Dandenong Ranges · about 45 min from Melbourne CBD
1000 Steps – Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
A living memorial to the Kokoda campaign, with plaques along the climb. Cool fern-gully forest with crimson rosellas at the top
Walk1000 Steps circuit 3.2 km / 1.5 h, steep
Best timeWeekday before 9 am — car park fills fast
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Not pram-friendly
Dogson-lead lower tracks
Adventure typerainforest · summit
Take care: Steps are slippery after rain; carry water