The guidebook
Inside the book
39 walks, a custom map for each one, a field guide and the stories behind the Ranges.
The most complete walking guide to the Dandenongs
The Dandenong Ranges are a Melbourne treasure – fern-filled gullies, towering mountain ash, cascading waterfalls and beautiful gardens, all within an hour of the city.
From the gentle 5.8 km Eagle Nest Loop to the two-day traverse from Lilydale to Upper Ferntree Gully, there is a walk for every level. Browse all 39 walks
01 · Track notes
All the facts you need for a great hike
Distance, time, difficulty, start and end points, food and toilets – plus an elevation profile and clear turn-by-turn directions for every walk.
02 · Maps
A clear, detailed map for every walk
Custom maps show tracks, landmarks and key features, so you always know where you are and what’s ahead – no phone signal needed.
03 · Field guide
Know what you’re looking at
A quick-reference guide to the plants and animals you’re likely to meet – from yellow-tailed black cockatoos and superb fairywrens to mountain ash and maidenhair fern.
04 · History
The stories behind the Ranges
A rich and layered past – from Indigenous custodianship to timber getters, health seekers and the artists and weekenders who made the Ranges their own.
Find your walk
Browse all 39 walks by area, distance and grade before you buy.