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But this suits many just fine who are often preparing to undertake the real Kokoda Track. Many people use the track as a fitness challenge but it deserves respect, this is an important memorial and the signage along the way is well worth pausing to read. If you are staying in Melbourne, this hike is just the perfect choice, as it is well-connected with public transport. The train journey is about minutes on the express service. People from near and far flock to this iconic Melbourne location on a regular basis, an for the most part, it serves its purpose.

Climbers can take in views of Casey, Western Port and Port Phillip Bay. The severity of the incline makes successfully walking the trail a more common goal than running it. Try and enjoy the views on your way up!

Find out everything you need to know. So I’ve officially been in Melbourne for over a month, yay! So far I’ve visited some incredible structural Melbournian masterpieces.

There is Kokoda Memorial Archway, a Kokoda Memorial Wall and Kokoda Track Monument. A cafe, bathrooms and kids playground completes the picture. Attractive if that’s what you want. Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets are also within mi (km).

As always on WhatsBest. Upper Ferntree Gully Station is minutes by foot and Ferntree Gully Station is minutes. Twitchers, travellers, picnickers and bucket list-ers from across the city make the breathless march up this stony memorial that was named for a bloody killing field. The foliage is lush and the Dandenongs are a good place to retreat to when Melbourne has one of its stinking hot days.

Alfred Nicolas Gardens. Situated in Dandenongs, this vacation home is 1. A cup of coffee was a small reward for the effort. It appeared that many other walkers had the same idea. Dandenong Ranges National Park and Puffing Billy Steam Train are also within mi (km).

Australian soldiers who trekked the Kokoda Trail in World War II. Grab your drink bottle and squeeze into your 2XU tights because witnessing one of Melbourne’s best sunrises takes some serious work. Steps Kokoda Walk and 2. The steps themselves are a mix of size and length, they’re a great exercise no matter who you are, it is known to be one of the more popular spots in Melbourne for fitness training.

Plaques along the trail depict the lives of the soldiers who fought and died on the real Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, during World War II. July: minutes Sept: minutes Next time: ? A subreddit for Melburnians and Melbourne enthusiasts! Press J to jump to the feed. It is 3km in length and would take approximately 1. The km takes around two hours to walk and the track is very steep.

DESCRIPTION first half is extreemly steep and consists of approx 8roughly cut bluestone steps , twisting and winding up the hill. Kakoda Memorial Track is the best place to test one’s stamina in Melbourne.