Kinglake National Park
Only 65 km from Melbourne, this 21,600 hectare park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Kinglake National Park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, offering dramatic views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra Valley and across to the You Yangs from its lookouts.
Visit Masons Falls, and the interpretive display in the Visitor Centre (western section). There is a 500m sealed nature trail called the Lyrebird Walk. Lyrebirds are present in this area. The track has seating at regular intervals and is maintained by two volunteer groups. The track to the Falls is of a high standard and free of steps, but does have some steep sections. The picnic site is quite rough and sloping. An admission fee is charged at Masons Falls.
Enjoy the wildflowers in Spring and the views from the Mount Everard Track in the Jehosaphat Gully (eastern) section. Jehosaphat Gully picnic area has a sealed car park and a good standard of picnic furniture, barbecues and shelter. Gravel paths allow movement around the picnic area. There are only a few steep sections. The designated accessible toilet does not meet current access standards. There is a short circuit walk through the forest. It is only an informal path at this stage, and not designed for accessibility.
The Gums has a nature circuit walk from this site has a good flat and wide path, generally accessible to all abilities. Camp sites are flat, bare-earth under a tree canopy, and paths to the facilities are gravel. There are plans to build a larger group camping area near here, and the new facilities are likely to include design features for increased accessibility.
Walk to Wombelano Falls in the Wombelano-Andrews Hill (northern) section. Located off Captains Creek Road, Wombelano Falls offers a 1.5km circuit walking track to view the falls.
Mt Sugarloaf is located at the end of Mt Sugarloaf Road and is accessible by car or via the Mt. Sugarloaf Ridge Walking Track. The summit offers spectacular views to Melbourne. Opening times Sugarloaf Block The Sugarloaf Block is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm daily.
Masons Falls has sheltered picnic tables, gas barbecues (coin operated), water, toilets with disabled access and parking at the picnic area. A car park and picnic tables are provided at Mount Sugar Loaf.
Jehosaphat Gully has tables, electric barbecues (coin operated), water and toilets.
Island Creek Picnic Area is a small and quiet picnic area nestled among tall manna gums with the tranquil sounds of Island Creek. Facilities include picnic tables, one fireplace and toilet facilities ideal for families and small groups.
The Gums camping area provides for caravans and camping and has water, fireplaces and toilets with facilities for people with limited mobility. Bookings required.
Mount Sugarloaf section: National Park Road, Pheasant Creek
Everard section: Kinglake-Healesville Road (Mt Slide Road), Kinglake
Wombelano section: Glenburn-Eucalyptus Road, Kinglake, and Extons Road, Kinglake Central
