Walk or cycle along the extensive network of trails. Take a long stroll around the park to observe its expansive size and incredible views. With over 10km of tracks in Brimbank Park and the Maribyrnong River Trail, you're bound to find a walk that's right for you. 

1. Brimbank Loop Walk – 3.5km, 1.5 hours

This wonderful walk allows you to experience much of Brimbank Park’s landscapes. The shared path follows the Maribyrnong River as it winds around the natural basin of Brimbank Park, then leads you up the escarpment away from the river, to panoramic views of the area. Along the way, admire the old River Red Gums, with many hollows serving as homes to birds and other wildlife. The geological history of the land can be seen on the river valley escarpments, where layers of basalt and sandstone were laid around 400 million years ago. The best location to begin this loop walk is from Carpark A, where you can make your way down the hill to the trail alongside the river.

2. Main Regional Trail – 25km

A pleasurable 5.5km section of this trail runs through Brimbank Park, with another 7.5km following the Lower Maribyrnong River through Melbourne’s northwestern suburbs all the way to Southbank in the city. It is an unsealed shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. Over a long time this river has cut a valley through the basalt plains of northern Melbourne. Those on the trail will experience a variety of landscapes, and a window into Melbourne’s past and present land use.

3. Horseshoe Bend Loop Walk – 2km, 45 minutes

Horseshoe Bend Loop Walk is a serene place to experience nature. Begin at the farm driveway, and follow the gravel trail down to the Maribyrnong River. From here, the path is mostly flat and follows the river in a loop, where you can spot wildlife, including many bird varieties and sometimes shy swamp wallabies. At Horseshoe Bend, there is an original 1930s weather board cottage and farm outbuildings, a reminder of the site’s farming past.