Enjoy forest walks under the canopy of the world's tallest flowering plant, the Mountain Ash Tree. Take a moment to rest quietly and you might see a lyrebird scratching in the soil or a wallaby browsing in the undergrowth.
One of the best views in the Dandenongs is from Burkes Lookout, from where you can see the Kinglake Ranges, Mt Macedon, the You Yangs, Port Phillip and the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas on a clear day. Kalorama Lookout offers another great view – across to Silvan Reservoir.
Olinda has always been known for its gardens. The Dandenong Ranges Botanical Garden is hugely popular in spring when Rhododendrons bloom and cherry trees blossom, while the Mount Dandenong Arboretum is spectacular in autumn.
The Dandenong Ranges is a place where a spot of rain means you are more likely to see the natural wonders of the area. After a shower, the lyrebirds come out to feed, Olinda Falls flows more – and you might see a rainbow over the verdant hills.
Things To Do
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
RJ Hamer Arboretum
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
Guided Park Walks
How to get there
Dandenong Ranges National Park North
Facilities
When you're there
Dandenong Ranges National Park is open every day, including weekends and public holidays.
Kalorama Park, Doongalla Homestead Site and Stables picnic ground, Eagle Nest picnic ground, Valley picnic ground, and Silvan Reservoir Park close at 4:00 pm.
This park is closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger Rating or severe weather events.
Check this page before your visit and download the Dandenong Ranges National Park north visitor guide for more information about this part of the park.
Need to know
Dandenong Ranges National Park North
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Kalorama Park Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Kalorama Park toilets are closed with the disabled toilet open for use
Kalorama Park toilets are closed due to asbestos being discovered in the building, recent vandalism exposed the wall panelling revealing that it contains asbestos. For public safety the affected toilets are closed until works are completed to remove and replace the wall panelling. The disabled toilet does not have asbestos wall cladding and will remain open for the public to use. A time frame for the remediation works is unknown and as soon as funding is secured the works will commence. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and Sherbrooke Track Closure
Track and picnic ground closure to allow for works to replace damaged Wattle Track (Long) Bridge.
Attachments: Sherbrooke Track Closure and Detour Maps (758KB)
Storm Damage affected track and trails
Approximately 15km of tracks and trails in the Dandenong Ranges National Park have been damaged by a heavy rainfall storm event in July 2024. Visitors are requested to remain alert to changing track/trail conditions and to observe any track/trail closures. This advice will stand until further updates are made as repairs take place, this may take several years due to lengthy delays involved with insurance claim processing. -
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Forest Fire management storm debris removal works
Forest Fire Management is undertaking works to remove debris from the track 12 area in Dandenong Ranges National Park. Access to Silvan mountain bike trails is closed as per attached map.Attachments: Kalorama Track 13 - Park Closure Map (2) (2,065KB)
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Olinda Falls Picnic Area (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform and Toilets are Closed
The Olinda Falls lower viewing platform is currently closed due to severe damage caused by a fallen tree. All access to the lower falls area is closed to the public. The viewing platform is expected to be replaced sometime in 2025.
The picnic facilities and upper viewing platform remain open with the exception of the toilets, the toilets are closed permanently.
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Sherbrooke Picnic ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet is Closed due to tree damage
The Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet has been severely damaged by a fallen tree, the toilet block is closed until further notice. Please use the nearby O'Donohue Picnic Ground ToiletsAttachments: Sherbrooke Toilet Damage (319KB)
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Valley Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park, RJ Hamer Arboretum)
Valley Picnic Ground Access Road is closed to visitors cars
Valley Picnic Ground is currently closed to visitor vehicles. This decision has been made due to ongoing issues of vandalism, illegal firewood cutting, and rubbish dumping in the area.To protect the environment and the integrity of the picnic ground facilities, the access road will remain closed until further notice. Parks Victoria will continue to monitor the situation and will review the closure decision in due course. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to protect the National Park. An alternative setting is the Doongalla Picnic Ground located via this link