Dandenong circuit walk

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 60 m turn left. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the "Pie In The Sky" (on your left). After another 2 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m (from the Charlemont Lane Bushland Reserve Track) continue straight.
	After another 295 m (from the The Georgian Road) continue straight. After another 15 m pass the water tap (on your right).
	After another 30 m continue straight. After another 70 m pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 90 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the car park (6 m on your left). After another 6 m pass the toilet (45 m on your left). Then pass the shelter (20 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the "Olinda Playspace" (65 m on your left).
	After another 150 m turn right. After another 4 m (from the Chalet Road) turn left, to head along Chalet Road (a vehicle track). After another 7 m (from the Chalet Road) continue straight, to head along Chalet Road. After another 55 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 20 m pass the "Olinda Pool Parking" (10 m on your right). After another 45 m pass the water tap (30 m on your right).
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Golf Course Track & Chalet Road) turn left, to head along Golf Course Track (a vehicle track). After another 10 m (from the Golf Course Track) continue straight, to head along Golf Course Track. After another 6 m head through/around the gate. After another 510 m pass the "Former Olinda Golf Course Park" (on your left). W:parkweb.vic.gov.au 24/7
	At the intersection of Golf Course Track & Sequoia Track continue straight, to head along Golf Course Track. After another 55 m come to the "Lookout Rock" (25 m on your right).
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Cornus Track & Golf Course Track) continue straight, to head along Cornus Track (a walking track).
	After another 350 m (at the intersection of Mathias Road & Cornus Track) veer left, to head along Mathias Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 290 m (at the intersection of Mathias Road & Golf Course Track) veer left, to head along Mathias Road.
	After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Predator Track & Mathias Road) turn right, to head along Predator Track.
	After another 460 m (at the intersection of Bartlett Road & Predator Track) turn left, to head along Bartlett Road. After another 105 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Falls Road & Bartlett Road turn right, to head along Falls Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 320 m (at the intersection of Cascade Track & Falls Road) turn right, to head along Cascade Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Olinda Creek waterfall lower viewing platform. It might be closed due to storm damage. The upper platform should be open nonetheless. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 570 m (at the intersection of Falls Track & Cascade Track) turn left, to head along Falls Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 230 m (from the Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Falls Track. After another 115 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. This toilet is male and female. Then pass the water tap (7 m on your right). Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 2 m (from the Falls Track) turn left (a service road). After another 6 m pass the "Olinda Falls Picnic Ground" (8 m on your right).
	After another 60 m (from the Falls Road) turn left.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Mechanics Walk & Falls Road) veer right, to head along Mechanics Walk (a walking track).
	After another 850 m (at the intersection of Mechanics Walk & Farndons Road) continue straight, to head along Mechanics Walk. After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 205 m pass the car park.
	At the intersection of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road & Mechanics Walk turn left, to head along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road (a highway\|primary). After another 25 m (from the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road) veer right (a walking track).
	After another 180 m turn right.
	After another 175 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m (from the Ridge Road) turn right, to head along Ridge Road (a highway\|primary).
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Ridge Road) turn sharp left, to head along Kyeema Track (a vehicle track). After another 30 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Trig Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track. After another 25 m (at the intersection of Trig Track & Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Trig Track. Keep left.
	After another 240 m (from the Trig Track) continue straight, to head along Trig Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Observatory Road & Trig Track) turn right, to head along Observatory Road (a service road). After another 20 m (from the Observatory Road) continue straight, to head along Observatory Road. After another 15 m (from the Observatory Road) continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 8 m turn right. After another 50 m come to the viewpoint (on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Mount Dandenong" (5 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the toilet (about 20 m ahead). After another 15 m head up the steps (about 7 m long)
	Turn right. After another 40 m head up the steps (about 6 m long)
	Turn right.
	After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m (from the Observatory Road) turn sharp right, to head along Observatory Road (a service road).
	After another 20 m (from the Observatory Road) turn left (a walking track).
	After another 125 m (from the Kyeema Track) turn left, to head along Kyeema Track (a vehicle track). After another 30 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Observatory Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 390 m (from the Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Ashs Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Ashs Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 20 m (from the Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track. After another 25 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Scar) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 185 m (from the Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track. After another 20 m come to the "Bourkes Lookout".
	After another 60 m (from the Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 105 m pass the "Mount Corhanwarrabul" (55 m on your left).
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Towers Track & Burkes Track) continue straight, to head along Towers Track.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Zig Zag Track & Towers Track) continue straight, to head along Zig Zag Track.
	After another 610 m (at the intersection of Channel 10 Track & Zig Zag Track) turn left, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 215 m (from the Channel 10 Track) continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track. After another 30 m (from the Channel 10 Track) continue straight, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Dandenong Creek Track & Channel 10 Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Dandenong Creek Track & Toroa Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 960 m (from the Dandenong Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track. After another 10 m (from the Dandenong Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 520 m (from the Dandenong Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 300 m (from the Dandenong Creek Track) veer right, to head along Dandenong Creek Track. After another 335 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 1 m (at the intersection of Dandenong Creek Track & Basin - Olinda Road) veer left (a walking track).
	After another 225 m (from the Range Road) turn left, to head along Range Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Range Road & School Track) continue straight, to head along Range Road. After another 40 m (from the Range Road) continue straight, to head along Range Road.
	After another 225 m (from the Range Road) continue straight, to head along Range Road.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Range Road & Caterpillar Track) continue straight, to head along Range Road. Then head through/around the gate. After another 3 m (from the Range Road) veer right, to head along Range Road (a residential road). After another 25 m (at the intersection of Range Road & Sassafras Primary School Road) continue straight, to head along Range Road.
	After another 160 m (from the Range Road) veer right (a footpath).
	After another 190 m (from the Lumeah Avenue) turn left, to head along Lumeah Avenue (a residential road). After another 10 m (from the Range Road) turn right (a footpath).
	After another 85 m (from the Range Road) turn left, to head along Range Road (a residential road).
	After another 320 m (from the Range Road) turn left, to head along Range Road (a residential road). After another 9 m (at the intersection of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road & Range Road) turn left, to head along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road (a highway\|primary).
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Monash Avenue & Mount Dandenong Tourist Road) turn right, to head along Monash Avenue (a residential road). After another 20 m pass the water tap (about 50 m ahead). Then pass the "Toilet" (about 50 m ahead).
	From the Monash Avenue turn right (a footpath). After another 8 m turn right. After another 60 m pass the "Ranges Cafe & Bar" (20 m on your left). W:ranges.yolasite.com T:+61 3 9751 2133 After another 25 m pass the "Olinda Cafe" (7 m on your left). T:+61 3 9751 0466 09:00-16:00
	After another 10 m continue straight. After another 15 m turn left.
	After another 60 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to the Olinda Creek waterfall lower viewing platform. It might be closed due to storm damage. The upper platform should be open nonetheless.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cascade Track & Falls Track Start (a walking track). After another 25 m veer left. After another 7 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 15 m come to the "Upper Viewing Platform" (20 m on your right). Then pass the "Olinda Creek waterfall upper" (30 m on your right). After another 35 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. Then pass the "Olinda Creek waterfall middle" (25 m on your right).
	Veer left. After another 55 m come to "Lower Viewing Platform". "Olinda Creek waterfall lower". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of Cascade Track & Falls Track Start (a walking track).

After another 25 m veer left.

After another 7 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest.

After another 15 m come to the "Upper Viewing Platform" (20 m on your right).

Then pass the "Olinda Creek waterfall upper" (30 m on your right).

After another 35 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest.

Then pass the "Olinda Creek waterfall middle" (25 m on your right).

Veer left.

After another 55 m come to "Lower Viewing Platform".

"Olinda Creek waterfall lower".

The end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.

Start	(-37.8552643,145.3654377)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From , Upper Ferntree Gully.

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	15.3 km
Time	5 h to 8 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	730 m	[shelter]
Toilet	740 m	[toilet]
Toilet	990 m	[toilet]
Seat	5.3 km + 30 m	[seat]
Seat	5.3 km + 85 m	[seat]
Toilet	5.7 km	[toilet]
Toilet	8.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	15.2 km	Toilet

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