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    Maroondah Walks and Trails (Ringwood)



    Maroondah Walks and Trails (Ringwood)

    Maroondah has some beautiful and historically significant walks throughout the city.

    The walks are:

    1. Dandenong Creek Trail
    8km (105 min) One way Marlborough Road to Chandlers Lane

    Features: Natural setting - Dandenong Creek and bushland
    Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate - Underpasses can be wet
    Level of Accessibility: Good - On the sealed path. Unsuitable for wheelchairs on the gravel section between Marlborough Road and HE Parker Reserve on the northern side due to steep grades
    Start Location: Marlborough Road car park (Melway 63 H3)
    Public Transport: Heathmont and Bayswater Stations
    Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables, BBQ and playground
    Refreshments: Heathmont and Bayswater Shops, Glen Park Cafe

    2. Heathmont Historic Walk
    4.6km (70-90 min) Discover the history of Heathmont

    Features: Historic
    Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Some moderate grades
    Level of Accessibility: Poor - Numerous road crossings, some gravel paths
    Start Location: Eastern side of Heathmont Railway Station (Melway 50 A12)
    Public Transport: Heathmont Railway Station and a bus route nearby
    Facilities: Toilets, parking and playground
    Refreshments: Heathmont Shops

    3. Wombolano Park and Sensory Trail
    300m (10 min) - Sensory Trail
    1.2km (20 min) - Wombolano Park Circuit

    Features: Nature based - Wetland, bushland
    Level of Difficulty: Moderate
    Level of Accessibility: Poor - Narrow gravel paths, steps and steep grades
    Start Location: Rotherwood Avenue car park (Melway 50 C10)
    Public Transport: Heathmont Railway Station
    Facilities: Toilets, parking, picnic tables and playground
    Refreshments: Heathmont Shops

    4. Ringwood Central Historic Walk
    4.5km (90 min) Historical Walk

    Features: Historical
    Level of Difficulty: Easy - Cross roads at pedestrian crossings
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Number of road crossings
    Start Location: Ringwood Railway Station (Melway 49 H9)
    Public Transport: Ringwood Railway and Bus Station
    Facilities: Toilets, parking, picnic tables, BBQ and playground
    Refreshments: Maroondah Highway Shops and Eastland

    5. Ringwood East Historic Walk
    5.5km (80 min) Heritage Walk

    Features: Historic
    Level of Difficulty: Easy
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Road crossings and one grassed footpath along Kemps Road.
    Start Location: Maroondah Council Offices (Melway 50 A7)
    Public Transport: A bus route nearby
    Facilities: Toilets and parking
    Refreshments: Ringwood East shops

    6. Mullum Mullum Creek Trail
    800m (20 min) Cultural Heritage Trail loop
    5.8km (90 min) Warrandyte Road to Highland Avenue one way

    Features: Historical and Nature Based - Interpretive Trail, Bushland, Mullum Mullum Creek
    Level of Difficulty: Easy - Road crossings at Oban and Kalinda Roads. Don't cross the creek during floods
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Gravel paths, sealed between Oban Road and Highland Avenue. Some moderate grades, steps at Leonard Street Pedestrian Bridge
    Start Location: Mullum Mullum Reserve (Melway 49 K5), or Peter Vergers Reserve car parks (Melway 50 C3)
    Public Transport: Ringwood Bus and Train Station
    Facilities: Toilets, parking, picnic tables, BBQ and playground
    Refreshments: Eastland Shopping Centre, Burnt Bridge Shops

    7. Croydon Central Historic Walk
    2.7km (45 min) Heritage Walk
    4.8km (90 min) Heritage Walk and Wyreena Community Arts Centre

    Features: Historical and Community Arts
    Level of Difficulty: Easy - Cross roads at pedestrian crossings
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Number of road crossings
    Start Location: South side of Croydon Railway Station (Melway 50 J3)
    Public Transport: Croydon Railway and Bus Station
    Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables, BBQ and playground
    Refreshments: Croydon Main Street Shops and Wyreena's Cafe

    8. Alto Heritage Walk
    2.8km (60 min) The high-ground of the City of Maroondah. Allow time to take in the breathtaking views.

    Features: Heritage, Views
    Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Uphill from Wicklow Avenue to Maroondah Highway
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Road crossings and moderate grades
    Start Location: Northern side of Croydon Railway Station (Melway 50 J3)
    Public Transport: Croydon Railway and Bus Station
    Facilities: Toilets
    Refreshments: Croydon Main Street Shops

    9. Croydon Hills Walk
    3.1km (50 min) Scenic Walk

    Features: Historic and Nature Based - Wetlands
    Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Some moderate grades
    Level of Accessibility: Poor - Gravel paths with moderate grades and road crossings
    Start Location: Yarrunga Community Centre (Melway 36 G9)
    Public Transport: A bus route nearby
    Facilities: Parking
    Refreshments: McAdam Square Shops on Plymouth Road

    10. Warrien Reserve Walk
    1km (20-30 min) Urban Land for Wildlife bushland

    Features: Nature Based - frog habitats, bushland
    Level of Difficulty: Easy - Stay on formed paths
    Level of Accessibility: Moderate - Gravel path, some narrow sections
    Start Location: Car park on Zealandia Road West (Melway 36K11)
    Public Transport: A bus route nearby
    Facilities: Toilets, parking, picnic tables, BBQ and playground
    Refreshments: Croydon North Shops


    Maroondah Walks and Trails (Ringwood), Ringwood, Victoria, 3136