Hike #1 | Dandenong Ranges National Park – Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps & Beyond)

Описание: Join us on our very first hike as Trail Wanderers! 🌿
In this video, we explore some of the most popular and scenic tracks inside the Dandenong Ranges National Park, just outside Melbourne:

Tree Fern Gully Track
Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)
Lyrebird Track
Ramu Track
Belview Track
School Track

Captured in time-lapse with music only, this hike shows the beauty of tall forests, lush ferns, and the peaceful trails of the Dandenongs.

📍 About Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)

Located in Dandenong Ranges National Park, about 40 km east of Melbourne CBD (~50 minutes by car).

The 1000 Steps (Kokoda Memorial Walk) was created in the early 1900s and later dedicated to the Australian soldiers who fought along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during WWII.

It’s one of the most popular hikes near Melbourne, with steep steps and lush fern gullies, giving both a fitness challenge and a scenic walk.

🚗 How to Get Here

By Car: Around 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Parking is available at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground.

By Public Transport: Take a train on the Belgrave Line to Upper Ferntree Gully Station (about 1 hour from the city), then walk 1.5 km (20 minutes) to the park entrance.

🛠️ Facilities

Toilets: Available at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground (near the start of the 1000 Steps).
Café: The 1000 Steps Café is located nearby, offering drinks and snacks.
Picnic Areas: Plenty of open spaces and shaded spots at the park entrance.

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