You are here

Home > Explore > Parks map search > Dandenong Ranges National Park

Dandenong Ranges National Park

Loading

Loading map

Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying upon this information

Kokoda display

6 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Fern Tree Gully

Kokoda display board

6 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Fern Tree Gully

Ferntree Gully Education Centre - Ferntree Gully Picnic Area

7 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Fern Tree Gully

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned Burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Planned Burning in the Dandenong Ranges National Park

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Fire management

Dandenong Ranges NP

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Dandenong Ranges National Park

Sherbrooke Forest, Oil on Canvas by Dusit P.

1 year ago from Gary Collier

Location: Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Sherbrooke Forest

1 year ago from Gary Collier

Location: Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Add change of condition

Change of conditions

  • Dandenong Creek Track from Basin – Olinda Rd to Channel 10 Track is closed until further notice due to large curvet works. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Thursday 9 May, 2013 |
  • The bridge nearest to the corner of Sassafras Creek and Perrins Creek Roads has been destroyed by a fallen Mountain Ash. The track is still open as walkers can still cross the bridge with care. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Wednesday 27 March, 2013 |
  • Avards Track and Pound Creek Track are closed until further notice due to flood damage. at Dandenong Ranges National Park
    Friday 8 March, 2013 |
  • A large Mountain Ash tree has fallen across the bridge at Sherbrooke Falls. The bridge has been destroyed and the track blocked. The Falls will remain closed until further notice. at Sherbrooke - Sherbrooke Picnic Ground
    Friday 4 January, 2013 |
Barbeque
Bird watching
Cafes/restaurants
Camp fires
Cycling
Horse riding
Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Playground
Short walk
Sight-seeing

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

One Tree Hill Picnic Ground

One Tree Hill is a small picnic ground at the top of the 1000 steps/Kokoda Track Memorial Walk. Accessibility information There are two designated disabled parking spaces next to the park access gate. Both of these spaces are standard width with no loading areas. There is a grass verge beside …

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 …

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 - ODonohue 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 …

View all things to do

Contact information

Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963

Send the park team a message

Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Kiosk
  • Visitor centre
  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Picnic table/seat
  • Playground
  • Toilet
  • Gravel carpark
  • Sealed carpark

What's on

Submit an event at Dandenong Ranges National Park

Create an event
Click to view the news RSS feed.

Quarry Beach Road repairs completed

16 May 2013

Parks Victoria is pleased to announce that Quarry Beach Road which leads to Mallacoota Coastal Reserve has been repaired and is again open to traffic. The road was severely damaged last June during a rain storm which flooded the nearby Horse Trap Creek.  The road was undercut by the …

View all latest news

Park Statistics

Established

March 1882

Area

3540ha