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Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Affectionately known as the 1000 Steps, people come from across Melbourne to test their fitness against the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk. Look out for the bronze plaques that pay tribute to those who died on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War.
How to get there
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Facilities
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Need to know
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
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.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
- No horses
- Restricted opening hours
- No camping
- Management vehicle only
- No fires permitted
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Steep track
Be Prepared
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
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.
Musk Walking Track Closed until further notice
The Musk Walking Track at Ferntree Gully adjacent to the 1000 Steps is closed due to storm damage, many trees have fallen across this track and some sections are heavily eroded and have subsided.
Planned burning
Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Dandenong ranges which will result in Tremont hill walking track being closed to the public from the time a burn is approved for
ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled
for Saturday 21st of November and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current
planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
1000 Steps Closure due to COVID19
In response to the advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer about COVID-19, the Ferntree Gully picnic ground, including the 1000 steps/Kokoda Memorial Track walk is closed until further notice.
Storm Damage affected Tracks
Tracks heavily impacted by fallen trees in the Dandenong Ranges National Park are Alamein, Outlook, Edgars, Stables, Invermay and Golf Course Tracks. Parks Victoria is working on a plan to clear the fallen trees and seeks the public's patience while we work to clear the hundreds of fallen trees.
