Top rated Hiking areas in Melbourne, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Melbourne

Experience the best that Melbourne has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from Hiking area category.

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ONE PLANET Shop

Camping store

👍👍 Very impressed with the help I received at the One Planet shop in Little Bourke St, particularly Manu. She patiently explained and showed me all the features of the Goondie tent, nothing was too much trouble. The tent was ultimately a bit heavier and smaller than what I'm seeking, but I will defin...

4.90 (91 reviews)

Two Bays Walking Track

Hiking area

👍 Gorgeous hike and as one Aussie man I passed said “sure was an easy walk, but a LONG f*%#ing one”. Very enjoyable walk/hike. Around 13-15k steps back and forth from each entrance. Quite a narrow path though so go when it’s not busy or you can’t pass slow walkers 😅

4.80 (106 reviews)

O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 A truly beautiful walking and mountain bike riding trail along the old aqueduct. Tall fern trees, huge old growth Mountain Ash, hundreds of birds and cascading streams...and so quiet in that huge way that old growth forests can be. I walked and rode my mountain bike the route up the mountain via Yuo...

4.80 (66 reviews)

Point Nepean National Park

National park

National park with historic forts & a visitor centre, plus bike hire, walking tracks & beach access.

4.70 (2.8K reviews)

Fort Nepean

Historical landmark

Preserved 18th-century fortress with tunnels, WWII battlements & other military defense displays.

4.70 (1.3K reviews)

Darebin Parklands

Nature preserve

Walking & biking trails among wattle trees, gum trees & creeks, plus picnic areas with BBQ stations.

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

Kokoda Memorial Walk (The Thousand Steps)

Hiking area

👍 Plenty of restrooms in the carpark. BBQs available and a cafe. (Check opening hours.) Plenty of walks. If you get up there early you can see lyrebirds and Wallabies.

4.70 (839 reviews)

Warrandyte River Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 A beautiful trail which allows dogs both on and off leash depending on the section of the walk. The river can be fast flowing in places, so caution with dogs swimming, however there are a few sections which are more shallow and great for swimming with your dogs. Plenty of areas to stop on the trail...

4.70 (471 reviews)

Mount Lofty Wonga Park

Hiking area

👍👍 Great hiking or just sitting and watching the sunrise. Kangaroos are plenty and fun to watch, especially on the golf course. Take care if driving dawn or dusk as plenty around the road.

4.70 (259 reviews)

Red Hill Rail Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 A beautiful walk. This track has been preserved between houses, farm land and other commercial developments. It is an easy walking track will take 3 hours up and back. Dog friendly. Shared space for walking, running, bike riding and horses. Amenities include bike service station and toilets.

4.70 (154 reviews)

Mathias Walking Track

Hiking area

👍👍 A beautiful and quiet trail with wonderful views as you make the 3.2km walk (each way) on gravel paths from one end to the other. The gradient is not too bad and does not tire you out. It was lovely passing other dog-walkers along the way. We were there on a Saturday in June and it was not very busy...

4.70 (124 reviews)

Sweetwater Creek - Walking Track

Hiking area

👍👍 My favourite walk and escape from suburbia for well over 40 years .

4.70 (71 reviews)

Westerfolds Park

Park

Park by the Yarra River offering canoeing, walking & cycling trails, picnic areas & a playground.

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

Mount Donna Buang observation tower

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Been up here many times, but Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st May 2022 was special, my pics are from these 2 days. Close to Melbourne, not a high mountain at all (only 1250 meters) but often surprises with snow dumps. The tower has great views in clear weather.

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

Flinders Blowhole

Hiking area

👍👍 Pretty mean way to refer to your mother but it's none of my business I guess. The blow and the hole were great, awesome views. Really nice picture spot especially if you're not wearing pants.

4.60 (426 reviews)

Dights Falls

Weir

👍👍 The falls itself was under maintenance when we visited but if you keep walking through the boathouse route, there’s a great spot to sit and chill just next to the water! Very relaxing. Great place to bring dogs too!

4.60 (326 reviews)

Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Meandering through the reserve you could believe you were in the country. The delightful sound of birds & frogs & the fresh fragrance of the native flora.

4.60 (209 reviews)

Glenfern Valley Bushlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful, relaxing place to go for a stroll after work. Keep your dog on a lead as you will come across wallabies and other wildlife suddenly.

4.60 (157 reviews)

O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 A great place for an easy walk in a forest. Not for adventure seeking ones, as it's a very well maintained flat and wide gravel path. The bridge is still closed, and it seems no work is being really done there. If you're walking, you can bypass it by stairs quite easily, but not with a bicycle. It w...

4.60 (125 reviews)

The 100 Steps of Federation

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The 100 Steps of Federation is located inside Truganina Park. This is a large open space that is well landscaped and maintained. The steps are an easy walk from the car park. There is a wide view from the top where you can see the Cheetham Wetlands and the city. Great place for a family walk, fresh...

4.50 (436 reviews)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Melbourne, Australia