Fairway Reserve via the Scotchmans Creek Trail

Starting from the Fairway Reserve carpark on Forster Road, Mount Waverley, this walk leads through the Scotchmans Creek Linear Park via the Scotchmans Creek Trail. This scenic walk winds through indigenous vegetation teeming with a multitude of birdlife. Following the path of the Scotchmans Creek, it goes past the Fairway Reserve, Huntingdale Wetlands, Oakleigh Golf Course and Caloola Reserve. The trail alternates between wide, grassy and narrow, forested sections, on a broad concrete pathway shared by walkers and cyclists. Many frogs, ducks and kookaburras can be spotted along the way. This track is well shaded and maintained, with mainly flat terrain throughout and some short hills. Beware of speeding bicycles passing by, as they can catch you by surprise. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-37.8888954,145.1310646)
Mode Car
Directions From Monash Freeway, M1
Turn on to Forster Road Off Ramp then drive for 470 m
Keep left onto Forster Road Off Ramp and drive for another 420 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Scotchmans Creek Trail. There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start). After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 470 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 160 m veer left, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 110 m head through the tunnel (about 150 m long) After another 280 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Stanley Avenue & Scotchmans Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 220 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 55 m veer left, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 50 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 15 m turn left, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Huntingdale Road & Scotchmans Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Estelle Street & Scotchmans Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 280 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Park Road & Scotchmans Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail.
	After another 120 m continue straight. After another 35 m head into the "Scotchman's Creek Linear Park".
	After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m veer right.
	After another 65 m veer right.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Scotchmans Creek Trail & Drummond Street) continue straight, to head along Scotchmans Creek Trail. After another 10 m pass the "Scotchman's Creek Linear Park" (10 m on your left).
	After another 4 m continue straight.
	After another 155 m continue straight.
	Continue another 80 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fairway Reserve via the Scotchmans Creek Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.2 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Scoresby Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  16°C
  Showers developing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending westerly 25 to 35 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 16.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 1 [Low]
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  5°C → 16°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog about the ranges. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending northerly in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 17.
  
  Sunday 13 July
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Monday 14 July
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening with possible small hail near the Otways. Snow falling above 900 metres. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning northwesterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 13.
  
  Tuesday 15 July
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  8°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

Start	(-37.8888954,145.1310646)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monash Freeway, M1 Turn on to Forster Road Off Ramp then drive for 470 m Keep left onto Forster Road Off Ramp and drive for another 420 m

Weather Forecast

Alerts