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8 of the best hikes close to Melbourne

Your weekend escape starts here. - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 25 Nov 2019
8 of the best hikes close to Melbourne

Sick of the daily grind? Ready for an escape? Swap your latte for a thermos, your loafers for boots and your briefcase for a backpack it’s time to go hiking. Not only is hiking a great way to get the perfect Instagram shot, destress and unwind, but a recent study found that hikers had improved cognitive function. Everyone knows that Melbourne is home to some of the best coffee in the world but it is a hidden secret that it also has an abundance of scenic walking tracks and bush walks on offer.

If hiking is a new addition to your repertoire make sure you read our beginners tips and tricks before setting off. We’ve discovered the eight best walks and hikes in and around Melbourne so now it’s just up to you to get exploring. 

8. 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk

Location: Dandenong Ranges National Park

Distance: 4.3km 

Difficulty: Moderate

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One of the closest hikes to the Melbourne CBS the 1000 Steps Walk will set your glutes on fire. The memorial walk includes (lots of) stone steps and spectacular views of the Dandenong ranges and finishes at One Tree Hill. It is a popular spot for pre-season training for elite athletes so keep your eyes up!

7. Point Nepean Coastal Walk

Location: Mornington Peninsula

Distance: 6km

Difficulty: Moderate

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Located at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula the Point Nepean Coastal Walk is one of Victoria’s most spectacular coastal trails. Wander past secluded beaches, bays, coastal bushland and not one but three spectacular lookouts. 

6. La La Falls and Walk

Location: Warburton Valley

Distance: 6km one way

Difficulty: Moderate

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The Lala falls in their glory. It's been raining so much in the last few days so hubby and I took the kids chasing waterfalls! We headed to Warburton (which is one of my favourite spots around Melbourne) and walked the easy track all the way to the top with one kid each in our baby carriers. They loved it! It's an easy walk, a little muddy in part, with a few obstacles. I had my Sigma 20mm with me, a Nisi filter and off we went! 📷 f/9, 3s, ISO 100. #learnphotography #longexposure #melbourne_insta #warburton #lalafalls #visitmelbourne #wandervictoria @visitwarburton_official

People have been hiking through the Yarra State Forest since the early 1880s and it is easy to understand why. Hike through deep rainforest alongside Four Mile Creek to the spectacular La La Falls. The round-trip will take you anywhere between 1-1.5 hours depending on your fitness level.

5. Bushrangers Bay Walk

Location: Morning Peninsula National Park

Distance: 5.5km one way

Difficulty: Moderate

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Just a 60-minute drive south of Melbourne this cliff-top walk is hopping with kangaroos. It is a great option for a weekend with views across the ominous Cape Schanck and the Banksia Forest.

4. Mount Oberon Summit

Location: Wilsons Promontory National Park

Distance: 6.8km

Difficulty: Moderate

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Went on a day trip to Wilson's Prom last week (after hearing various victorians talk about it for, oh, however long I've lived here. Six + years?) Pretty seaside national park with some good granite formations and a 400m high "mountain" which provided some nice views. Yes, much prettier than Melbourne, and with much better beaches- I see the appeal!!

Fancy yourself as a bit of a morning person? Climb to the Mt Oberon Summit to witness an unforgettable sunrise. The climb is worth the early morning wake-up for spectacular 360-degree views of Wilsons Promontory National Park. 

3. Toorongo Falls Circuit Walk

Location: West Gippsland

Distance: 2.2km

Difficulty: Easy

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Escape the city and explore the best that Gippsland has to offer. You’ll get two (waterfalls) for the price of one this walk not only passes the Toorongo Falls but also the Amphitheatre Falls. This walk isn’t just brimming with great views but also wildlife, keep an eye out for sugar gliders, possums and cockatoos.

2. Macedon Ranges Walking Trail

Location: Mount Macedon

Distance: 18.8km

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

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If you’re up for an all-day adventure then the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail is for you. This track covers a variety of terrains you’ll go off-track, past lookouts, across rivers and even on cables (if you like!) so is best for those with plenty of hiking experience. 

1. Mt Stapylton Loop Walk

Location: Grampians National Park

Distance: 4km return

Difficulty: Moderate

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What gets your vote for best cliff in the world? This one has to be up there! And this week we've had it all to ourselves, pretty magical. #taipanwall #grampians #australia

Explore the hidden secrets of the Grampians National Park a 3-hour drive from Melbourne. It’s well worth the trip with many hikers returning time and time again to test out a new trail. This is a challenging walk that climbs through the Grampian National Park with views overlooking the deep Fyans Valley, mountains and waterfalls. 

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Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who loves reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything! You can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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