One Tree Hill Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

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One Tree Hill Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

Conquer the Kokoda Memorial Walk or as its affectionately know, the 1000 Steps and find yourself at One Tree Hill Picnic Ground. A World War II memorial here commemorates the Battalions involved in the Kokoda campaign.

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One Tree Hill Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

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One Tree Hill Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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 dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
Restricted opening hours
No camping
No fires permitted
No horses

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

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.

Illegal Asbestos dumped along unnamed track One Tree Hill - Greater Bendigo National Park

A 500 meter section of unnamed bush track opposite Pioneer Track on One Tree Hill, off Edwards Road will be closed until contractors can safely remove illegally dumped Asbestos containing material.

Night park closures due to deer control program

Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a two nights between June 2nd and June 5th 2026. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.

For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.

Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.

For further information please call 131963

Attachments: DRNP control zones map Jan 2026 (701KB)

Temporary Closure of Grants Picnic Ground Cafe

Grants Picnic Ground Café is temporarily closed while Parks Victoria undertakes an Expression of Interest process to secure a long-term lease for the site. In the meantime, a mobile coffee van will be operating on-site from Tuesday to Saturday for the duration of the process.

Margaret Lester Walk

The Margaret Lester walk track has rough and uneven surfaces, and is no longer suitable for people with accessibility requirements.

Parks Victoria will be undertaking upgrade works in the near future, this page will be updated as more is known.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.