Waterwatch Program

Walking / Biking Paths

There are many walking and cycling shared paths that wind along our waterways and allow you to take in the 84Hundred.

Whether you like going for a bike ride, a jog or a leisurely stroll, there are many places for you to enjoy.

Before you go, see if there’s a Know Your River brochure for the river or creek you’re going to visit, to learn about the history, geography and wildlife of the waterway.

Here’s a selection of shared paths:

• Maribyrnong River Trail
• Main Yarra Trail
• Merri Creek Trail
• Gardiners Creek Trail
• Capital City Trail
• Dandenong Creek Trail

Maribyrnong River Trail

This path starts and finishes at Southbank, just over the Yarra River from Flinders St Station, although you could easily join (or leave) it at other points where it comes close to the train line, such as in Docklands, Kensington or Flemington.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Maribyrnong River Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Maribyrnong River Trail
• Go for your Life - Maribyrnong River Trail

See map here

Main Yarra Trail

The Main Yarra Trail starts and finishes at Southbank and follows the Yarra for 35km to the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail in Templestowe, going through Yarra Bend Park, Warrigal Park, Birrarung Park, Westerfolds Park and alongside many golf courses.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Main Yarra Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Main Yarra Trail
• Go for your Life - Main Yarra Trail

See map here

Merri Creek Trail

This path starts at Dights Falls in Yarra Bend Park and winds its way along Merri Creek for approximately 21 kilometres through the northern suburbs to the Western Ring Road Trail.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Merri Creek Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Merri Creek Trail
• Moreland City Council - Merri Creek Trail

See map here

Gardiners Creek Trail

This path starts and finishes at Heyington Train Station, Toorak and follows Gardiners Creek for approximately 17 kilometres through the eastern suburbs of Melbourne to Blackburn Train Station, Blackburn.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Gardiners Creek Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Gardiners Creek Trail

See map here

Capital City Trail

A popular starting point for this path is at Princes Bridge, near Flinders St Station, and you can go either east towards Docklands or west along the Main Yarra Trail to Dights Falls. The path is approximately 29 kilometres long and circles the Melbourne city centre and some inner eastern and northern suburbs.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Capital City Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Capital City Trail
• Go for your Life - Capital City Trail

See map here

Dandenong Creek Trail

This shared path is approximately 49 kilometres long and follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

For more information go to:

• Wikipedia – Dandenong Creek Trail
• Bicycle Victoria – Dandenong Creek Trail

More biking and walking trails

To find out more about cycling and other cycling trails visit the Bicycle Victoria website.

For more walking tracks and trails in Melbourne visit the Go for your Life website.