Grade 1

Yea River Walk (2.1km)

Toolangi Bushland Reserve

Victoria

2km

1.25 hrs

Grade 1

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the Yea River Walk, a short, 2km circuit hike located in Victoria's beautiful Toolangi Bushland Reserve. The walk, perfect for all abilities, offers a scenic journey through lush bushland and along well-maintained trails leading to the Yea River. Starting and ending at the Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre, this family-friendly bushwalk is a delightful outing just 78km from Melbourne CBD. So, pack your walking shoes and enjoy this easy-paced, nature-filled escape in Toolangi, Victoria!

Max elevation: 484m

Min elevation: 468m

Total Ascent: 32m

Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 1 (All-abilities) - Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.

Practical information


Walk map and GPX file

Yea River Walk (2.1km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Toolangi Bushland Reserve.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Healesville, Kinglake, Marysville, Narbethong, Toolangi, Yarra Glen, Yea

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Yea river walk (2. 1km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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