Walks in the Dandenong Ranges
The most comprehensive guidebook to the region
39 hikes – many little-known – from short, easy strolls to challenging all-day treks, with maps, digital downloads and a field guide.
Everything you need to explore the Dandenong Ranges on foot – track notes, maps, vertical profiles, historical insights and a field guide to plants and animals.
Does this sound like you?
- You want to get hiking near Melbourne, but aren’t quite sure where to go.
- You’re looking for great circuit walks – avoiding annoying car-shuffles.
- You’re tired of the same hikes everyone does – we’re looking at you, 1000 Steps.
Inside the book
All the facts you need for a great hike
Distance, time, difficulty, start and end points, food and toilets – plus an elevation profile, as shown here for Ferntree Gully Quarry & Tremont.
Clear and detailed maps
A custom map for every walk, like this one for the Sassafras Loop – clear enough to follow without a phone signal.
Easy-to-use field guide
A quick-reference guide to identify commonly seen plants and animals.
Insights into history
The stories behind the Ranges – from Indigenous custodians to the Heidelberg School artists and beyond.
Who this guide is for
- New walkers wanting to explore the area with confidence.
- Hikers who already love the Dandenongs but want new, lesser-known walks.
- People training for fitness or bigger hikes – including a 2-day traverse of the Dandenongs.
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