Kalorama to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track

This track starts near the Kalorama CFA on Ridge Road, Kalorama, leading to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track. The Kyeema Track is named after the Australian National Airways plane that crashed into Mt. Dandenong on October 25, 1938. Embark on this quiet and peaceful walk that leads you through the Dandenong Ranges, between tall mountain ash, gum trees and gullies of tree ferns, presenting spectacular views of the surrounding landscape throughout. Along the way, you'll find Bourke's Lookout, which provides a panoramic view across metropolitan Melbourne. Some parts of the walk are challenging, with a lot of steep inclines and declines on mostly gravel tracks. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.8232096,145.3615092)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Maroondah Highway, 34 Turn on to 62 then drive for 8.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Dandenong Road, 62 and drive for another 1.2 km Turn left onto Mount Dandenong Road, C401, C415 and drive for another 510 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, C415 and drive for another 990 m Keep right onto Old Coach Road and drive for another 220 m Keep right onto Old Coach Road and drive for another 305 m Turn left onto Old Coach Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn sharp right onto Old Coach Road and drive for another 295 m Turn right onto Ridge Road, C403 and drive for another 810 m Turn right and drive for another 7 m Turn right and drive for another 2 m
Finish	(-37.8623901,145.3527486)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 10 m veer right. After another 6 m pass the car park (on your left). After another 20 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 15 m turn sharp left, to head along Trig Track.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Trig Track.
	After another 530 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Trig Track) veer right, to head along Kyeema Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Kyeema Track & Trig Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 265 m continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Observatory Track & Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 950 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m veer right, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Glasgow Track & Kyeema Track) continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Kyeema Track. After another 210 m come to the "Bourke's Lookout".
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Birthday Hill Track & Kyeema Track) continue straight. After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Zig Zag Track.
	After another 610 m (at the intersection of Dacite Track & Zig Zag Track) turn left, to head along Channel 10 Track.
	After another 610 m (at the intersection of Channel 10 Track & Dandenong Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Dandenong Creek Track & Toroa Road) continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 960 m continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track. After another 530 m continue straight, to head along Dandenong Creek Track.
	After another 300 m veer right, to head along Dandenong Creek Track. After another 335 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Basin - Olinda Road & Dandenong Creek Track veer left (a walking track).
	After another 225 m turn left, to head along Range Road.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of School Track & Range Road) continue straight, to head along School Track.
	After another 370 m continue straight, to head along School Track.
	After another 205 m continue straight, to head along School Track.
	After another 450 m continue straight, to head along School Track.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Old Coach Road & School Track) turn sharp left, to head along Old Coach Road. After another 360 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Old Coach Road.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Old Coach Road & Chudleigh Crescent) continue straight, to head along Old Coach Road.
	After another 55 m come to the end. A car park. About 90 m past the end is a shelter. About 60 m past the end is "Sassafras Village Green". About 110 m past the end is a sign.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kalorama to Sassafras via the Kyeema Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	8.3 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 8.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	8.4 km	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Dandenong Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  15°C
  Showers clearing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the east, medium chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  12°C → 15°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  4 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  5°C → 10°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending north to northeasterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Shower or two developing.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two developing.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  8°C → 12°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  7°C → 13°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

Weather Forecast

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