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.

Liberty Avenue Reserve Walkby Healthy Together Knox

28.10 km

Enjoy a walk from Wellington Village Shopping Centre through Liberty Avenue Reserve to Stud Rd.

1.63 km 0:24 Easy

Werribee to Riverbend Park loopby Melbourne Waterway Walks

28.17 km

With ancient River Redgums, tranquil river scenery and interesting historical markers, this 8 km lo

8.21 km 2:03 Easy

Werribee River walkby Happy Wanderer

28.18 km

A scenic walk from Werribee station north along Werribee River, passing public sculptures and bird l

4.48 km 1:07 Easy

Victoria State Rose Gardenby Christine M

28.21 km

A walk through an amazing rose garden with over 5500 roses, 600 types in about 6 acres. Wide paths l

2.59 km 0:39 Very Easy

Wyndham Park loopby Melbourne Waterway Walks

28.22 km

Wyndham Park is huge, family-friendly and fantastic! This short walk loops through Wyndham Park and

2.64 km 1:00 Very Easy

State Rose Garden Accessible Walk, Werribee Southby Victoria Walks

28.29 km

Since opening to the public in 1986, the State Rose Garden has delighted visitors from around the wo

0.97 km 0:30 Very Easy

Warrien Reserve walkby Sean Mathews

28.29 km

This leafy suburban flora Reserve is packed with native plants and a variety of spaces kids will lov

1.16 km 0:30 Easy

Werribee Park Lake Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

28.32 km

Walk or roll around this historic garden. View the grand Werribee Park Mansion from the green lawns

1.57 km 0:45 Very Easy

'Respect Is.' Walk - Wyndham Park, Werribeeby Wyndham City

28.43 km

Participate in a self-guided walk from Werribee Library, looping around Wyndham Park, in support of

1.48 km 0:22 Easy

Werribee Open Range Zooby Dottie

28.46 km

The Pula Reserve Trail is about 1km long and takes 60 minutes.

1.06 km 0:15 Very Easy

Riverbend Park to Davis Creek, Tarneitby Melbourne Waterway Walks

28.48 km

Follow the bends of the beautiful Werribee River, past ancient redgums to Davis Creek confluence and

2.95 km 0:44 Easy

Dorset Recreation Trailby Sean Mathews

28.67 km

You wouldn't know this impressive shared pathway circuit exists unless you are a local. A well maint

4.82 km 1:30 Easy

K Road Cliffs, Werribee Southby Melbourne Waterway Walks

28.89 km

This short walk takes you to spectacular cliffs rising above the Werribee River floodplains. Looking

0.57 km 0:30 Easy

Tim Neville Arboretum Accessible Walk, Ferntree Gullyby Victoria Walks

28.93 km

This lovely garden has smooth, wide paths that take you to interesting places. You can see the war m

1.19 km 0:30 Very Easy

Tim Neville Arboretum to Blind Creek Trailby Healthy Together Knox

29.00 km

Enjoy a scenic walk from Tim Neville Arboretum, along Blind Creek Trail to Scoresby Road.

3.07 km 0:45 Easy

Urban hike along the Werribee Riverby Melbourne Waterway Walks

29.08 km

Stretch your legs along the beautiful Werribee River and enjoy 8.5 km of a continuous pathway. (17 k

8.13 km 2:02 Intermediate

Dandenong Food and Cultural Walkby HealthyTogether

29.13 km

Dandenong Food and Cultural Walk

2.23 km 0:33 Easy

Koolamara Water Reserve Walk Ferntree Gully by Healthy Together Knox

29.17 km

Enjoy a flat easy stroll along the walking track at Koolamara Water Reserve in Ferntree Gully.

1.65 km 0:24 Easy

Churchill National Park history tourby Ray Peace

29.39 km

This is a heritage walk through the earliest national park in the Dandenong area, created in 1943. I

6.28 km 1:34 Intermediate

The Channel Track birding walkby Victoria Walks

29.45 km

This lovely bushwalk is a great way to discover the diverse bird species of the wonderful Churchill

5.37 km 1:30 Easy

The Channel Track Accessible Walk, Lysterfieldby Victoria Walks

29.46 km

This delightful accessible track is for walking or rolling. It follows an old water channel through

2.68 km 1:00 Easy

Dandenong Park walkby Jo

29.59 km

Excellent public open space with plenty to entertain the kids and history buffs alike. A lovely way

0.84 km 0:13 Very Easy

Werribee River Parkby ParkWalks

29.70 km

A walk of stunning views of the Werribee River. While you stretch your legs, you'll feel expansive

3.45 km 0:52 Easy

Werribee River Park, Cocorocby Melbourne Waterway Walks

29.70 km

A great wander around Werribee River Park, Cocoroc, with escarpment views, historic bluestone ford

6.03 km 1:31 Easy

Werribee South beach walkby Happy Wanderer

29.80 km

This walk begins at Grahams Wetland Reserve where Werribee River meets the bay. With market gardens

2.79 km 0:41 Very Easy

Dandenong Creek and Wetlands walkby Happy Wanderer

30.08 km

Follow the Dandenong Creek north to Dandenong Wetlands. Finish at the playground, picnic and bbq are

3.15 km 0:47 Easy

Churchill National Park loop, Lysterfieldby Brendan Edwards

30.21 km

This walk is quite hilly and offers a really good workout with special views! The park is home to a

4.98 km 1:15 Hard

Bungalook Conservation Walkby Sean Mathews

30.25 km

A very cute suburban come peri-urban conservation reserve that shows what the Dandenong Ranges' foot

3.72 km 0:56 Easy

Gawa Wurundjeri Resource Walk and cafe stopby John

30.38 km

Short self-guided walk amongst indigenous vegetation and Watsons Creek learning about how local Wuru

0.86 km 0:12 Easy

Lollypop Creek Trail, Wyndham Valeby Melbourne Waterway Walks

31.09 km

This fantastic 4.4 km loop along the Lollypop Creek Trail is a hidden gem in Melbourne's west. Foll

4.39 km 1:06 Easy

Upper Ferntree Gully - Quarry Reserve Loop - a Station to Station Walk.by Sean Mathews

31.30 km

Enjoy the hillside pleasures of the Dandenong Ranges right on the doorstep. Great views, forest capp

4.40 km 1:30 Easy

Upper Ferntree Gully heritageby Ray Peace

31.31 km

Upper Ferntree Gully is today a suburb, but many sites and buildings from the past are still presen

3.54 km 0:53 Intermediate

Patterson River circuit walkby Lindsay

31.82 km

An easy, scenic walk around the Patterson River in Melbourne's south. This walk is mostly flat and

5.70 km 1:25 Easy

Lysterfield tramwayby Ray Peace

31.97 km

This heritage walk in part follows the course of the tramway used to construct Lysterfield reservoir

2.74 km 0:41 Intermediate

Mount Millerby Ray Peace

32.02 km

A half fare to Mount Miller please- it was the dream of John Martin, of Ferntree Gully, to build a f

4.89 km 1:13 Intermediate

1000 Steps, Kokoda Memorial Walk, Upper Ferntree Gullyby Victoria Walks

32.07 km

Set in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges National Park, the 1000 Steps walk was created to honour 625 A

3.35 km 0:50 Intermediate

The Nook, Jacksons Creek, Sunburyby Melbourne Waterway Walks

32.33 km

There's something magical about the Nook! From the scenic waterhole, walk the bends of Jacksons Cre

1.46 km 0:22 Easy

Sunbury Loop via Rupertswood & Clarke Ovalby Paul34293008

32.81 km

Walk from Sunbury's village green fountain, through the birthplace of the Ashes, Clarke Oval and ce

4.52 km 1:07 Easy

Sunbury Loop via Village Green, Barkly, Macedon, Horne & Brook Streetsby Paul34293008

32.81 km

Walk from Sunbury's village green fountain, through the village green, via Macedon Street and Centra

2.42 km 0:36 Very Easy

Walk Cave Hill Quarry. Victoria Rd Primary School to Lilydale Stationby Inspiro Health Promotion

33.18 km

Take in the beautiful mountain views then walk from Victoria Rd PS to the Station in under 15 minute

0.99 km 0:15 Easy

Cobbledick's Ford Streamside Reserveby Robert Jackson

33.18 km

Very Picturesque spot on the Werribee River near Mt Cotterall.

0.59 km 0:08 Easy

Doongalla Homestead walkby Ray Peace

33.53 km

Starting from the local shopping centre this walk takes in heritage, beautiful views, some of the di

7.86 km 1:57 Intermediate

Lysterfield Parkby ParkWalks

33.90 km

An easy 7km walk around the whole lake! A wide, flat path with tall trees to prove shade and attract

7.09 km 1:46 Easy

Lysterfield Lake Circuit Park Walkby Victoria Walks

33.95 km

There is captivating walking to be had on this alluring loop in the bush surrounding Lysterfield Lak

6.13 km 1:40 Easy

Walk Waa. Poyner Reserve to Old Pound Reserve Loopby Inspiro Health Promotion

34.05 km

A beautiful bushland walk and local gem. Starting from Poyner Reserve, head north along Cave Hill

1.61 km 0:24 Easy

Walk Birrarung: Poyner Reserve to Lillydale Lakeby Inspiro Health Promotion

34.06 km

This leafy trail (5km return) takes you from Poyner Reserve and the beautiful Bour-deet sculpture to

2.37 km 0:36 Easy

Walk Bundjil. Poyner Reserve to Victoria Rd Loopby Inspiro Health Promotion

34.06 km

A quiet neighbourhood pocket. Walk Bundjil will take you via 3 different wayfinding signs aroun

2.57 km 0:39 Easy

Walk Wurundjeri Wandoon. Poyner Reserve to Warburton Rail Trail by Inspiro Health Promotion

34.06 km

Enjoy a stroll through Poyner Reserve and admire the newly installed Wurundjeri art sculpture Bour-d

0.74 km 0:11 Easy

Welcome Walk at Lysterfield Lakeby Let's Walk

34.06 km

This walk has it all! Whether you enjoy water scenery, or the smell of eucalypts with every breath,

2.31 km 0:34 Easy

Logan Park Track Accessible Walk, Lysterfield Parkby Victoria Walks

34.10 km

Lysterfield Park has beautiful forest that can be enjoyed while walking or rolling along Logan Park

2.86 km 1:00 Easy

The Tan Trackby Jane Barnes

34.15 km

A lovely historic walking track that is dog-friendly. Passing the Piggery Cafe, so fabulous for wal

2.02 km 0:30 Easy

Lysterfield Park Visitor Area & Dam Wall Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

34.16 km

Lysterfield Park Visitor Area is a terrific picnic, walking and rolling spot. Add crossing the dam

2.07 km 0:45 Easy

Lysterfield homesteads & farmsby Ray Peace

34.23 km

This heritage walk includes parts of the popular lake circuit, but goes further afield to explore th

10.65 km 2:39 Intermediate

Sherbrooke Falls loop, Belgrave, Dandenongsby Victoria Walks

34.59 km

A beautiful circuit walk through the forest to the little bridge that crosses the petite - but still

2.75 km 0:41 Intermediate

Dargon's homesteadby Ray Peace

34.75 km

Dargon's homestead is one of the oldest surviving heritage sites in the foothills of the Dandenongs,

5.98 km 1:29 Intermediate

Seaford Wetlands Trailby a_healthy_peninsula

34.85 km

For the dog walkers, bicycle riders, and bird watchers, this beautiful circuit around the Seaford We

6.74 km 1:41 Easy

Lillydale Lake, Lilydaleby swinywalker

34.88 km

Lillydale Lake is open at all times and has many facilities and activities to suit everyone, includi

2.63 km 0:39 Easy

Lillydale Lake Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

34.88 km

Walk or roll paths by the shoreline beaches or the whole lake loop. There are pretty views to Mt Dan

2.70 km 1:00 Easy

Lillydale Lake and Hull Rd Wetlands Trail, Lilydale. Step and Connectby Inspiro Health Promotion

34.89 km

The Lillydale Lake and Hull Rd Wetlands trail is a glorious walk combining the popular Lake route an

5.58 km 1:24 Intermediate

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens walkby Sean Mathews

35.04 km

A picturesque lake and public garden walk of beautiful exotic and native foliage with flowering acr

2.96 km 1:30 Easy

Melton Botanic Garden walkby dburtt

35.30 km

This walk explores the extensive array of dry climate plants and flowers in the Melton Botanic Garde

2.39 km 0:35 Very Easy

Emu Bottom parks walkby dburtt

35.47 km

Get a taste of the country lifestyle on this walk that takes in three different parks

5.09 km 1:16 Intermediate

Mathias Track, dog-friendly walk, Olindaby Victoria Walks

35.48 km

Mathias Track is an easy, pleasant walk that passes by the National Rhododendron Gardens and RJ Ham

7.10 km 1:47 Easy

Mathias Track to Old Olinda Golf Course returnby Jane - Victoria Walks

35.48 km

Mathias track in beautiful Olinda is one of Victoria's most popular on-lead walks for dog owners and

4.66 km 1:10 Intermediate

Belgrave Hub Walkby Inspiro Health Promotion

35.51 km

A quick loop around the back of the hub along the Rail Trail and back to Inspiro via the main street

0.88 km 0:13 Easy

Olinda Falls, short loop walk, the Dandenongsby Victoria Walks

35.60 km

Take a short, shady walk, then head down some steps to the delightful little Olinda Falls in the lov

0.83 km 0:12 Easy

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens walkby Victoria Walks

35.69 km

Formerly known as the National Rhododendron Gardens this is the place to lose yourself in year-round

1.90 km 0:28 Easy

Sherbrooke Falls loop walkby Alysha

35.75 km

This walk is public transport friendly! Starting at Belgrave train station, follow the steep road t

6.91 km 1:43 Intermediate

Sherbrooke loop walk from Belgrave stationby Stephen

35.79 km

A beautiful walk in Sherbrooke forest in the Dandenong Ranges. Most of the walk is through Mountain

7.40 km 2:32 Intermediate

Whittlesea Township Local History Walkby Yarra Plenty Regional Library

35.80 km

A short flat circular walk in a part of the historical, rural township of Whittlesea, featuring hist

2.70 km 0:41 Easy

Belgrave to Upper Ferntree Gully Rail Trail by Jenny

35.87 km

Belgrave to Upper Ferntree Gully Rail Trail - Following the route of the original Historical Narrow

5.59 km 1:23 Intermediate

Dandenong Ranges Circuit day hike, Olindaby Jane - Victoria Walks

35.88 km

This is a strenuous day walk around the summit of Mt Dandenong. It's best to take a GPS tracker with

13.98 km 3:29 Hard

River Gum Creek Reserveby City of Casey

36.00 km

A 6.2km loop around River Gum Creek Reserve and Surrounds.

6.23 km 1:30 Easy

Margaret Lester Forest Walkby Victoria Walks

36.44 km

Set amongst the mighty Mountain Ash of Sherbrooke Forest, this sealed track was constructed in 1981.

0.54 km 0:20 Easy

Lyrebird Loop Nature Walkby Let's Walk

36.46 km

A moderate 5.6km walk through the Sherbrooke Forest. Be dwarfed by towering Mountain Ash trees in th

5.41 km 1:21 Intermediate

Let's Walk Lynbrook by Let's Walk

36.61 km

Lynbrook presents you with a mixture of old and new houses and gardens with many beautiful gum trees

2.47 km 0:37 Easy

Pirianda Gardens, Olinda, Dandenong Rangesby Victoria Walks

36.76 km

One of the lesser-known but possibly most enjoyable and beautiful garden rambles in the Dandenong Ra

1.18 km 0:17 Intermediate

Mandalay Walking Tracksby Mitchell Shire Council

37.75 km

Mandalay's walking tracks surround the pristine 18-hole golf course. Join the tracks from various po

4.31 km 1:05 Easy

Marriott Waters Reserveby City of Casey

37.88 km

An easy 4km loop around Marriott Waters Reserve.

4.04 km 1:00 Easy

Frankston Beach and Sweetwater Creek by Keeley

39.13 km

This walk encompasses the best of Frankston - an award winning playground, and the beach, pier and t

5.47 km 1:22 Intermediate

Green day hike, Frankston South to Mount Elizaby TalkingOurWalking

39.67 km

A gem of a walk taking in some of the best spots in Frankston South and Mount Eliza. This walk links

14.41 km 3:36 Intermediate

Frankston Hospitalby Ben Brewin

40.23 km

Frankston Hospital Walking Map

1.16 km 0:17 Easy

Wilson Botanic Park Walk, Berwickby dburtt

40.27 km

A hidden valley in the south-eastern suburbs, this is a beautiful park to rival the best in Melbourn

3.22 km 0:48 Easy

Wilson botanic park walkby Shubhneet

40.30 km

The walk features a great variety of senery and wildlife. The park features many wildlife especially

2.71 km 0:40 Easy

Wilson botanic park walkby biruntha muhunthan

40.31 km

A beautiful place to get away and get some fresh air, this peaceful botanic park, blossoming with na

2.35 km 0:35 Easy

McClelland Sculpture Park and Galleryby Keeley

41.21 km

This gorgeous park is located in a bushland setting by a lake but also features a variety of unique,

1.63 km 0:24 Very Easy

Indented Head Beach to Bush Walkby IndentedHead

42.17 km

Explore the best of Indented Head with views of the Bay, the Wreck of the P.S. Ozone paddle steamer,

4.58 km 1:09 Easy

Portarlington Hilly & Historic Walkby Locomote

42.95 km

Walk from the shopping centre to one of the highest points in the town, see traditional timber house

1.00 km 0:13 Hard

Masons Falls loop, Kinglake National Parkby dburtt

43.42 km

Get a taste of the regenerating forest of Kinglake National Park while taking in Masons Falls and th

4.64 km 1:10 Easy

Portarlington Rambler's Walkby Locomote

43.50 km

This is a very family friendly walk away from traffic, along a quiet, flat, gravel path, with great

1.30 km 0:17 Very Easy

Cranbourne Gardens walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoriaby Victoria Walks

43.86 km

If you need to convince anyone of the beauty of Australian native plants, then this is the place. Ev

2.40 km 0:36 Easy

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourneby Dottie

43.88 km

A leisurely walk around the spectacular Australian Gardens at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourn

1.75 km 0:26 Easy

Cranbourne Royal Botanic Australian Garden Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks

43.89 km

This Australian Garden is a special place to walk or roll. There are many plants from all over the

2.33 km 1:00 Easy

Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve, Portarlington by Victoria Walks

44.10 km

Take the Growling Grass Frog Loop through this 62-hectare Bellarine reserve, one of the largest area

2.75 km 0:41 Easy

Community Park Trail - Wallanby Mitchell Shire Council

44.13 km

This trail runs through Hadfield Park and meanders along the well-vegetated Wallan Creek. The reserv

1.49 km 0:22 Very Easy

Mornington Dog Friendly Walkby Keeley

44.75 km

Mornington is a beautiful beach town with so much to offer, and this walk encompasses it all! Beauti

3.85 km 0:57 Easy

St Leonards Heritage Trailby Peter and Dalis St Leonards Victoria

44.84 km

Dig below the surface of the peaceful environs of St. Leonards and you will unearth a plethora of co

3.43 km 0:51 Easy

Around Morningtonby Dottie

44.91 km

Along the Mornington foreshore, up Herbert St to Strattons Lane, past the Primary School into Main S

4.76 km 1:11 Intermediate

Mornington Park to Fishermans Beach, Morningtonby Dottie

44.91 km

A walk along the edge of the foreshore west of Main St along a scrubby track.

1.41 km 0:21 Intermediate

Emerald Lake Park strollby Dottie

45.23 km

Take a ride on Puffing Billy, the iconic steam train, from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.

1.42 km 0:21 Very Easy