West & Macedon · about 60 min from Melbourne CBD
You Yangs Regional Park
Granite peaks rising straight off the flat lava plain — Matthew Flinders climbed here in 1802. One of Victoria's best wild koala research sites; check Big Rock's water wells cut by the Wadawurrung
WalkFlinders Peak 3.2 km return / 450 steps, moderate
Best timeCool clear days — huge western plains views
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Not pram-friendly
DogsOn-lead
Adventure typesummit · wildlife
Take care: Fully exposed — avoid on hot or high fire-danger days