These misty mountains are home to some of the most popular walks in Victoria. Enjoy the challenge of the 1000 Steps and learn about its poignant association with Australia's Second World War veterans and the Kokoda Track Campaign. Explore Sherbrooke Forest from Grants Picnic Ground. The Margaret Lester Forest Walk is an accessible walk perfect for people who are mobility impaired
There are also quieter walks that are just as spectacular. The Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk is one of the best bushwalks in Victoria for more experienced hikers looking to escape the throng. It's quieter places such as these where you are most likely to spot the Dandenongs' most celebrated resident
Waterfalls are also a feature of this cool temperate rainforest. Sherbrooke Falls is best after rain - and if there's been a downpour, you're more likely to see a lyrebird.
Things To Do
1000 Steps
Sherbrooke Falls
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
Dandenong Ranges National Park accessibility information
Pirianda Garden
Guided Park Walks
How to get there
Dandenong Ranges National Park South
Belgrave Station on the same line is a 1km walk to Coles Ridge Track on the park boundary and a 3km walk to Grants Picnic Ground.
To get further into the Dandenong Ranges on public transport, you can catch a bus along Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. Bus route 688 runs between Croydon Train Station and Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/4805
Facilities
When you're there
Need to know
Dandenong Ranges National Park South
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. Grants, O’Donohue, Sherbrooke, One Tree Hill and Ferntree Gully picnic grounds were assessed for accessibility in June 2020, providing information about the accessibility of these areas and photos.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic Ground closed to vehicles
Doongalla Homestead and Stables picnic areas will be closed for vehicles for 4 days from Monday 6 Feb and reopen on the morning of Friday 10th Feb. The closure is required to enable the safe delivery of a Deer control program in the area.Closures due to storm damage
- Valley Picnic Ground is closed to picnicking; visitors can use Boundary Road to access the park however no vehicle access is permitted.
- Sections of Sassafras Creek/Menzies Creek walking track
- Wattle Track in Sherbrooke
- William Ricketts Sanctuary
- Areas of Silvan/Olinda forest
Attachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1,671KB)
Deer control, (Shooting) Night closures of Sherbrooke, Doongalla and Olinda.
Areas of the Dandenong Ranges National Park will be closed between the hours of 7:00 pm and 5:30 am from Monday 6th February to Thursday 9th February in order to control Deer via shooting. Sections of the park in Doongalla, Sherbrooke and Olinda will be closed, during this period members of the public are not permitted in areas as highlighted on the map.Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic Areas Closed to vehicles
Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic areas are closed to vehicles from Monday the 6th February until the morning of Friday 10th February. The closure is required to safely conduct a Deer control program in the park. -
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Silvan Road Night Time Closure
Silvan Road will be closed between Mathias Track and Olinda Creek Road from Monday 6 February to Friday 10 February. The closure will operate from 7:00 pm to 5:30 am. -
Sherbrooke Picnic ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet Closed
The toilet block is closed temporarily awaiting connection to the sewer, the nearby O'Donohues Picnic Ground toilet is open.