Guided Walks Within 90 Minutes of Melbourne this September
You don’t need to travel far to find incredible bushwalking adventures, in fact, some of the best trails are right on Melbourne’s doorstep. This September, Try Bushwalking Month is packed with guided walks less than 90 minutes from the city, led by friendly local clubs.
From tranquil wetlands and historic gorges to coastal cliffs and forested ranges, there’s something here for every level of walker - whether you’re trying bushwalking for the first time or looking for a new weekend challenge.
Here’s what’s on within 90 minutes of Melbourne this September:
Easy Nature Escapes
- Bald Hill Reserve – Gisborne Bushwalking Club
Wed Sep 3, near Kyneton
A relaxed walk for beginners with views of the Macedon Ranges.
Grade 2, 6–10km - Research–Maroondah Aqueduct Trail – Melbourne Walking Club
Wed Sep 3, Eltham to Wattle Glen
Flat, easy trail with public transport access.
Grade 2, 11–15km - Corhanwarrabul Wetlands, Jells Park – Waverley Bushwalking Club
Thu Sep 4, Wheelers Hill
Easy-paced walk with wetlands birdlife, including pelicans.
Grade 2, 6–10km - Wattle Walk – Blackburn Creeklands to Blackburn Lake – Koonung Bushwalking Club
Sat Sep 13, Blackburn
Celebrate spring with blooming wattles.
Grade 3, 6–10km - Macleod Gresswell Park – The Ramblers Walking Club
Wed Sep 17, Melbourne’s north-east
Explore grassy woodland reserves without leaving the suburbs.
Grade 1, 6–10km, PT accessible
Coastal Adventures
- London Bridge & Bay of Isles – Bayside Bushwalking Club
Sat Sep 6, Portsea–Sorrento
Coastal tracks, sea caves and a beach picnic.
Grade 3, 11–15km - Merricks to Flinders Coastal Hike – Melbourne Young Hikers
Sat Sep 6, Mornington Peninsula
A full-day beach hike along a quiet stretch of coast.
Grade 3–4, 16km+ - Devilbend Reservoir Circuit – Catholic Walking Club of Victoria
Sun Sep 7, Mornington Peninsula
Scenic circuit around the Peninsula’s largest inland waterbody.
Grade 3, 11–15km
Ranges, Gorges & Forests
- K Rd Cliffs & Werribee Park – Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club
Sun Sep 7, Werribee
Explore dramatic cliffs, the river, and the historic mansion gardens.
Grade 3, 11–15km - Ted Errey Nature Trail, Anakie Gorge – Ballarat Bushwalking Club
Sun Sep 7, Brisbane Ranges
Walk through historic Anakie Gorge with rewarding views.
Grade 3, 11–15km - Sugarloaf Reservoir Circuit – Boroondara Bushwalking Club
Sat Sep 13, near Yarra Glen
A 16km loop with wildlife and sweeping views.
Grade 3, 16km+ - Churchill Park Circuit – Boroondara Bushwalking Club
Sun Sep 14, Endeavour Hills
Walk through Lysterfield Park, with kangaroos and a trig-point lookout.
Grade 3, 6–10km - The Mallee in Melton – CAEX Bushwalking Club
Sun Sep 14, Melton
Explore a rare patch of Mallee scrub in the suburbs.
Grade 3, 11–15km - Burchell Track North – Melbourne Bushwalkers
Sun Sep 21, Brisbane Ranges NP
A big day out on the rugged Burchell Track.
Grade 3, 16km+, PT accessible - Four Brothers Rocks, Bunyip State Park – Boroondara Bushwalking Club
Sun Sep 21, near Gembrook
Forest tracks, fern gullies, and massive granite boulders.
Grade 3, 11–15km
Why Walk with a Club?
Joining a club-led walk means you can simply turn up and enjoy the trail, no need to worry about maps or logistics. It’s a chance to explore close to home, meet like-minded people, and discover places you never knew were so close to the city.
👉 Choose your walk, register, and join us this September for Try Bushwalking Month