay and the You Yangs, detour via Zig Zag Track to Burkes Lookout.

Dandenong Ranges National Park North Visitor Guide

The north of Dandenong Ranges National Park covers Doongalla and Olinda sections. The Doongalla precinct spans the north-western corner and is a popular area for walks and picnics. Here you will find the historic site of the former Doongalla Homestead which was established in the 1890s. The area between Olinda, Kalorama and Silvan Reservoir, once formed part of the Olinda State Forest Reserve. One of the newer sections of the national park, Olinda boasts relatively undisturbed native habitat.

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Doongalla Homestead Site and picnicking

The Doongala Homestead was established in the 1890s but

destroyed by a bushfire in 1932. The remnant gardens and open lawn areas make this a great location for a family picnic. Approximately 700m away is the more shaded Stables area which a lso has picnic facilities.

Both locations have picnic tables, wood barbecues, car parking and

toi lets.

There are also three lovely picnic areas in the Olinda section. Valley

Picnic Ground to the south, Eagle Nest Picnic Ground to the east and Ol inda Falls Picnic Ground to the west, which is the ideal location to s tart your walk to the nearby Ol inda Falls. All have picnic tables and

wood barbecues. Olinda Falls Picnic Ground has toilet facilities.

Bike riding

Bike riders are welcome to explore the network of cycling tracks that wind through the park, including roads, vehicular tracks and

‘Management Vehicle Only’ (MVO) tracks, unless they have been closed to bicycles.

Tracks closed to cyclists display a ‘No Bikes’ symbol. Any track may be closed to cycl ing at short notice, particularly i f the track conditions become very muddy, eroded or dangerous.

There are over 10km of dedicated mountain bike trails off Pipleline track, north of Silvan reservoir park. These cross country tra ils have been established to specifically cater for mountain biking. Trails are subject to seasonal closures.

Horse riding

Horse riding is popular in the park and there are a number of tracks

where horses are permitted. Silvan Road, Board Track and Mathias Road, near Silvan Reservoir, are all suitable for horse riding.

Flora and fauna

The forest here is dominated by majestic tall trees, such as

Mountain Ash, Manna Gum, Mountain Grey Gum and Messmate.

The mid-canopy features Soft and Rough Tree Ferns, which provide protection for delicate fern species within the ground cover, such as the Common Maidenhair, Common Rasp Fern and King Fern.

Keep an eye out for the local wildlife as you walk. You might spot an

echidna or a wallaby. Many native birds also frequent the area. Laughing Kookaburras, Crimson and Eastern Rosellas, King Parrots

and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos are all common. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of Superb Lyrebird darting through the dense understorey.

Be prepared and stay safe The Dandenong Ranges National Park is closed when there is a SEVERE Fi re Danger Rating at local Ferny Creek or Coldstream weather s tations or if there are strong winds.

Dandenong Ranges National Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety i s a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks

and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the

VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. No fi res may be lit on Total Fi re Ban days. On Code Red Fire Danger Rating days this park will be

closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning. Check the latest conditions at www.parks.vic.gov.au or by calling 13 1963. For emergency

assistance call Triple Zero (000). If there is a green emergency marker sign near you, read the information on the marker to the operator.

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