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1. Themed walks in Melbourne and Victoria
Looking for great walks and walking trails in Melbourne and Victoria? You don't need to find a walking tour; pick a theme below to find Melbourne walks and Victorian walks and just get walking! And keep checking back in, we're always creating new Victorian walking maps!
2. Find 'walks nearby' with our Walking Maps
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4. Green Walks in the Park
This Victorian Heart Foundation initiative was funded by Parks Victoria with support from Victoria Walks. It aims to inspire more people to walk, more often, in local parks, state parks and bushland reserves.
See walk links below map or download flyer of all our Green Walks in Melbourne.
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Click name of the walk for map and more details
1. Peppercorn Park, Epping is a short walk that allows you to enjoy a small slice of countryside on your doorstep. At times on this walk it is easy to imagine you are a long way from the city. See flyer.
2. Main St Reserve, Thomastown is an easy and very accessible walk along the creek, passing by an historic church and an original 1850s farmhouse. There are great picnic spots and open play areas along the way. See flyer.
3. Barwon River Walk, Geelong is a circuit walk that gently winds along the Barwon river in Geelong, allowing you time to soak up the abundant riverside vegetation, birdlife and wetlands. See flyer.
4. Kurth Kiln Walk, Kurth Kiln Regional Park is a wonderful loop walk that follows the Tomahawk creek both up and down stream. Along the way the walker is immersed in forest flora and gorgeous creek views. See flyer.
5. Eastern Park, Geelong is a walk that takes you around Eastern Park, along the way there are wonderful trees, open play areas and flying foxes. Then it’s time to explore the heart of the park - the Botanic Gardens. See flyer.
6. RJ Chambers Reserve, Pakenham is a wonderful walk through a reserve with a rich diversity of flora. Birdlife abounds. You might even spot a lyrebird or echidna along the way. See flyer.
7. Button Grass Walk, Bunyip State Park is a superb walk that winds through woodland and a beautiful wet heathland. Along the way you will encounter a variety of flora including hakeas, wattles, tea-tree and button grass. See flyer.
8. Edwards Point Walk, St Leonards combines rare coastal woodlands and a beautiful coastline, this loop walk immerses the walker in natural beauty and a genuine sense of remoteness. See flyer.
9. Jells Park Walk, Wheelers Hill is a very popular and gentle walk that includes beautiful open parkland, lakeside views, abundant birdlife, and lush wetlands. See flyer.
10. Brimbank Park Nature Trail is set in very beautiful and picturesque surroundings, Brimbank Park is home to a diverse range of native flora and fauna. Like so many hidden gems, you have to get walking to discover its secrets. See flyer.
11. Plenty Gorge Walk, South Morang is a hidden treasure of native bushland and wetland is home to kangaroos, echidnas, egrets, herons and swans, to name a few. The walk will take you back in time, leaving your worries behind. See flyer.
5. Useful information when planning walks in Victoria
If you are planning a walk in a National or State Park you may wish to check current conditions and track updates before you set off. You can check for fires, planned burns and track closures at these sites:
- Forest Fire Management Victoria (for planned burns)
- Changed Conditions and Closures, Parks Victoria
- Vic Emergency current fires
- See this link for forest and road closures across regional Victoria.