Mount Bogong (1986m) is the highest mountain in Victoria and provides a challenge to ascend but is worth every drop of perspiration to get those forever views.
A classic walk along an alpine ridge from Diamantina Hut just bellow Mount Hotham to Victoria's second highest peak Mount Feathertop.
The Northwest Spur leads up from the valley half way between Harrietville and Smoko to the Melbourne University Mountain Club (MUMC) Hut and is not always clear with little signage and then the Tom Kneen Track leads on past a spring and to the main trail to the summit of Mount Feathertop. Time needed variable going down ~3hrs going up ~6hrs.
A circuit walk through the Botanic Garden with a variety of forested areas.
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
Located in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.
The walk to Olinda Falls is only 350 Metres to the viewing platform and 500 Metres to the base of the falls. The walk itself takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is shaded from the carpark all the way down to the falls. There are picnic tables, running water, toilets and plenty of shade to sit in.
Pleasant walk through ferns and majestic Mountain Ash to Sherbrooke Falls. Falls are best after rain.
Boroka Lookout provides panoramic views over Halls Gap and the east of the Grampians.
The sunrise here is especially stunning and the views towards Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield are amazing with both the Wonderland and Mt William mountain ranges in view.
Take in the sweeping views of the upper sections of MacKenzie Falls. The cantilevered lookout on the edge of the gorge offers sweeping views of the river tumbling over the wide, dissipated waterfall.