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Length: 3.5km
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Duration: 1hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Lower Homestead Rd
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End: Lower Homestead Rd
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Location: Warrandyte State Park
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Closest Town: Wonga Park
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Distance from CBD: 40km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.7026887
Longitude: 145.2933897
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Warrandyte State Park...
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Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


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Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Located in Wonga Park, Mount Lofty features spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountain ranges. This rough track follows the Yarra River past the Bend of Isles, up over Mount Lofty and back to the carpark. The last section is a steep downhill on a barely visible track that begins just after the information shelter. Birdlife, riverside environment, bush tracks, exposed ridgeline and magnificent views are just some of the treats that await you - all to the gentle sound of the Yarra River.
Getting there
The park is 24km north-east of Melbourne. Access is mainly via three sealed roads: Warrandyte Road, Research-Warrandyte Road and Ringwood-Warrandyte Road (Melways pages 23 & 24). Park at the end of Lower Homestead Rd, Wonga Park. Watch out for Kangaroos, they are everywhere. The track begins from the carpark.
Tips
- At times, the track is hard to find, but keep the river on your right (for an anti-clockwise circuit) and you can't go wrong.
Contributed by Rob Collins
GPX File
Max elevation: 131 m
Min elevation: 62 m
Total climbing: 86 m
Total descent: -83 m
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That’s near us! A lovely hike, with lots of kangaroos to see.