Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk
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Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk
Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk
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The 1000 Steps is probably Melbourne’s most popular bushwalk. Officially the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, walkers love the challenge of the steep trail, locals appreciate the convenience and tourists just want a picture of a gorgeous rainforest walk. But to truly appreciate this unique place, you need to visit when it’s quiet. The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark. The path is steep and beautiful, which makes it attractive to fitness walkers and tourists however please leave your dog at home, as this walk is not for your pets. Dogs are not allowed at the 1,000 Steps.
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Andrew Goh
Singapore, Singapore7,965 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We came here for hiking but due to closure of some of the hiking place, we went for the lyrebird track instead of Kokoda track 1000 steps memorial walk. It was drizzling and we hiked up under the rain. Fresh air and heard lyrebird welcoming us with their lovely voice! A memorable hike for 750m distance before giving up! Great work up…!
Written August 27, 2022
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Expeditionist1000
18 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
Kokoda 1000 steps is a place for enjoying nature with family/ friends while burning your calories. Must come in the early morning, or you can’t get a parking spot.
There’s a cafe and playground too.
There’s a cafe and playground too.
Written January 27, 2021
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,570 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
My wife and I walked up this trail during our recent holiday in Mount Dandenong where we stayed overnight in a luxurious holiday cottage.
The weather was cool and it was easy walking the trail. The views were scenic. We will visit again sometime in future.
The weather was cool and it was easy walking the trail. The views were scenic. We will visit again sometime in future.
Written August 30, 2023
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Makayla and Lac... H
Wollongong, Australia168 contributions
Jan 2020
Yes it helps if you are a little fit, but hey even if you are not this is a must. So informative along this walk with lots of rest stops. There is a lovely view and water at the top. You can do the loop track or go back the way you came. Lots of free parking, picnic areas, BBQ, cage, playground and toilets. You can spend all day here
Written January 7, 2020
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Stuart R
Melbourne, Australia68 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
The 1000 steps in the Dandenongs gets really busy almost everyday of the year no matter what the weather conditions. Try going really early (just after sunrise) or try one of the other tracks. My favourite is the Bellevue track. You can get to it from the very bottom of the car park. It is a longer more sustained walk, about 1 1/2 hrs from the car park to One tree hill picnic ground and back. If you are looking for a real challenge, take the Bellevue track to the water tank, then stony rise walk and then the View track. This is a real killer. Going this way its is a 2 hr round trip.
Written June 10, 2014
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David John B
Alphington15 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The day before we did this walk I was at a shopping centre with my 13 year old daughter. As we were eating for her friend to arrive, I said lets count how many smiles we see in the next ten minutes. Sales were on and there we hundred of people clutching their newly acquired bargains. In ten minutes we saw two people smile. The day we did the Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk it was hot and humid, kids as young as four were stepping their way to the top and I reckon every second person was grinning. It wasn't easy but seeing so many people deciding to walk up a hill instead of hunting bargain made me (and my daughter) smile.
Written January 3, 2018
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dreamliftt
Hong Kong, China158 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
如果你住在城市，想和一些小山一起短暫散步，這裡是你最好的選擇！不要害怕步數。對於初學者來說，1000步非常容易，因為樓梯非常好並且易於升級。視圖很精彩。在森林裡有很多高大的樹木。但是，您無法在頂部看到任何城市景觀！我們試圖沿著觀景軌道和展望軌道走。不要被“觀察”和“展望”困住。在軌道上什麼都看不到！查看軌道是非常陡峭的，並且石頭上升非常難以走石頭！但它會讓你感受到真正的徒步旅行。很多遠足愛好者都會走到這裡，所以不用擔心安全！
if you are living in city and would like to get a short term walk with some hills, here is your best choice! dont be scared of the number of steps. 1000 steps are very easy for beginners as the stairs are built in very good and easy to step up. The view is fab. on forest with a lot of tall trees. however, you cannot see any city views on the top! we tried to walk along view track and outlook track. Dont be trapped with "view" and "outlook". nothing can see in the tracks! View track is very steepy and stoney rise is very hard to walk up as of stones! but it makes you feel the real hiking. A lot of hiking fans walk here so no worry about the safe !
if you are living in city and would like to get a short term walk with some hills, here is your best choice! dont be scared of the number of steps. 1000 steps are very easy for beginners as the stairs are built in very good and easy to step up. The view is fab. on forest with a lot of tall trees. however, you cannot see any city views on the top! we tried to walk along view track and outlook track. Dont be trapped with "view" and "outlook". nothing can see in the tracks! View track is very steepy and stoney rise is very hard to walk up as of stones! but it makes you feel the real hiking. A lot of hiking fans walk here so no worry about the safe !
Written August 8, 2018
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Nick K
Melbourne, Australia420 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Finally went to the 1000 steps. I live the other side of city. It was a good day out. I took the train which was easy. Just ask google for directions.
There werent any spectacular views unfortunately but it was nice amongst the trees and mountains.
After the top of the steps i kept walking for over sn hour which i found more enjoyable.
Next time i might try running the steps 😉
There werent any spectacular views unfortunately but it was nice amongst the trees and mountains.
After the top of the steps i kept walking for over sn hour which i found more enjoyable.
Next time i might try running the steps 😉
Written December 7, 2016
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Janine45
Wellington, New Zealand665 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I highly recommend this walk.Beautiful bush scenery and Very challenging.
It took my husband and i approximately 30 minutes up from the carpark area and then we leisurely walked down.
I have to say we are reasonably fit and 54 yrs old and found the steep steps quite a challenge .
The bush and birdlife and peace are a lovely change away from Melbourne city.
It took my husband and i approximately 30 minutes up from the carpark area and then we leisurely walked down.
I have to say we are reasonably fit and 54 yrs old and found the steep steps quite a challenge .
The bush and birdlife and peace are a lovely change away from Melbourne city.
Written July 31, 2015
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Brycey101
London, UK133 contributions
Dec 2019
Great little challenge in doing the 1000 steps. Lovely views on the way and from the top.
Don't be scared of it, do it!
Don't be scared of it, do it!
Written January 18, 2020
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I herd there would be a service on wensday, could anyone verify this pls . If so what time does service start thanks.
Written April 24, 2023
Anything happening here for Anzac Day?
Written April 11, 2015
DRNP_Park_Ranger
Olinda, Australia
There are no official ceremonies on ANZAC Day at this site.
Written June 19, 2015
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