Lysterfield Hills Loop

Starting near the carpark on Army Track, Lysterfield South, this walk loops within Churchill National Park via the Bayview, Stonemasons, North Boundary, Bellbird and Channel tracks, going past Lysterfield Hills. This peaceful walk wanders through open grassy areas and thickly wooded landscapes, where there are ample opportunities for spotting beautiful birds. The park is also home to a large population of wallabies and kangaroos. From the top of Lysterfield Hills, there are nice views over Melbourne and the Southeastern suburbs. The well-maintained trail, gentle inclines and relatively short distance make this walk suitable for most ages and levels of fitness, and it can be completed on foot or by bicycle. The most challenging section of the walk is the climb to Lysterfield Hills, with a 100 metre ascent over the length of 1 km. This is very popular walk, and it can get rather busy on weekends. Some parts of the track may get muddy after rain. 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	(-37.9513863,145.2524451)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Dandenong Bypass, 49 Turn on to EastLink Onramp then drive for 3.4 km Keep left onto Princes Highway Offramp and drive for another 470 m Keep right onto Princes Highway Offramp and drive for another 65 m Keep right and drive for another 305 m Turn left onto Heatherton Link Road and drive for another 120 m Turn slight right and drive for another 15 m Turn right onto Heatherton Road, 14 and drive for another 4 km Turn left onto Power Road and drive for another 2.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Churchill Park Drive and drive for another 550 m Turn sharp left onto Army Track and drive for another 530 m Turn right and drive for another 90 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 345 m (at the intersection of Bayview Track & Channel Track) continue straight, to head along Bayview Track.
	After another 300 m (at the intersection of Bayview Track & Kangaroo Track) continue straight, to head along Bayview Track.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Bayview Track.
	After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Bayview Track.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Channel Track & Bayview Track) continue straight, to head along Bayview Track.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Stonemasons Track & Bayview Track) continue straight, to head along Stonemasons Track.
	After another 6 m continue straight, to head along Stonemasons Track.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Lysterfield Hills Track & Stonemasons Track) turn right, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 360 m continue straight, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Woodland Walk & Lysterfield Hills Track) continue straight, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 530 m (at the intersection of Lysterfield Hills Track & Grassy Spur Walk) turn around, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 530 m (at the intersection of Lysterfield Hills Track & Woodland Walk) continue straight, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Lysterfield Hills Track & Stonemasons Track) continue straight, to head along North Boundary Track. After another 35 m pass the picnic table (on your right). After another 350 m continue straight, to head along North Boundary Track.
	After another 200 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Bellbird Track & Ridge Track) turn right, to head along Bellbird Track.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Channel Track & Bellbird Track) turn right, to head along Channel Track.
	After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Channel Track. After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Channel Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Channel Track & Link Track) continue straight, to head along Channel Track.
	After another 400 m continue straight, to head along Channel Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Army Track & Channel Track) turn left, to head along Army Track. After another 590 m head through/around the gate. Then pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	After another 135 m turn left.
	After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m come to the end. About 15 m past the end is a car park.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lysterfield Hills Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.9 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 6.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	6.7 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Dandenong Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely this morning. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 10 and 15.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  8°C → 14°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 8mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  4°C → 15°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of morning fog about the ranges. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost about the ranges. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then turning northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  3°C → 15°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Showers.
  
  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.

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