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Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned Burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned Burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

3 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Dandenong Ranges

4 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Dandenong Ranges National Park

Dandenong Ranges NP

5 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Dandenong Ranges National Park

Sherbrooke Forest, Oil on Canvas by Dusit P.

5 months ago from Gary Collier

Location: Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Sherbrooke Forest

5 months ago from Gary Collier

Location: Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Add change of condition

Change of conditions

  • Due to improvement works the Lyrebird Track will be closed and there may be minor delays and temporary alternate access routes to reach the 1000 Steps. Works will commence in May and are expected to finish by August 2012. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Friday 27 April, 2012 |
  • Silvan Reservoir Park is currently closed due to Protected Industrial Action. We apologise for the inconvenience. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Wednesday 18 April, 2012 |
  • Doongalla Picnic Area is closed until further notice. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Friday 30 March, 2012 |
  • The Stables Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to a fallen tree in the picnic area and several other damaged trees. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
  • The following tracks are closed until further notice due to flood damage: Edgar Track, Avards Track, Ramblers Track, Musk Track, Pound Creek Track and Dandenong Creek Track. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
  • Eagle Nest Picnic Ground is closed until further notice. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
  • Vehicle access to Valley Picnic Ground is closed until further notice. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
  • Sassafras/Menzies Creek Walking Track, south of Butterfield Reserve is closed. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
  • The lower toilet block at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground is closed until further notice. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 8 March, 2012 |
Barbeque
Bird watching
Cafes/restaurants
Cycling
Horse riding
Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Playground
Short walk
Sight-seeing
Camp fires

Protecting the tall forests of the Dandenongs, this park is well known for its spectacular Mountain Ash trees and lush fern gullies, and is ideal for relaxing picnics and tranquil forest walks.

The cool mountain elevation affords spectacular panoramic views. There is abundant native birdlife, including crimson rosellas, kookaburras and the superb lyrebird.

Explore the forest on a range of walks, or enjoy a picnic at the Fern Tree Gully Picnic Ground, One Tree Hill or in Sherbrooke Forest.

Nearby coffee shops, restaurants, craft and antique shops, as well as gardens and the historic Puffing Billy train make for a pleasant day out. The park can be reached by public transport from Melbourne.

Opening times for Ferntree Gully picnic ground

  • An automatic gate entry gate is in operation at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground.
  • The gate opens at 6am and closes at 9pm daily.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria

Popular things to do

Picnic

Olinda - Eagle Nest Picnic Ground

The Olinda section of Dandenong Ranges National Park, covering 790 hectares between Olinda, Kalorama and the catchment of Silvan Reservoir, once formed part of the Dandenong State Forest Reserve. One of the newer sectiones of the National Park, Olinda boasts relatively undisturbed native habitat. Three picnic areas are located in the …

Olinda - Valley Picnic Ground

The Olinda section of Dandenong Ranges National Park, covering 790 hectares between Olinda, Kalorama and the catchment of Silvan Reservoir, once formed part of the Dandenong State Forest Reserve. One of the newer sectiones of the National Park, Olinda boasts relatively undisturbed native habitat. Three picnic areas are located in the …

Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Sherbrooke Picnic Ground sits within the Sherbrooke Forest, the largest section of Dandenong Ranges National Park. A number of walking tracks, starting from the picnic grounds, enable you to discover some of the plants and animals of Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke Falls Walk 2.4km, 1 hour return. Grade: Easy to Moderate Tracks leading …

Olinda - Olinda Falls Picnic Ground

The Olinda section of Dandenong Ranges National Park, covering 790 hectares between Olinda, Kalorama and the catchment of Silvan Reservoir, once formed part of the Dandenong State Forest Reserve. One of the newer sectiones of the National Park, Olinda boasts relatively undisturbed native habitat. Three picnic areas are located in the …

Sherbrooke - O'Donohue Picnic Ground

O'Donohue Picnic Ground sits within the Sherbrooke Forest, the largest section of Dandenong Ranges National Park. A number of walking tracks, starting from the picnic grounds, enable you to discover some of the plants and animals of Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke Falls 2.4km, 1 hour return. Grade: Easy to Moderate Tracks leading …

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Point Nepean Audio Tours App

27 Apr 2012

iTours  Australia have created an App presenting the Point Nepean Audio Tours for your iPhone. You can select the audio chapters based on their location on a map or by chapter title. It is a great way to learn more about a significant piece of Australian history in one …

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Park Statistics

Established

March 1882

Area

3540ha