Walks in Melbourne, Victoria

The best way to get to know a city is on foot. The capital city of Victoria, Australia, is known for its artistic laneways, curated gardens, historic inner suburbs and its riverside walks. Here are a selection of walks you can do in marvellous Melbourne.

These Walking Maps have been created by staff at Victoria Walks, their partners and by members of the general public. Walks are listed in order of their proximity to the city centre. Hit the Walking Maps logo to go back to the home page, where you can search for walks in other locations.

For longer walks in Melbourne see our Urban Hikes collection.

Gresswell Forest Nature Reserveby WildMelbourne

15.11 km

An easy, but beautiful walk through remnant River Red Gum forest in the middle of Watsonia. A place

3.17 km 0:48 Easy

Moonee Ponds Creek Trail - Westmeadowsby HealthyTogether

15.26 km

This walk is along a peaceful section of the Trail - the walk can be lengthened or shortened to suit

3.50 km 0:52 Easy

Scotchman's Creek Trail in Chadstoneby Yarra Walker

15.29 km

An easy walk along the lower reaches of Scotchman's Creek until it disappears beneath the Monash Fre

2.38 km 0:35 Very Easy

Thomastown Main St. Reserve Walkby GreenWalks

15.35 km

An easy and very accessible walk along the creek, passing by an historic church and an original 1850

2.36 km 0:35 Easy

Damper Creekby Malcolm Jennings

15.58 km

Loop walk from car park in Stephensons Road opposite Elton Street

2.73 km 0:40 Very Easy

Plenty River Trail - Yallambie to Montmorencyby WildMelbourne

15.75 km

A pleasant walk or run for all fitness levels caressing the meandering Plenty River. Birdsong, tric

4.88 km 1:13 Very Easy

To Galada Tambooreby Yarra Walker

16.12 km

A walk through the Merri Creek Grasslands (or Galada Tamboore) from the Whittlesea Public Gardens.

3.34 km 0:50 Easy

Altona Skipper Butterfly Loop, Truganina Parkby Melbourne Waterway Walks

16.34 km

A great 2.3 km loop with expansive views of Port Philip Bay and Cheetham Wetlands. This circuit alo

2.28 km 0:34 Easy

Ruffey Creek walkby Sean Mathews

16.35 km

Walk this pleasantly surprising suburban loop for water, bush and a nice touch of local history. The

2.83 km 1:00 Easy

A Clearing in the Forest - Waldau Village Historic Walkby andrewk

16.35 km

An easy walk that moves from Ruffey Lake Park to sites surrounding urban heritage. The focus is on t

4.13 km 1:02 Intermediate

St Albans foodie tourby mjramos

16.37 km

St Albans is my favourite place to visit for great Vietnamese food. There are dozens of restaurants

1.00 km 0:13 Easy

Blackburn Creeklands walkby

16.54 km

A great walk along the Gardiners Creek in central Blackburn. Three parklands form a continuous green

2.85 km 0:42 Easy

Cairnlea Grasslandsby Robert Jackson

16.67 km

These three remnant grasslands in suburban western Melbourne are home to critically endangered plant

7.20 km 1:47 Easy

Westerfolds Park Accessible Walk, Templestoweby Victoria Walks

16.67 km

Choose the walking or rolling that suits you. There are flatter paths around the Ridge picnic area a

2.50 km 0:45 Easy

Scotchman's Creek - Fairway Reserveby Yarra Walker

16.84 km

A there and back walk along Scotchman's Creek Linear Reserve in Mount Waverley.

5.03 km 1:15 Easy

Greensborough Historical Society Plaques - Main St Greensboroughby Heritage Group

17.06 km

The Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in Main St several years ago to locate sites imp

1.58 km 0:24 Easy

Keelbundoora Scarred Trees and Heritage Trailby John

17.11 km

An awe -inspiring walk through RMITs Bundoora redgum grassy woodland learning about the Wurundjeri r

0.97 km 0:14 Very Easy

Blackburn Lakeside Circuitby DS

17.31 km

This beautiful circuit takes in the various vistas of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. A number of great sp

1.75 km 0:26 Easy

Laverton-Altona Reserve Walkby Nardoo

17.41 km

A 2-3 hour walk along the nature reserves of Laverton and Altona. See the numerous woodland & water

8.83 km 2:12 Easy

Taylor's Creekby Robert Jackson

17.42 km

Taylor's Creek runs from near Watergardens to the Maribyrnong River at Brimbank Park. It has endemic

2.97 km 0:45 Intermediate

Karkarook Park Accessible Walk, Heathertonby Victoria Walks

17.67 km

Here is a great walk or roll around an old sand mine turned into a lake. Follow wide paths to a ram

2.53 km 1:00 Easy

Plenty Gorge Park Bundooraby Yarra Walker

17.74 km

An easy walk along the southern edge of the Plenty Gorge Parklands in Bundoora, with an optional sli

2.87 km 0:43 Easy

Forest Hill to Blackburn stationby happyfeet

17.90 km

This is a great walk to the train station from where I live. Very scenic and practical!

2.60 km 0:32 Easy

Scotchmans Creek Trail from Waverley Rd to Valley Reserveby Yarra Walker

18.47 km

An easy walk along Scotchmans Creek in Glen & Mount Waverley, linking to other walks in Valley Reser

1.86 km 0:28 Very Easy

Skeleton Creek from grasslands to wetlandsby Melbourne Waterway Walks

18.49 km

This fantastic 7 km loop walk leads from Emu-Foot Grassland to Cheetham Wetlands along Skeleton Cree

7.05 km 1:46 Easy

Healesville Freeway Reserve walk, Forest Hillby Jeremy Maxwell

18.49 km

A beautiful walk from Old Strathdon Orchard to Bellbird Dell Reserve following the Healesville Freew

1.94 km 0:29 Easy

Black Rock Beach to Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuaryby Alysha

18.52 km

A beautiful walk along the bluestone sea wall of Black Rock beach to Ricketts Point Tea House and Ma

2.81 km 0:42 Very Easy

Mill Park Play, Learn & Seeby HTVWalks

18.69 km

The time and distances between Primary Schools, playgrounds, Community Services and some of the best

6.46 km 1:36 Easy

Day hike in the west, Altona Meadows to Williamstownby Melbourne Waterway Walks

18.72 km

A fantastic 22 km walk taking in creeks and wetlands that feed into Port Philip Bay. This walk links

21.58 km 5:24 Hard

Isabella Williams Reserveby Robert Jackson

19.11 km

Grassland reserve and playground with BBQs & public toilets on Kororoit Creek

3.34 km 0:50 Easy

Mill Park Reserve Walkby HealthyTogether

19.13 km

This is a great half hour walking loop through the Mill Park Reserve

2.24 km 0:33 Easy

Cheetham Wetlands Tower Walkby Melbourne Waterway Walks

19.23 km

A fantastic 3 km loop walk to appreciate wetland habitats and saltmarshes that attract migratory sho

3.03 km 1:15 Easy

Little Eltham Heritage Walkby Yarra Plenty Regional Library

19.26 km

Many historical and culturally significant sites are within easy reach of Main Road Eltham. Start yo

3.12 km 0:47 Easy

Point Cook Coastal Park Walkby ParkWalks

19.30 km

This walk begins at a beautiful 1857 homestead, followed by a short beach walk with great views acro

4.26 km 1:04 Intermediate

Blue Lake Plenty Gorgeby BillTurner

19.30 km

This wonderful walk circles the Blue Lake in Plenty Gorge park. Fantastic views, abundant birdlife

2.00 km 0:25 Intermediate

Peppercorn Park Walkby ParkWalks

19.36 km

This short walk allows you to enjoy a small slice of countryside on your doorstep. At times on thi

2.53 km 0:37 Easy

Eltham to Diamond Valley Railwayby Davo

19.56 km

This walk takes you from the Eltham Railway Station along the Diamond Creek to the Eltham Lower Park

3.80 km 0:47 Easy

Epping waterway loop, Darebin Creek and Findons Creekby Melbourne Waterway Walks

19.57 km

A peaceful and picturesque walk along the Darebin Creek in Epping. This 5km loop takes in wetlands,

4.99 km 1:15 Easy

Roxburgh Park parks walkby Yarra Walker

19.69 km

A walk through several of the small reserves following a sporadic tributary of Yuroke Creek.

2.32 km 0:34 Very Easy

Car Race Hill - The Templestowe Hill Climb Walkby andrewk

19.82 km

A gentle walk and a very steep climb up an old car-racing track - one the steepest paved road in Aus

2.69 km 0:40 Intermediate

Taylors Creek lakeside loopby Melbourne Waterway Walks

19.85 km

A 3.4 km loop around the lakes and wetlands of Taylors Lakes. This popular walk is great for familie

3.36 km 0:50 Very Easy

Halliday Parkby

20.06 km

This is a great place for a picnic or a BBQ. This easily accessible reserve is a wonderful destinati

1.06 km 0:15 Very Easy

Watergardens and Taylor's Lakesby Yarra Walker

20.27 km

Linking in to the Taylors Creek Walk (see website link), this follows the Lakes Reserve and then fin

5.23 km 1:18 Easy

Bellbird Dellby

20.53 km

This reserve in Vermont has it all; open space, shared trails, feature ponds, picnic facilities and

3.63 km 0:54 Intermediate

Quarry Hills Park Foothills Circuitby HTVWalks

20.70 km

The Foothills Circuit is one walk within the Quarry Hill Bushland Park. It takes in some great views

5.15 km 1:17 Intermediate

Edendale Farm Accessible Walk, Elthamby Victoria Walks

20.85 km

This is a walk or roll for lovers of farm animals. Visit sheep, goats, chickens and cattle. Get clos

0.92 km 0:30 Easy

Yarran Dheran Reserveby

21.16 km

While the map shows the Eastlink shared trail, there are numerous walking trails in this natural bus

1.27 km 0:19 Intermediate

'Respect Is' walk - Point Cook Wetlandsby Wyndham City

21.21 km

Participate in a self-guided walk around the Boardwalk Boulevard Wetlands, Point Cook in support of

0.81 km 0:12 Very Easy

Henderson Creek Wetlandsby HTVWalks

21.43 km

Explore this birdwatching wonderland. Nestled in amongst residential areas, these wetlands are wild

2.14 km 0:32 Easy

Point Cook wetlands and town centreby Happy Wanderer

21.52 km

This walk takes you through three different wetlands in Point Cook, winding its way through suburban

4.70 km 1:10 Easy

Moonee Ponds Creek Walk through Woodlands Historic Parkby Yarra Walker

21.84 km

Starting at the historic Woodlands Homestead, this walk mainly follows the course of the Moonee Pond

3.66 km 0:54 Easy

Skeleton Waterholes Creekby Melbourne Waterway Walks

22.25 km

A great 5 km loop around the waterholes of Skeleton Creek and Tarneit Creek. With wide-open space an

5.15 km 1:17 Easy

Pound Bend Yarra Loop Walk, Warrandyteby Victoria Walks

22.29 km

This river loop sees the Yarra at its best. The Warrandyte Manna / Box Forest is lovely. The tracks

3.64 km 1:30 Easy

Springvale Food and Cultural Walk by HealthyTogether

22.34 km

This great 4km walk takes you past a huge variety of grocers, butchers, bakers and every other food

4.01 km 1:00 Easy

Woodlands Historic Parkby ParkWalks

22.38 km

A winding creek side meander opens out to beautiful bushland with a large population of kangaroos, p

4.08 km 1:01 Easy

Jells Park Walk, Wheelers Hillby ParkWalks

22.39 km

A very popular and gentle walk that includes beautiful open parkland, lakeside views, abundant birdl

4.16 km 1:02 Easy

Woodlands Historic Park, Moonee Ponds Creekby Melbourne Waterway Walks

22.41 km

Stretch your legs in bushland on this 3.8 km loop in Woodlands Historic Park. This popular park has

3.79 km 0:57 Easy

Plenty Gorge Walk, South Morangby ParkWalks

22.84 km

This hidden treasure of native bushland and wetland is home to kangaroos, echidnas, egrets, herons a

5.97 km 1:29 Intermediate

100 Acres Nature Trailby Victoria Walks

22.87 km

A delightful walk along narrow bush tracks, beside waterways, ponds, across bridges and in the prese

2.43 km 0:45 Easy

Morang Wetlands, Plenty Gorge Park Walkby Victoria Walks

22.87 km

The Morang Wetlands are a remarkable part of the Parks Victoria Plenty Gorge Parklands. The walking

4.73 km 1:30 Easy

Plenty Gorge Park Accessible Walk, South Morangby Victoria Walks

22.89 km

This walk or roll on a firm and wide compacted gravel path encircles a rehabilitated landfill site n

2.55 km 0:40 Easy

Red Gum - Homestead - Plenty River Walkby Victoria Walks

22.89 km

This contrasting loop walk samples some very different landscapes in Plenty Gorge Parklands. Walk f

3.63 km 1:30 Intermediate

Two Creeks, Ringwood Station walkby Sean Mathews

23.04 km

A loop walk beginning and ending at Ringwood Railway Station. This walk connects the Mullum Mullum

10.22 km 3:00 Easy

Diamond Creek to Wattle Glen, Diamond Creek Trailby Victoria Walks

23.05 km

A public-transport friendly walk along a new section of the pretty Diamond Creek trail, from Diamond

3.88 km 1:00 Very Easy

Jells Park Lake Accessible Walk, Wheelers Hillby Victoria Walks

23.11 km

This big park is a great place to walk or roll. There are leafy picnic areas to enjoy, bushland area

2.21 km 0:45 Easy

Ringwood Central Historic Walkby Stephen

23.22 km

A 4.5km loop walk back through time around the centre of Ringwood.

4.41 km 1:06 Intermediate

'Respect Is' Walk - Tarneit by Wyndham City

23.46 km

Participate in a self-guided walk in Tarneit, running alongside Skeleton Creek, in support of "Walk

2.32 km 0:35 Easy

Tarneit Library to Skeleton Creek and Edgevale Way Wetland Circuitby Tarneit Walks

23.48 km

This gorgeous walk along Skeleton Creek and Tarneit Creek wetlands will make you feel like you've vi

5.40 km 1:20 Easy

Organ Pipes National Parkby Melbourne Waterway Walks

23.63 km

Spectacular volcanic rock formations make this a fascinating walk along Jacksons Creek. The small na

3.16 km 1:35 Easy

Ringwood Lake Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

23.89 km

This peaceful lake walk or roll is in a bushy park. It is nice place to get away from the busy subur

1.17 km 0:30 Easy

wonguim wilam Accessible Walk, Warrandyteby Victoria Walks

24.15 km

Walk or roll beside the Yarra River through lovely Warrandyte bushland. Enjoy wonguim wilam. It has

1.16 km 0:30 Easy

Ringwood Lakeby Anja

24.22 km

The park is open at all times and is suitable for all abilities. It's facilities include a playgr

1.30 km 0:16 Easy

Welcome Walk in Braeside Parkby Let's Walk

24.24 km

Enjoy the serenity as you walk with family and friends around this easy loop walk. Discover the dive

2.70 km 0:40 Easy

Braeside Park Walkby ParkWalks

24.24 km

Braeside Park offers a diverse walk that meanders through Red Gum grasslands, heathland and wonderfu

4.84 km 1:13 Easy

McAlpin Reserve Accessible Walk, Ringwood Northby Victoria Walks

24.66 km

Follow wide accessible paths around this lovely garden reserve with a small lake and large shady tre

1.01 km 0:30 Easy

Ringwood East loop, starting at the stationby Sean Mathews

25.04 km

Station to Station walks begin and end at a railway station. No car required. This one is a walk of

6.74 km 2:00 Intermediate

Highlands Lake Accessible Walk, Craigieburnby Victoria Walks

25.08 km

Walk or roll around Highlands Lake in Craigieburn. The park is as popular with water birds as it is

1.92 km 0:30 Very Easy

Hummingbird & Wetlands walkby Tarneit Walks

25.18 km

An easy walk that passes 2 wetlands that are a joy to visit. The walk is flat and there are many poi

5.27 km 1:19 Easy

Penrose Community Centre to Rippleside Wetlands returnby Tarneit Walks

25.22 km

A very pleasant and scenic walk that takes you to nearby wetlands. Enjoy the tranquility and watch t

3.86 km 0:57 Easy

Coomoora Woodland to Alex Wilkie Nature Reserveby Happy Wanderer

25.24 km

Explore a precious patch of remnant woodlands and hectares of preserved heathland, connected by subu

2.93 km 0:43 Easy

Lakewood Reserveby HTVWalks

25.30 km

A little gem of a walk in amongst suburbia. For shoppers or local business employees, this is a grea

3.76 km 0:56 Easy

Wombolano Bushland Walkby Sean Mathews

25.44 km

This lovely bushland reserve preserves species indigenous to the Ringwood, Croydon and Heathmont are

1.53 km 1:00 Easy

Grange Reserve & Virgilia Drive loop walkby Tarneit Walks

25.55 km

An easy walk feature some lovely gardens and local playgrounds.

3.86 km 0:57 Easy

Cambridge Sports Reserve Scenic Loop Walkby Tarneit Walks

25.62 km

An easy walk that showcases several gorgeous gardens. There are several fabulous front yards to admi

3.04 km 0:45 Easy

Two Bridges Creek Walkby Jamie Graham

25.66 km

There is a footbridge at Armstrong Road and another at Marlbrough Road and 2.5km of easy walking bet

5.04 km 1:15 Easy

Malcolm Creek Wetlands, Craigieburnby Melbourne Waterway Walks

25.68 km

A fantastic 5 km circuit around Malcolm Creek wetlands. Bridges and boardwalks give options to choos

5.36 km 1:20 Easy

Lewis Park Walkby Healthy Together Knox

25.75 km

Explore Lewis Park and Blind Creek Trail.

3.24 km 0:48 Easy

Warrandyte State Park - Blue Tongue Bendby katemcneil

25.93 km

Enjoy a lovely shaded walk along the Yarra in this part of the lush and peaceful Warrandyte State Pa

3.46 km 0:51 Intermediate

Golden sun moth walk, Malcolm Creekby Melbourne Waterway Walks

26.44 km

This great, short walk along Malcolm Creek, from golden sun moth playground to growling grass frog p

1.67 km 0:25 Easy

Two Lakes - Waterwaysby Coralfish

26.44 km

Sealed walking path. Starting and ending at Cafe. Includes board walk, seating, wetland viewing area

2.70 km 0:33 Easy

Kilcatten Park, Rowville Vic 3178by Ray Peace

26.61 km

This heritage walk takes in Rowville's past, both early and relatively modern. There are traces of

2.17 km 0:32 Easy

Rowville Lakes Walkby Healthy Together Knox

26.78 km

An easy mostly flat walk around the beautiful Rowville Lakes.

1.91 km 0:28 Easy

Dandenong Creek Shared Trail Walk in Bayswaterby Healthy Together Knox

26.80 km

Starting at Marie Wallace Park in Bayswater follow the Dandenong Creek shared path.

4.00 km 1:00 Intermediate

Tirhatuan Park, Dandenongby ParkWalks

26.97 km

This large open space park is a treat for everyone! The paths are shared by walkers, joggers and cy

1.60 km 0:23 Easy

The Rushes, Ruins and Two Parks Walkby Tarneit Walks

27.28 km

A delightful walk that takes in the best of the western side of Tarneit. Discover a little history,

2.40 km 0:36 Easy

Tatterson Park wetlands loopby Happy Wanderer

27.39 km

Wander through hectares of wetlands, woodland and walking tracks in Tatterson Park, This walk also t

4.00 km 0:59 Easy

Tarralla Creek Trail - a Station to Station Walkby Sean Mathews

27.76 km

This linear walk is full of surprises. Nestled against the backdrop of the Dandenong Ranges, it fol

8.72 km 3:00 Intermediate

Croydon Park Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

27.88 km

The accessible paths of Croydon Park wander under the branches of large trees, through grassy lawns

1.07 km 0:30 Very Easy

Wyndham Bay Trail to Werribee South Foreshoreby Melbourne Waterway Walks

27.91 km

A lovely walk along Wyndham Bay Trail that follows the coastline from Wyndham Harbour to charming We

2.46 km 0:37 Easy

Town Park & Tarralla Wetlands Accessible Walk, Croydonby Victoria Walks

27.94 km

This wide, accessible path takes you into the new wetlands with views over Mount Dandenong. Walk or

2.06 km 0:45 Very Easy