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RJ Hamer Arboretum - Gardens of the Dandenongs (
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Map of bushwalks in RJ Hamer Arboretum - Gardens of the Dandenongs
List of bushwalks in RJ Hamer Arboretum - Gardens of the Dandenongs
Found 3 walks
RJ Hamer Arboretum Loop
4.8 km circuit 
1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min
RJ Hamer Arboretum Loop
4.8 km
Circuit
1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min
1 h to 1 h 30 min
This loop walk starts near the RJ Hamer Arboretum, Chalet Road, Olinda, looping around the Gardens of the Dandenong and along the Former Olinda Golf Course. Take a peaceful walk in the hills, through a mountain ash forest, and see the variety of international plantings in the arboretum, and a wonderful array of birdlife. There are plenty of sunny and shady patches to be enjoyed as you move between tall forests and wide open spaces, with many different paths to vary your walk, and great views of the landscape at the higher points. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Although there are multiple paths, there aren’t a lot of signs along the way. There are some long and steep hills on the walk, but overall, it’s popular with beginners. After heavy rain, expect the ground to be a bit soft and muddy. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Views
Environment
Natural
Transport options
To start
Car
Mathias Track
7.2 km return 2 h to 3 h 15 min
Mathias Track
7.2 km
Return
2 h to 3 h 15 min
Starting from the intersection of Falls Road and Mathias Road, Mount Dandenong, this walk takes you to Silvan Road and back via the Mathias Road track, visiting Red Dog Hut along the way. One of the few tracks that allow dogs in the Dandenong Ranges, this track is quite popular and offers a peaceful experience with heaps of shade and lovely views. There are heaps of birdlife here, including but not limited to fairywrens, kookaburras, eastern yellow robins and rosellas. This is a wide, well-maintained track shared between walkers, trail runners, mtb and horse riders. It can get quite busy, so coming early and on weekdays is recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Pets
Views
Environment
Natural
Transport options
To start
Car
Dandenong Ranges Circuit
11.5 km circuit 3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min
Found 3 walks
Bushwalk
Mtb
Run