Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria hikes
Cool-temperate forest is Melbourne's backyard advantage — mountain ash and tree ferns in the Dandenongs and Yarra Ranges, granite tors around the Macedon Ranges, all reachable well within an hour of the CBD by car or train.
- Trails
- 13
- Total
- 62 km
- Easy walks
- 5
- Areas
- 8
Top trails
Ranked on track quality and day-walk suitability from the data we hold — not on reviews, which we don't collect.
- #1Bushrangers Bay WalkModerate5.2 km134 m upEst. 1.5 hrMornington Peninsula National Park
- #2Shelley Harris TrackModerate4.52 km177 m upEst. 1.5 hrKinglake National Park
- #3Sealers Cove TrackExpert14.34 km391 m upEst. 4.2 hrWilsons Promontory National Park
- #4Coles Track to Fort NepeanEasy2.68 kmEst. 0.7 hrPoint Nepean National Park
- #5Squeaky Beach Nature WalkEasy1.07 kmEst. 0.3 hrWilsons Promontory National Park
- #6Whisky Bay WalkEasy0.41 kmEst. 0.1 hrWilsons Promontory National Park
- #7Anakie Gorge WalkModerate3.64 km15 m upEst. 0.9 hrBrisbane Ranges National Park
- #8Two Bays Walking TrailModerate3.44 km102 m upEst. 1 hrMornington Peninsula National Park / Arthurs Seat State Park
- #9Branding Yard WalkModerate5.67 km40 m upEst. 1.4 hrYou Yangs Regional Park
- #10Macedon Ranges Walking TrailExpert14.28 km595 m upEst. 4.6 hrMacedon Regional Park
- #11Camels Hump Lookout WalkEasy0.5 km27 m upEst. 0.2 hrMacedon Regional Park
- #12Ridge WalkEasy2.6 km49 m upEst. 0.7 hrCathedral Range State Park
- #13East Walk and Cowan Track LoopModerate3.55 km35 m upEst. 0.9 hrLerderderg State Park
All 13 trails in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria
Bushrangers Bay Walk
Mornington Peninsula National Park
Shelley Harris Track
Kinglake National Park
Sealers Cove Track
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Coles Track to Fort Nepean
Point Nepean National Park
Squeaky Beach Nature Walk
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Whisky Bay Walk
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Anakie Gorge Walk
Brisbane Ranges National Park
Two Bays Walking Trail
Mornington Peninsula National Park / Arthurs Seat State Park
Branding Yard Walk
You Yangs Regional Park
Macedon Ranges Walking Trail
Macedon Regional Park
Camels Hump Lookout Walk
Macedon Regional Park
Ridge Walk
Cathedral Range State Park
East Walk and Cowan Track Loop
Lerderderg State Park
Top parks in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria?
Aus Trails currently maps 13 walking tracks in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria, covering about 62 km in total. Every one has a real elevation profile and a 3D terrain map, and all of it is free to use without an account.
What is the longest hiking trail in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria?
The longest Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria track in our catalogue is Sealers Cove Track in Wilsons Promontory National Park, at 14.34 km with 391 m of cumulative ascent.
Which Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria trail has the most elevation gain?
Macedon Ranges Walking Trail in Macedon Regional Park climbs the most of any Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria track we map — 595 m of cumulative ascent over 14.28 km.
Are there easy walks in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria?
Yes — 5 of the 13 Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria tracks we map are graded Easy, meaning short distances on well-formed track with little sustained climbing. You can filter the full list by grade on the trails page.
Which national parks in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria have hiking trails?
The best-covered areas in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria are Wilsons Promontory National Park (3 tracks), Macedon Regional Park (2 tracks), Brisbane Ranges National Park (1 track), Cathedral Range State Park (1 track), Kinglake National Park (1 track).
Do I need to pay to use Aus Trails in Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria?
No. Offline maps, live GPS, elevation profiles, 3D terrain and every safety feature are free, permanently, with no account required. Pro only adds planning extras like custom route building and printable maps — nothing that keeps you safe on trail sits behind a paywall.