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Newport Lakes

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Newport Lakes - family friendly hiking

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Newport Lakes

A little slice of forested suburban bushland, Newport Lakes is a real little gem. I’ve lived in the West for most of my life… how did I not know about this place until now?...

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Brisbane Ranges National Park

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Brisbane Ranges National Park

Information about hiking, trail running and camping in the Brisbane Ranges National Park, home to Victoria’s richest wildflower habitat and the well-marked 65km Burchell Trail. About...

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Photo of Brimbank Park

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Brimbank Park (aka Maribyrnong Valley Parklands)

About Brimbank Park LOCATION ‘Brimmers’ as we affectionately call this Park is about 15 km north west of Melbourne. The 25km Maribyrnong River Trail follows the river from...

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You Yangs Regional Park

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You Yangs Regional Park – Big Rock and Branding Yard Circuit

Big Rock, Rockwell Road and Branding Yard Circuit Hike Distance: 11km Time: 3 hours (including a 30 min lunch break) Grade: Easy – moderate. This is a very well sign-posted walk....

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Brisbane Ranges National Park

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Boar Gully Circuit – Brisbane Ranges National Park

About the Brisbane Ranges National Park See my post about the Brisbane Ranges National Park for general information and details about the Park. Distance: 14.73km Time: 3:37 (including a...

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View from the sea cliffs diring the Iron Bark Basin Circuit Walk

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Ironbark Basin Circuit – Bells Beach, Torquay

About Bells Beach and Ironbark Basin Hiking Torquay? You probably associate Torquay and Bells Beach with surfing, but there are some great hikes in this area. LOCATION The start/finish of...

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Winter's sun streaming through the trees at Long Forest

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Long Forest

About Long Forest Location Long Forest is a surprising little gem near Melton, about 50km west of Melbourne. Nearest Town Long Forest is between Melton and Bacchus Marsh. Melton is about...

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East West Circuit Walk at the You Yangs

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You Yangs Regional Park

Information about hiking, walking, trail running and mountain biking at the You Yangs Regional Park, less than an hour from Melbourne...

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Brisbane Ranges National Park - Great hiking west of Melbourne

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Great Hiking West of Melbourne

Forget about the Dandenong Ranges or the Yarra Ranges… there are some fantastic national and state parks and trails to explore within about an hour or so’s drive west of...

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