Starting from Smith Street, Alphington, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the Darebin Parklands, skirting Darebin Creek along the way. This reserve is home to heaps of wildlife due to its dense and varied vegetation. Flying foxes, kangaroos, echidnas, and 70+ bird species can be seen in the area. There are sheltered seats and tables, water taps and toilets present. There is also an off-leash area for dogs which also has a deep pool they can swim in. The reserve can be pretty busy, so coming early on weekdays can be helpful. Check the forecast beforehand, as parts of the track can be muddy/flooded. Keep an eye out for snakes, especially between October and April. There is an informational signpost on what to do if your dog gets bitten. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to a viewpoint nearby. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 50 m continue straight.
After another 25 m turn right, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 105 m turn sharp left.
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 380 m pass the "Rockbeare Park" (15 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 3 m turn right.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Dog Off-Leash area. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 500 m continue straight.
After another 215 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
Turn left, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 150 m pass the water tap (35 m on your left).
Then pass the BBQ (25 m on your left).
After another 15 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left).
After another 35 m pass the car park (on your right).
After another 8 m pass the toilet (on your left).
After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
Continue straight, to head along Darebin Creek Trail.
After another 10 m pass the water tap (on your left). This water tap is wheelchair accessible.
Turn sharp right.
Continue another 25 m to find at the intersection of Smith Street & Separation Street at the end.
This little side trip takes you to a viewpoint nearby.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 55 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 55 m to the main route.
This side trip takes you to the Dog Off-Leash area.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 50 m turn left.
Then come to a gate.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Darebin Parklands
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
1.9 km
Time
30 min to 45 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 45 min
10 min to 20 min
Shelter: There is one 1.8 km from the start.
Toilet: There is one 1.9 km from the start.
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After another 25 m turn right.
After another 35 m veer left.
After another 130 m pass the "The Nest" (30 m on your right).
Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 380 m pass the "Rockbeare Park" (15 m on your right).
After another 215 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
After another 150 m pass the water tap (35 m on your left).
Then pass the BBQ (25 m on your left).
After another 35 m pass the car park (on your right).
Continue another 25 m to find at the intersection of Smith Street & Separation Street at the end.
After another 55 m come to a viewpoint.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 55 m to the main route.
Then come to a gate.